You Were Saved Before Baptism

Last time we study together, you acknowledged that you were saved before baptism, but then, after we examined carefully the teaching of Acts 2:22-47, you and your wife came to the conclusion that the way you were saved is not in accordance with what Acts 2 teaches. You even acknowledged the fact that your sins had not been forgiven, because you did not obey the Gospel of Christ the way the Jews obeyed it in this passage. I went ahead and asked you whether you wanted to obey the Gospel the right way, but then you indicated that you wanted to study more about this subject and had some questions you wanted to ask your pastor at church. I am writing this letter because I am really concerned about your salvation and that of your family as well. I don’t …show more content…
My wife and I talk a lot about you and the potential you have to serve God in His kingdom. We would like to see you and your wife in a saved condition, and we strongly believe you can do so, since you are very smart and willing to listen to what the Bible teaches. I pray to God that you will prayerfully consider obeying the gospel of Jesus Christ so that you and your wife may have the opportunity to enjoy the many blessings we find in Jesus Christ (Eph 1:3). I trust that you will be honest with what the Bible teaches on the subject of baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I also hope and pray that you will realize how much my wife and I love you and your wife, and that we only desire what is best for you and your family. It’s ok if you want to discuss our study with your pastor; nevertheless, let me encourage you to study this subject with an open mind and heart. My wife and I are very confident that God will help you to understand about your eternal salvation. The Gospel of Christ is the power of God for salvation, and those who believe in this message will be saved. This is what the apostle Paul wrote to the saints at Rome (Rom