While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”

I must remember that the Spirit fell upon Jesus of Nazareth after baptism; here it is before. The two examples seem to invalidate the argument that baptism must precede the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. I also believe that both are in support of the position that the presence of the Holy Spirit is the true and valid guarantor of salvation.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 81

Mid-day: 119:81-88

Evening: Psalm 7

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