INTRODUCTION Possible to marry someone & not know well? Possible to live together for years & not know well?
Differing opinions: Were these 12 saved previously? Yes: a) disciples (in Luke’s writings, Christ’s unless Luke says otherwise); b) Paul says they believed, which implies “in Christ”
Acts 19:2, AMP: He asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed [in Jesus as the Christ]?”
No: disciples of John, not saved because didn’t have Spirit
Observations…
1. We can believe in Jesus but not know about Him fully
2. We can believe in Jesus but not be properly water baptized
3. We can believe in Jesus but not be baptized in the Holy Spirit
4. Not having the fullness of the Spirit shows in our lives
5. Not having a full understanding of Jesus shows in our lives