Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

Bible References

General references

Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, both men and women.
Acts 11:15
When I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as He did on us at the beginning [at Pentecost].
Acts 15:8
And God, who knows and understands the heart, testified to them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us;
Genesis 17:24
So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised.
Romans 4:11
He received the sign of circumcision, a seal or confirmation of the righteousness which he had by faith while [he was still] uncircumcised—this was so that he would be the [spiritual] father of all who believe without being circumcised—so that righteousness would be credited to them,
Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer].