“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. — repentance (metanoia, turning around, change of mind and direction) is the first step toward salvation. Baptism in Jesus' name (onoma, name, identity, authority) signifies allegiance and identification with Christ. Forgiveness of sins (aphesis, release, remission, cancellation) is the transaction's benefit: sins are declared canceled, removed, no longer held against the believer. The Spirit is promised as the gift (dorea, gift, present) following faith-response.
Church Fathers on Acts 2:38
Repent, says he, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ. Acts 2:38 He does not yet say, Believe, but, Be baptized every one of you. For this they received in baptism. Then he speaks of the gain; For the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. If you are to receive a gift, if baptism conveys remission, why delay? He next gives a persuasive turn to his address, adding,
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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