The Joy of Baptism

[310 words] “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them” (Acts 2:41 NKJV). Did you catch that? Those who heard Peter’s message gladly received his word and were baptized! No arguing. No doubting. No denying. And no stalling. They were glad to hear the good news. These sinners realized their sins had crucified the Son of God, and they, like we were sinners condemned to die. In Acts 2:37 the crowd heard the gospel of Christ preached and was pricked in their hearts and asked Peter what they should do. In verse 38 Peter states, “Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” As one reads the text of Acts 2 Peter started preaching where the people were and took them to…