In other words, they obeyed the command to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and received the Holy Spirit. This experience identified them with Christ's death, burial and resurrection, thereby bringing to them the abounding grace of God's provision. Their obedience, which was faith in action, was the channel through which they received God's grace. If a person does not obey, then he does not truly believe, and if he does not believe then he has not received the grace of God. After hearing about the grace of God, the crowd believed by receiving Peter's word and immediately obeyed by being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Obedience is the criterion of faith.
We must respond in obedient faith to receive the grace of God in our lives. We must not be misled into thinking that no response on our part is necessary for us to be saved. We must obey God's Word. The views expressed above are some of the doctrinal teachings of The United Pentecostal Church International, based directly on the teachings of the Holy Bible. If you enjoyed visiting our site, Click here to recommend us to your friends We welcome your comments and questions.