Acts 10:44-48
44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.
45All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.
46For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered,
47"Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?"
48And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.
We should be looking for evidence of the same Holy Spirit among our fellow believers, not evidence of the same cultures, adherence to our standards for church services, or our standards for traditions. That is how Christ's Church can remain unified despite preexisting denominations.
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