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Originally Posted by Evangelical
Of course being born again is different to being filled with the Spirit. But surely you understand that a person who is filled with the Spirit cannot be, unless they are first born again. How can an unregenerate or unsaved be filled with the Spirit?
If being born again is a requirement to enter the kingdom of God, then how does John the Baptist enter the kingdom without being born again? Every person whether old testament or new testament cannot enter the kingdom without being born of the spirit.
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The Bible does not directly address these questions, so your statements are pure speculation.
The Bible does say, however, that Jesus did preach the gospel following His crucifixion. He announced salvation to all those awaiting the hope of the promised Messiah.