is realized in fulfillment of the instruction to be baptized in the name of Jesus (see [Baptism]). One is to claim total allegiance to Jesus Messiah, a claim outwardly demonstrated through baptism in his name. The twofold result of such repentance and initiation into the restored people of God is forgiveness of sins and receipt of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for forgiveness is aphesis, literally meaning “release.” The word captures the liberating essence of Jesus’ ministry of proclaiming the