Acts 10:44 While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
This brings us to two very important questions that now have to be confronted, and answered from the scripture: Question [1] What exactly is actually required in the Scripture for a person to be baptized, under the latter rain? Question [2] Could the Scriptural prerequisites for baptism be condensed into a precis format so as to deliver the surgical formula in just one Bible study, or in a few hours, as the case might be?
In both cases, of the jailor with Paul and Silas, and also with Philip, and the Ethiopian eunuch there is the clearest evidence that indeed, under the latter rain, a person could be prepared for baptism in just a few hours, or in one Bible study. This may not bode well with the traditions, methods and formulas we have come to expect, and accept over the years, but according to the sacred record, it is quite possible.
Let us be reminded, that The Holy Spirit’s work under the latter rain will upend a lot of norms and formalities persons have come to view as being essential. While it’s true that these things may not necessarily be bad, in and of themselves, God is now alerting us to the fact, that some of the formats currently being used would not be needed when the latter rain time comes around.
Acts 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!