Christ Jesus is the Prince Of Peace who implemented Grace.
But those who reject the Gospel of peace will experience the Wrath Of God Eph 5:6.
We see in Jesus` instruction to His disciples that the Gospel may be received or rejected.
Peace abides on those who receive it while the peace returns to us when the Gospel is rejected Mat 10:13.
Because Peace is the Holy Spirit Of Christ Jesus, preaching the Gospel Of Peace is completing the story of Grace. → the Holy Spirit Father desired to be in us → the Word Of God became flesh to reconcile us → the Holy Spirit Father comes into us
Water Baptism is a sign that the person being baptized is repentant. Repentance is necessary to access the Grace of the Lord. Jesus is the object to which we turn toward away from our old ways of thinking, believing and living.
Though John does not mention it here, turning away from the old life to Christ Jesus and confession of Him as the risen Lord confirm our redemption by Grace Rom 10:9,10.
We are redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ Jesus. Redemption is all on His part. We add nothing to it.
Once we are Born Again as a result of repentance and faith In Christ Jesus we are to be filled with His Holy Spirit.
We respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ → by turning away from unbelief and wickedness → by believing that Jesus is `God`, → by receiving Christ Jesus by faith as our Saviour, → by asking Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit.
Spirit Baptism is the end-game for our existence on earth. → the Holy Spirit is the Spirit Of Christ in us → the Holy Spirit seals us to the Lord Jesus. → Receiving the Spirit Of Christ is intimate union with Jesus. → the Holy Spirit is Eternal Life in us → the Holy Spirit in us is our expectation of glory → the Holy Spirit is power in us to do the supernatural. → the Holy Spirit is the witness of Christ Jesus in us.
Forgiveness of sins was necessary that we escape the Lake Of Fire.
But the Lord is not just merciful in forgiving your sins, He is love. He wants an intimate, personal relationship with you.
We hear Jesus say that He must leave so that the comforter may come. Joh 16:7 The comforter is the Holy Spirit who is the Spirit Of Christ Jesus. Joh 4:24
In order to experience Christ`s purpose for you, you must be filled with His Holy Spirit. Joh 15:26
How do you receive the Holy Spirit? You ask for Him in faith. Luk 11:13
If you are not filled with the Holy Spirit Father you have not become One with the Lord Jesus Christ. You are not complete.