Remission [Forgiveness] of sins by baptism in the name of Jesus

                                                 
     

Remission [forgiveness] of sins does not take place at repentance; it takes place through the name of Jesus at water baptism. (Acts 2:38).

Jesus spoke to His disciples before He ascended to heaven.

"Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." - Luke 24:46-47

On the Day of Pentecost, the disciples were all gathered in Jerusalem. On that day, they were all filled with the Holy Ghost for the very first time.

After they received the Holy Ghost, Peter preached the gospel – the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus - to all the people that had gathered.

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38

Just as Jesus said, repentance and remission of sins in the name of Jesus was preached in Jerusalem to people from all nations.

"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls." - Acts 2:41

Later, Jesus sent Peter to preach the gospel of Jesus to the Gentiles. (Acts 10:39-40).

"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." - Acts 10:43

It was when Peter preached remission of sins through the name of Jesus that the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. (Acts 10:44).

"And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord." - Acts 10:48

"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." - Acts 22:16