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BAPTISMBAPTISM
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Matthew 28:18Matthew 28:18
And JesusAnd Jesus
came up andcame up andspoke tospoke tothem,them,
saying, "Allsaying, "Allauthority hasauthority hasbeen givenbeen given
to Me into Me inheaven andheaven andon earth.on earth.
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Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and make disciples"Go therefore and make disciplesof all the nations, baptizing themof all the nations, baptizing themin the name of the Father and thein the name of the Father and the
Son and the Holy Spirit,Son and the Holy Spirit,
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Matthew 28:20Matthew 28:20
teaching them to observe all that Iteaching them to observe all that I
commanded you; and lo, I am withcommanded you; and lo, I am withyou always, even to the end of theyou always, even to the end of theage."age."
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WHATWHATISISBAPTISM?BAPTISM?
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The first clear mentionThe first clear mention
of Baptism in Biblicalof Baptism in Biblicalhistory came with Johnhistory came with Johnthe Baptist.the Baptist.
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TheThebeginning ofbeginning of
the gospel ofthe gospel ofJesus Christ,Jesus Christ,the Son ofthe Son ofGod.God.
Mark 1:1Mark 1:1
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As it isAs it is
written inwritten inIsaiah theIsaiah theprophet:prophet:"BEHOLD, I"BEHOLD, ISEND MYSEND MY
MESSENGERMESSENGERAHEAD OFAHEAD OFYOU,WHOYOU,WHOWILLWILLPREPAREPREPAREYOURWAY;YOURWAY;
Mark 1:2Mark 1:2
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THE VOICETHE VOICE
OF ONEOF ONECRYING INCRYING INTHETHEWILDERNESS,WILDERNESS,
'MAKE'MAKE
READY THEREADY THEWAY OF THEWAY OF THELORD, MAKELORD, MAKEHIS PATHSHIS PATHSSTRAIGHT.'STRAIGHT.'
Mark 1:3Mark 1:3
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John theJohn theBaptistBaptist
appeared inappeared inthethewildernesswildernesspreaching apreaching abaptism ofbaptism of
repentancerepentancefor thefor theforgivenessforgivenessof sins.of sins.
Mark 1:4Mark 1:4
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And all theAnd all thecountry ofcountry of
Judea wasJudea wasgoing out togoing out tohim, and allhim, and allthe people ofthe people ofJerusalem;Jerusalem;
and theyand theywere beingwere beingbaptized bybaptized byhim in thehim in theJordan River,Jordan River,confessingconfessingtheir sins.their sins.
Mark 1:5Mark 1:5
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Johns baptism was a sign ofJohns baptism was a sign ofrepentance and forgivenessrepentance and forgiveness
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Yet Biblically baptism is notYet Biblically baptism is notJUST for these reasonsJUST for these reasons
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Jesus himself was baptizedJesus himself was baptizedand he did not need to repentand he did not need to repentor be forgiven.or be forgiven.
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Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at theThen Jesus arrived from Galilee at theJordan coming to John, to be baptizedJordan coming to John, to be baptized
by him.by him. Matthew 3:13Matthew 3:13
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But John tried to prevent Him, saying,But John tried to prevent Him, saying,"I have need to be baptized by You, and"I have need to be baptized by You, and
do You come to me?do You come to me? Matthew 3:14Matthew 3:14
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But Jesus answering said to him,But Jesus answering said to him,"Permit it at this time; for in this way it"Permit it at this time; for in this way it
is fitting for us to fulfill allis fitting for us to fulfill allrighteousness." Then he permitted Him.righteousness." Then he permitted Him.Matthew 3:15Matthew 3:15
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After being baptized, Jesus came upAfter being baptized, Jesus came upimmediately from the water; andimmediately from the water; and
behold, the heavens were opened, andbehold, the heavens were opened, andhe saw the Spirit of God descending ashe saw the Spirit of God descending asa dove and lighting on Him,a dove and lighting on Him,
Matthew 3:16Matthew 3:16
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and behold, a voice out of the heavensand behold, a voice out of the heavenssaid, "This is My beloved Son, in whom Isaid, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I
am wellam well--pleased."pleased." Matthew 3:17Matthew 3:17
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Jesus baptismpoints to thelarger
meaning ofthe act
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It fulfilled
righteousness.
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But Jesus answering said toBut Jesus answering said tohim, "Permit it at this time; forhim, "Permit it at this time; for
in this way it is fitting for us toin this way it is fitting for us tofulfill all righteousness." Thenfulfill all righteousness." Thenhe permitted Him.he permitted Him.
Matthew 3:15Matthew 3:15
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It brought auniqueexperience
with the HolySpirit to Him.
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After beingbaptized, Jesus
came upimmediately fromthe water; and
behold, theheavens wereopened, and hesaw the Spirit of
God descendingas a dove andlighting on Him,
Matthew 3:16
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A testimony camefrom the Father inheaven as to his
identity, to whomhe belonged and
what God thoughtof him.
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and behold, aand behold, avoice out of thevoice out of theheavens said,heavens said,"This is My"This is My
beloved Son, inbeloved Son, inwhom I am wellwhom I am well--pleased."pleased."
Matthew 3:17Matthew 3:17
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Baptism is theBaptism is theFirst Act JesusFirst Act Jesus
commands us tocommands us todo after we havedo after we havebelieved.believed.
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Baptism is the First Act Jesus commands us to do after we haveBaptism is the First Act Jesus commands us to do after we havebelieved.believed.
Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and make"Go therefore and makedisciples of all thedisciples of all the
nations, baptizing them innations, baptizing them inthe name of the Fatherthe name of the Fatherand the Son and the Holyand the Son and the Holy
Spirit,Spirit,
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TheThe
EthiopianEthiopianEunuchEunuchsoughtsoughtbaptismbaptism
immediatelyimmediatelyupon hisupon hisbelieving inbelieving inJesus.Jesus.
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Then Philip opened hisThen Philip opened hismouth, and beginningmouth, and beginningfrom this Scripture hefrom this Scripture hepreached Jesus to him.preached Jesus to him.
Acts 8:35Acts 8:35
TheThe
EthiopianEthiopianEunuchEunuchsoughtsoughtbaptismbaptism
immediatelyimmediatelyupon hisupon hisbelieving inbelieving inJesus.Jesus.
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Acts 8:36 As they wentActs 8:36 As they wentalong the road they camealong the road they cameto some water; and theto some water; and theeunuch said, "Look!eunuch said, "Look!
Water!What prevents meWater!What prevents mefrom being baptized?from being baptized?
TheThe
EthiopianEthiopianEunuchEunuchsoughtsoughtbaptismbaptism
immediatelyimmediatelyupon hisupon hisbelieving inbelieving inJesus.Jesus.
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Acts 8:37 And Philip said,Acts 8:37 And Philip said,"If you believe with all"If you believe with allyour heart, you may."your heart, you may."
And he answered andAnd he answered and
said, "I believe that Jesussaid, "I believe that JesusChrist is the Son of God."Christ is the Son of God."
TheThe
EthiopianEthiopianEunuchEunuchsoughtsoughtbaptismbaptism
immediatelyimmediatelyupon hisupon hisbelieving inbelieving inJesus.Jesus.
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Peters firstPeters firstinstructioninstructionto thoseto those
whowhobelieved onbelieved onthe day ofthe day of
PentecostPentecostwas to bewas to bebaptized.baptized.
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Peter said to them,Peter said to them,"Repent, and each of you"Repent, and each of yoube baptized in the namebe baptized in the nameof Jesus Christ for theof Jesus Christ for the
forgiveness of your sins;forgiveness of your sins;and you will receive theand you will receive thegift of the Holy Spirit.gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38Acts 2:38
Peters firstPeters firstinstructioninstructionto thoseto those
whowhobelieved onbelieved onthe day ofthe day of
PentecostPentecostwas to bewas to bebaptized.baptized.
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Peters firstPeters firstconcern forconcern for
the Gentilethe Gentilebelievers inbelievers inCorneliusCornelius
house washouse wasthat they bethat they bebaptized.baptized.
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While Peter was stillWhile Peter was stillspeaking these words,speaking these words,the Holy Spirit fell uponthe Holy Spirit fell uponall those who wereall those who were
listening to the message.listening to the message.Acts 10:44Acts 10:44
Peters firstPeters firstconcern forconcern for
the Gentilethe Gentilebelievers inbelievers inCorneliusCornelius
house washouse wasthat they bethat they bebaptized.baptized.
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All the circumcisedAll the circumcisedbelievers who came withbelievers who came withPeter were amazed,Peter were amazed,because the gift of thebecause the gift of the
Holy Spirit had beenHoly Spirit had beenpoured out on thepoured out on theGentiles also.Gentiles also.
Acts 10:45Acts 10:45
Peters firstPeters firstconcern forconcern for
the Gentilethe Gentilebelievers inbelievers inCorneliusCornelius
house washouse wasthat they bethat they bebaptized.baptized.
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For they were hearingFor they were hearingthem speaking withthem speaking withtongues and exaltingtongues and exaltingGod. Then PeterGod. Then Peter
answered,answered,Acts 10:46Acts 10:46
Peters firstPeters firstconcern forconcern for
the Gentilethe Gentilebelievers inbelievers inCorneliusCornelius
house washouse wasthat they bethat they bebaptized.baptized.
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"Surely no one can refuse"Surely no one can refusethe water for these to bethe water for these to bebaptized who havebaptized who havereceived the Holy Spiritreceived the Holy Spirit
just as we did, can he?just as we did, can he?Acts 10:47Acts 10:47
Peters firstPeters firstconcern forconcern for
the Gentilethe Gentilebelievers inbelievers inCorneliusCornelius
house washouse wasthat they bethat they bebaptized.baptized.
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And he ordered them toAnd he ordered them tobe baptized in the namebe baptized in the nameof Jesus Christ.of Jesus Christ.
Acts 10:48Acts 10:48
Peters firstPeters firstconcern forconcern for
the Gentilethe Gentilebelievers inbelievers inCorneliusCornelius
house washouse wasthat they bethat they bebaptized.baptized.
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Paul wasPaul wastold to betold to be
baptizedbaptizedas soonas soonas he hadas he had
repented.repented.
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Paul wasPaul wastold to betold to be
baptizedbaptizedas soonas soonas he hadas he had
repented.repented.
'Now why do you'Now why do youdelay? Get up and bedelay? Get up and bebaptized, and washbaptized, and washaway your sins, callingaway your sins, callingon His name.'on His name.'
Acts 22:16Acts 22:16
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From what we have looked at so farFrom what we have looked at so farwe see that the very firstwe see that the very firstcommanded act of obedience for acommanded act of obedience for a
Christian after his salvation is to beChristian after his salvation is to bebaptized.baptized.
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This all points to theThis all points to thereality that the act ofreality that the act ofbaptism has many layersbaptism has many layersof meaning.of meaning.
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And all of them relate toAnd all of them relate toour relationship with God.our relationship with God.
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OFTHE SIGN OF
REPENTANCEREPENTANCE
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCE
THE SIGN OFTHE SIGN OF
FORGIVENESSFORGIVENESS
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESS
THE FULFULMENT OFTHE FULFULMENT OF
RIGHTEOUSNESSRIGHTEOUSNESS
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEWAN ENTRANCE TO A NEWRELATIONSHIPWITHRELATIONSHIPWITH
THE HOLY SPIRITTHE HOLY SPIRIT
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OURTHE SEAL OF OURIDENTITYIDENTITY
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITYTHE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITY
THE COVENANT SIGN OFTHE COVENANT SIGN OFOUR RELATIONSHIPOUR RELATIONSHIP
WITH THE FATHER.WITH THE FATHER.
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITYTHE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITY
THE COVENANT SIGN OF OURTHE COVENANT SIGN OF OURRELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.RELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.
The First commanded actThe First commanded act
Jesus gave.Jesus gave.
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WHAT IS THEWHAT IS THE
PURPOSE OFPURPOSE OF
BAPTISM?BAPTISM?
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To fully understand the purposeTo fully understand the purposeof baptism we must firstof baptism we must first
understand Salvation.understand Salvation.
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Baptism and Salvation areBaptism and Salvation areinextricably linkedinextricably linked
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1 Peter 3:181 Peter 3:18
For Christ also died forFor Christ also died forsins once for all, the justsins once for all, the justfor the unjust, so that Hefor the unjust, so that He
might bring us to God,might bring us to God,having been put to deathhaving been put to death
in the flesh, but madein the flesh, but madealive in the spirit;alive in the spirit;
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1 Peter 3:191 Peter 3:19
in which also Hein which also Hewent and madewent and madeproclamation toproclamation to
the spirits now inthe spirits now inprison,prison,
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1 Peter 3:201 Peter 3:20
who once were disobedient,who once were disobedient,when the patience of Godwhen the patience of Godkept waiting in the days ofkept waiting in the days of
Noah, during theNoah, during theconstruction of the ark, inconstruction of the ark, inwhich a few, that is, eightwhich a few, that is, eightpersons, were brought safelypersons, were brought safelythrough the water.through the water.
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1 Peter 3:211 Peter 3:21
Corresponding to that,Corresponding to that,baptism now saves youbaptism now saves you----not the removal of dirtnot the removal of dirt
from the flesh, but anfrom the flesh, but anappeal to God for a goodappeal to God for a good
conscienceconscience----through thethrough theresurrection of Jesusresurrection of Jesus
Christ,Christ,
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Peter relates baptism back to
Noah. Noah and his householdwere saved through anexperience like baptism.
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The world that then existed was
destroyed by that sameexperience.
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The world that then existed was
destroyed by that sameexperience.
By faith Noah, beingBy faith Noah, beingwarned by God aboutwarned by God aboutthings not yet seen, inthings not yet seen, inreverence prepared an arkreverence prepared an arkfor the salvation of hisfor the salvation of hishousehold, by which hehousehold, by which he
condemned the world, andcondemned the world, andbecame an heir of thebecame an heir of therighteousness which isrighteousness which isaccording to faith.according to faith.
Hebrews 11:7Hebrews 11:7
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So we see that Noahs
obedience growing out of faithbrought about his and hisfamilys salvation.
and did not spare the ancientand did not spare the ancientworld, but preserved Noah, aworld, but preserved Noah, apreacher of righteousness, withpreacher of righteousness, with
seven others, when He brought aseven others, when He brought aflood upon the world of theflood upon the world of theungodly;ungodly;
2 Peter 2:52 Peter 2:5
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The act of baptism is said to
save us as in the same way aswhat happened to Noah.
Corresponding to that, baptism nowCorresponding to that, baptism now
saves yousaves you----not the removal of dirt fromnot the removal of dirt fromthe flesh, but an appeal to God for athe flesh, but an appeal to God for agood consciencegood conscience----through thethrough the
resurrection of Jesus Christ,resurrection of Jesus Christ,
1 Peter 3:211 Peter 3:21
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The act of baptism is said to
save us as in the same way aswhat happened to Noah.
By faith Noah, being warned by GodBy faith Noah, being warned by God
about things not yet seen, in reverenceabout things not yet seen, in reverenceprepared an ark for the salvation of hisprepared an ark for the salvation of hishousehold, by which he condemned thehousehold, by which he condemned the
world, and became an heir of theworld, and became an heir of therighteousness which is according torighteousness which is according tofaith.faith.
Hebrews 11:7Hebrews 11:7
But as we carefully consider
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But as we carefully considerthis last passage we see that it
was FAITH that moved Noah toobey and build the ark.
By faith Noah, being warned by GodBy faith Noah, being warned by God
about things not yet seen, in reverenceabout things not yet seen, in reverenceprepared an ark for the salvation of hisprepared an ark for the salvation of hishousehold, by which he condemned thehousehold, by which he condemned the
world, and became an heir of theworld, and became an heir of therighteousness which is according torighteousness which is according tofaith.faith.
Hebrews 11:7Hebrews 11:7
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This is consistent with Jesuss
command regarding baptism.
And He said to them, "Go into all theAnd He said to them, "Go into all the
world and preach the gospel to allworld and preach the gospel to allcreation. 16 "He who has believed andcreation. 16 "He who has believed andhas been baptized shall be saved; but hehas been baptized shall be saved; but he
who has disbelieved shall bewho has disbelieved shall becondemned.condemned.
Mark 16:15Mark 16:15
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When we look again at the
passage from Peter he clearlytells us that the act of baptismdoes bring about salvation:
Corresponding to that,Corresponding to that,
baptism now savesbaptism now savesyouyou----
1 Peter 3:211 Peter 3:21
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As children of the reformation
we find ourselves perplexed bythese passages.
W k th t
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We know thatthe Bible
teaches thatall that is
needed forsalvation isFAITH.
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And yet itclearly states
that baptismsaves us.
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And yet itclearly states
that baptismsaves us.
1 Peter 3:211 Peter 3:21CorrespondingCorresponding
to that,to that,baptism nowbaptism nowsaves yousaves you----
W h b
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We have beenrightly taught
that salvationis a free gift.
Romans 6:23Romans 6:23
For the wagesFor the wagesof sin is death,of sin is death,but the freebut the freegift of God isgift of God iseternal life ineternal life inChrist JesusChrist Jesusour Lord.our Lord.
W h b
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We have beenrightly taught
that salvationis a free gift.
and not aresult of ourworks of
righteousness.
For the wagesFor the wages
of sin is death,of sin is death,but the freebut the freegift of God isgift of God iseternal life ineternal life inChrist JesusChrist Jesusour Lord.our Lord.
Romans 6:23Romans 6:23
A d ightl
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And rightlytaught that
salvation wasa free gift, andnot a result ofour works ofrighteousness.
For by grace youFor by grace youhave been savedhave been savedthrough faith; andthrough faith; andthat not ofthat not ofyourselves, it is theyourselves, it is the
gift of God; 9 not asgift of God; 9 not asa result of works,a result of works,so that no one mayso that no one mayboast.boast.
Ephesians 2:8Ephesians 2:8
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Yet thereformers in
their zeal forclarity on thisissue forgot toequallyemphasize the
change of lifethat occurs ina true believer.
For by grace you haveFor by grace you havebeen saved throughbeen saved throughfaith; and that not offaith; and that not ofyourselves, it is theyourselves, it is thegift of God; 9 not as agift of God; 9 not as aresult of works, soresult of works, sothat no one maythat no one may
boast. 10 For we areboast. 10 For we areHis workmanship,His workmanship,created in Christcreated in ChristJesus for good works,Jesus for good works,which God preparedwhich God prepared
beforehand so thatbeforehand so thatwe would walk inwe would walk inthem.them.
Ephesians 2:8Ephesians 2:8
They also did
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They also didnot see the
distinction inthe concept ofsalvation thatis clear inscripture.
For by grace you haveFor by grace you havebeen saved throughbeen saved throughfaith; and that not offaith; and that not ofyourselves, it is theyourselves, it is thegift of God; 9 not as agift of God; 9 not as aresult of works, soresult of works, sothat no one maythat no one may
boast. 10 For we areboast. 10 For we areHis workmanship,His workmanship,created in Christcreated in ChristJesus for good works,Jesus for good works,which God preparedwhich God prepared
beforehand so thatbeforehand so thatwe would walk inwe would walk inthem.them.
Ephesians 2:8Ephesians 2:8
There are at
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There are atleast three
ways the Bibleteaches us weare saved.
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There are atleast three
ways the Bibleteaches us weare saved.
WE AREWE ARE
SAVEDSAVED
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There are atleast three
ways the Bibleteaches us weare saved.
WE AREWE ARE
SAVEDSAVED
WE AREWE AREBEING SAVEDBEING SAVED
There are at
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There are atleast three
ways the Bibleteaches us weare saved.
WE AREWE ARE
SAVEDSAVED
WE AREWE AREBEING SAVEDBEING SAVED
WEWILL BEWEWILL BESAVEDSAVED
WE AREWE ARE
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WE AREWE ARESAVEDSAVED --
WE AREWE ARE
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WE AREWE ARESAVEDSAVED --
THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SPIRITOF OUR SPIRIT
WE AREWE ARE
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WE AREWE ARESAVEDSAVED --
THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SPIRITOF OUR SPIRIT
WE ARE BEINGWE ARE BEING
SAVEDSAVED --
WE AREWE ARE
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WE AREWE ARESAVEDSAVED --
THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SPIRITOF OUR SPIRIT
WE ARE BEINGWE ARE BEING
SAVEDSAVED --THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SOULOF OUR SOUL
WE AREWE ARE
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WE AREWE ARESAVEDSAVED --
THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SPIRITOF OUR SPIRIT
WE ARE BEINGWE ARE BEING
SAVEDSAVED --THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SOULOF OUR SOUL
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EW
ILL BEW
EW
ILL BESAVEDSAVED --
WE AREWE ARE
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WE AREWE ARESAVEDSAVED --
THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SPIRITOF OUR SPIRIT
WE ARE BEINGWE ARE BEING
SAVEDSAVED --THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR SOULOF OUR SOUL
W
EW
ILL BEW
EW
ILL BESAVEDSAVED --THE SALVATIONTHE SALVATIONOF OUR BODIESOF OUR BODIES
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BAPTISMBAPTISMRELATES TORELATES TOALL THREEALL THREEASPECTS OFASPECTS OF
SALVATIONSALVATION
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BAPTISMBAPTISMRELATES TORELATES TOALL THREEALL THREEASPECTS OFASPECTS OF
SALVATIONSALVATION
We are saved fromWe are saved fromsin and restored tosin and restored to
an eternalan eternalrelationship withrelationship with
GodGod IN OURIN OUR
SPIRITSPIRIT by faithby faithwhen we receivewhen we receiveJesus as saviour.Jesus as saviour.
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BAPTISMBAPTISMRELATES TORELATES TOALL THREEALL THREEASPECTS OFASPECTS OF
SALVATIONSALVATION
Baptism is theBaptism is theoutward act thatoutward act that
confirms the theconfirms the theinwardinwardtransformationtransformation
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BAPTISMBAPTISMRELATES TORELATES TOALL THREEALL THREEASPECTS OFASPECTS OF
SALVATIONSALVATION
It is the sign of ourIt is the sign of ourspirits salvationspirits salvation
Baptism is the sign ofBaptism is the sign of
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BAPTISMBAPTISMRELATES TORELATES TOALL THREEALL THREE
ASPECTS OFASPECTS OFSALVATIONSALVATION
Baptism is the sign ofBaptism is the sign ofour Spirits salvation.our Spirits salvation.
Paul said, "JohnPaul said, "Johnbaptized with thebaptized with thebaptism ofbaptism ofrepentance, telling therepentance, telling thepeople to believe inpeople to believe inHim who was comingHim who was coming
after him, that is, inafter him, that is, inJesus."Jesus."
Acts 19:4Acts 19:4
The Bible does not teach
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Baptismal regeneration - that is
being born again by or in theact of baptism.
Baptism is the sign ofBaptism is the sign of
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The thief onThe thief onthe crossthe crosswas notwas not
baptized yetbaptized yetwaswaspromisedpromisedheavenheaven
Baptism is the sign ofBaptism is the sign ofour Spirits salvation.our Spirits salvation.
One of the criminals who were hangedOne of the criminals who were hangedthere was hurling abuse at Him, saying,there was hurling abuse at Him, saying,"Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself"Are You not the Christ? Save Yourselfand us! 40 But the other answered, andand us! 40 But the other answered, andrebuking him said, "Do you not even fearrebuking him said, "Do you not even fear
God, since you are under the sameGod, since you are under the samesentence of condemnation? 41 "And wesentence of condemnation? 41 "And weindeed are suffering justly, for we areindeed are suffering justly, for we arereceiving what we deserve for our deeds;receiving what we deserve for our deeds;but this man has done nothing wrong.but this man has done nothing wrong.
42 And he was saying, "Jesus, remember42 And he was saying, "Jesus, rememberme when You come in Your kingdom! 43me when You come in Your kingdom! 43And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,today you shall be with Me in Paradise.today you shall be with Me in Paradise.
Luke 23:39Luke 23:39
But we canBut we can Baptism is the sign ofBaptism is the sign of
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be sure thatbe sure thatthe onlythe only
reason hereason hewas notwas notbaptizedbaptizedwas becausewas because
there was nothere was noopportunityopportunityto do soto do sobefore hisbefore hisdeath.death.
Baptism is the sign ofBaptism is the sign ofour Spirits salvation.our Spirits salvation.
One of the criminals who were hangedOne of the criminals who were hangedthere was hurling abuse at Him, saying,there was hurling abuse at Him, saying,"Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself"Are You not the Christ? Save Yourselfand us! 40 But the other answered, andand us! 40 But the other answered, andrebuking him said, "Do you not even fearrebuking him said, "Do you not even fear
God, since you are under the sameGod, since you are under the samesentence of condemnation? 41 "And wesentence of condemnation? 41 "And weindeed are suffering justly, for we areindeed are suffering justly, for we arereceiving what we deserve for our deeds;receiving what we deserve for our deeds;but this man has done nothing wrong.but this man has done nothing wrong.
42 And he was saying, "Jesus, remember42 And he was saying, "Jesus, rememberme when You come in Your kingdom! 43me when You come in Your kingdom! 43And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,And He said to him, "Truly I say to you,today you shall be with Me in Paradise.today you shall be with Me in Paradise.
Luke 23:39Luke 23:39
Th h it i th i f
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Though it is the sign of our
spirits salvation the Bible doesnot teach baptism as only asymbol.
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We have seen that the very firstWe have seen that the very firstcommanded act of obedience for acommanded act of obedience for aChristian after his salvation is to beChristian after his salvation is to be
baptized.baptized.
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This is the key to understandingThis is the key to understandinghow Baptism saves us, as Peterhow Baptism saves us, as Petersaid.said.
I thi G dI thi G d
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In everything GodIn everything God
desires to do for usdesires to do for usthere are two partsthere are two parts
In everything God desires to do forIn everything God desires to do for
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In everything God desires to do forIn everything God desires to do forus there are two partsus there are two parts
GODS PARTGODS PART
In everything God desires to do forIn everything God desires to do for
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In everything God desires to do forIn everything God desires to do forus there are two partsus there are two parts
GODS PARTGODS PART
OUR PARTOUR PART
If d tIf d t
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If we do our partIf we do our part
If we do our partIf we do our part
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If we do our partIf we do our part
God will do His part.God will do His part.
If d t d tIf d t d t
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If we do not do our partIf we do not do our part
If we do not do our partIf we do not do our part
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If we do not do our partIf we do not do our part
God cannot do HisGod cannot do Hispart.part.
Both of theseBoth of these
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Both of theseBoth of these
understanding are basedunderstanding are basedon Gods Characteron Gods Character
G d liG d li
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God never liesGod never lies
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God cannot lieGod cannot lie
G d t liG d t li
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God cannot lieGod cannot lie
. . . in the hope ofeternal life, which
God, whocannot lie,
promised long agesago,
Titus 1:2
When He says somethingWhen He says something
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When He says somethingWhen He says something
He cannot go back on HisHe cannot go back on HisWord.Word.
When He says something He cannotWhen He says something He cannot
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When He says something He cannotWhen He says something He cannotgo back on HisWord.go back on HisWord.
"God is not a man, thatHe should lie, Nor a son
of man, that He shouldrepent; Has He said,and will He not do it? Or
has He spoken, and willHe not make it good?
Numbers 23:19
He honors HisWord moreHe honors HisWord more
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He honors HisWord moreHe honors HisWord more
than his own Namethan his own Name
He honors HisWord more than hisHe honors HisWord more than his
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He honors HisWord more than hisHe honors HisWord more than hisown Nameown Name
I will worship toward thyI will worship toward thyholy temple, and praiseholy temple, and praise
thy name for thythy name for thylovingkindness and forlovingkindness and forthy truth: for thou hastthy truth: for thou hast
magnified thy wordmagnified thy word
aboveabove all thy name.all thy name.Psalm 138:2 (KJS)Psalm 138:2 (KJS)
When God says If you doWhen God says If you do
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When God says, If you doWhen God says, If you do
this then I will do this Ifthis then I will do this Ifwe do what he asks He willwe do what he asks He will
do what He says.do what He says.If however, we do not doIf however, we do not do
what He says, He cannotwhat He says, He cannotdo what He says He will dodo what He says He will doeither.either.
From our scriptures weFrom our scriptures we
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From our scriptures weFrom our scriptures we
understand that whenunderstand that whenwe obey Jesuswe obey Jesus
command to be baptizedcommand to be baptizedHis life flows from ourHis life flows from our
spirit and releasesspirit and releasessalvation into our soul.salvation into our soul.
This is not eternalThis is not eternal
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This is not eternalThis is not eternal
salvation which camesalvation which cameinto our spirit when weinto our spirit when we
made a commitment tomade a commitment toJesus as our Saviour.Jesus as our Saviour.
It is the release of theIt is the release of the
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It is the release of theIt is the release of the
power of God forpower of God forsalvation into oursalvation into our
present life throughpresent life throughobedience to HisWord.obedience to HisWord.
Baptism is our first actBaptism is our first actf b di hi hf b di hi h
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Like NoahLike Noahour faithour faith
results inresults inaction whichaction whichreleasesreleases
salvation intosalvation intoour presentour presentlife.life.
of obedience whichof obedience whichreleases salvation intoreleases salvation into
our soul.We areour soul.We arebeing saved.being saved.
Corresponding toCorresponding tothat, baptism nowthat, baptism nowsaves yousaves you
1 Peter 3:211 Peter 3:21
Baptism is our first actBaptism is our first actf b di hi hf b di hi h
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For all of you whoFor all of you whowere baptized intowere baptized intoChrist have clothedChrist have clothed
yourselves withyourselves withChrist.Christ.Galatians 3:27Galatians 3:27
Like NoahLike Noahour faithour faith
results inresults inaction whichaction whichreleasesreleases
salvation intosalvation intoour presentour presentlife.life.
of obedience whichof obedience whichreleases salvation intoreleases salvation into
our soul.We areour soul.We arebeing saved.being saved.
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LASTLY OUR BAPTISM RELATES TOLASTLY OUR BAPTISM RELATES TO
OUR BEING SAVED AS A DIRECTOUR BEING SAVED AS A DIRECTSYMBOL OF OUR DEATH ANDSYMBOL OF OUR DEATH ANDRESURRECTION IN JESUSRESURRECTION IN JESUS
Baptism is theBaptism is thed l ti fd l ti f
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In ourIn ourbaptism webaptism we
physicallyphysicallyrepresentrepresentthe day ourthe day ourbodies willbodies willbe saved.be saved.
declaration of ourdeclaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
Or do you not know thatOr do you not know that
all of us who have beenall of us who have beenbaptized into Christ Jesusbaptized into Christ Jesushave been baptized intohave been baptized into
His death?His death? Romans 6:3Romans 6:3
Baptism is theBaptism is thedecla ation of oudecla ation of ou
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declaration of ourdeclaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
Therefore we have beenTherefore we have beenburied with Him throughburied with Him throughbaptism into death, sobaptism into death, sothat as Christ was raisedthat as Christ was raisedfrom the dead throughfrom the dead throughthe glory of the Father, sothe glory of the Father, so
we too might walk inwe too might walk innewness of life.newness of life.
Romans 6:4Romans 6:4
In ourIn ourbaptism webaptism we
physicallyphysicallyrepresentrepresentthe day ourthe day ourbodies willbodies willbe saved.be saved.
Baptism is theBaptism is thedeclaration of ourdeclaration of our
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declaration of ourdeclaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
For if we have becomeFor if we have become
united with Him in theunited with Him in thelikeness of His death,likeness of His death,certainly we shall also becertainly we shall also be
in the likeness of Hisin the likeness of Hisresurrection,resurrection,Romans 6:5Romans 6:5
In ourIn ourbaptism webaptism we
physicallyphysicallyrepresentrepresentthe day ourthe day ourbodies willbodies willbe saved.be saved.
Baptism is theBaptism is thedeclaration of ourdeclaration of our
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declaration of ourdeclaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
knowing this, that our oldknowing this, that our old
self was crucified withself was crucified withHim, in order that ourHim, in order that ourbody of sin might be donebody of sin might be done
away with, so that weaway with, so that wewould no longer bewould no longer beslaves to sin;slaves to sin;
Romans 6:6Romans 6:6
In ourIn ourbaptism webaptism we
physicallyphysicallyrepresentrepresentthe day ourthe day ourbodies willbodies willbe saved.be saved.
Baptism is theBaptism is thedeclaration of ourdeclaration of our
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declaration of ourdeclaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
for he who has died isfor he who has died is
freed from sin.freed from sin.Romans 6:7Romans 6:7
In ourIn ourbaptism webaptism we
physicallyphysicallyrepresentrepresentthe day ourthe day ourbodies willbodies willbe saved.be saved.
Baptism is theBaptism is thedeclaration of ourdeclaration of our
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declaration of ourdeclaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
Now if we have died withNow if we have died with
Christ, we believe thatChrist, we believe thatwe shall also live withwe shall also live withHim,Him,
Romans 6:8Romans 6:8
In ourIn ourbaptism webaptism we
physicallyphysicallyrepresentrepresentthe day ourthe day ourbodies willbodies willbe saved.be saved.
Lets review
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Let s review
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
THE SIGN OFTHE SIGN OFREPENTANCEREPENTANCE
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OFTHE SIGN OF
FORGIVENESSFORGIVENESS
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESS
THE FULFULMENT OFTHE FULFULMENT OF
RIGHTEOUSNESSRIGHTEOUSNESS
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
AN ENTRANCE TO A NEWAN ENTRANCE TO A NEWRELATIONSHIPWITHRELATIONSHIPWITHTHE HOLY SPIRITTHE HOLY SPIRIT
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSAN ENTRANCE TO A NEWAN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OURTHE SEAL OF OURIDENTITYIDENTITY
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSAN ENTRANCE TO A NEWAN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITYTHE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITY
THE COVENANT SIGN OFTHE COVENANT SIGN OFOUR RELATIONSHIPOUR RELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.WITH THE FATHER.
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSAN ENTRANCE TO A NEWAN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITYTHE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITY
THE COVENANT SIGN OF OURTHE COVENANT SIGN OF OURRELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.RELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.
The First commanded actThe First commanded act
Jesus gave.Jesus gave.
BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:
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BAPTISM IS:BAPTISM IS:THE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF REPENTANCETHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE SIGN OF FORGIVENESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSTHE FULFULMENT OF RIGHTEOUSNESSAN ENTRANCE TO A NEWAN ENTRANCE TO A NEW
RELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYRELATIONSHIPWITH THE HOLYSPIRITSPIRIT
THE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITYTHE SEAL OF OUR IDENTITY
THE COVENANT SIGN OF OURTHE COVENANT SIGN OF OURRELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.RELATIONSHIPWITH THE FATHER.
The First commanded actThe First commanded act
Jesus gave.Jesus gave.
The Purpose of Baptism is to be:
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The Purpose of Baptism is to be
The Purpose of Baptism is to be:
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The Purpose of Baptism is to be
The sign of our SpiritsThe sign of our Spiritssalvation.salvation.
The Purpose of Baptism is to be:
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e u pose o ap s s o be
The sign of our Spirits salvation.The sign of our Spirits salvation.
Our first act of obedienceOur first act of obedience
which releases salvationwhich releases salvationinto our soul.We areinto our soul.We are
being saved.being saved.
The Purpose of Baptism is to be:
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The sign of our Spirits salvation.The sign of our Spirits salvation.Our first act of obedience which releasesOur first act of obedience which releasessalvation into our soul.We are being saved.salvation into our soul.We are being saved.
The declaration of ourThe declaration of ourhope of resurrectionhope of resurrection
The Purpose of Baptism is to be:
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The sign of our Spirits salvation.The sign of our Spirits salvation.
Our first act of obedience whichOur first act of obedience which
releases salvation into our soul.releases salvation into our soul.We are being saved.We are being saved.
The declaration of our hope ofThe declaration of our hope ofresurrectionresurrection
So the question now if you have
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never been baptized since youbelieved
If you have never been baptizedi b li d h
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since you believed perhaps you
should be saying:
"Look!W
ater!W
hat"Look!W
ater!W
hatprevents me fromprevents me from
being baptized?being baptized?Acts 8:36Acts 8:36
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