The Gospel Of Baptism

He that believes and is baptized shall be saved.

Mark 16:16

The Gospel Of Baptism

The Command Of Baptism...

 Jesus commanded baptism Mt 28:18-20; Mk 16:15-16  The apostles commanded baptism The Mode Of Baptism...

Acts 2:38; 10:48   It involves water Ac 8:35-38; 10:47-48; Jn 3:5; Ti 3:5 It involves a burial Ro 6:4; Col 2:12

The Gospel Of Baptism

The Subjects Of Baptism...

 Must believe in Jesus Mk 16:16; Ro 1:16; Ac 8:36-37  Must have repented of sins Lk 24:47; Acts 2:38 The Purpose Of Baptism...

   For the remission of sins Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ep 1:7 To be united with Christ Ro 6:3-4; Ga 3:26-27 To have newness of life Ro 6:5-6; Col 2:12-13; Ti 3:5  To be saved! Mk 16:16; 1Pe 3:21

The Gospel Of Baptism

Is Baptism Necessary...?

   Consider the examples of conversion Found in the book of Acts Illustrating the preaching of the gospel    Telling what people were told, what they did In every example, people were baptized!

Baptism was the culmination of responding in faith!

The Gospel Of Baptism

If When Baptized Into Christ...

    You receive remission of sins Ac 2:38 Your sins are washed away Ac 22:16 You are united with Christ Ro 6:3-6 You are clothed with Christ Ga 3:27    You are made alive with Christ Co 2:12-13 You experience the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Ti 3:5 You make an appeal for a good conscience 1Pe 3:21

The Gospel Of Baptism

What Is Your Condition Without Baptism?

The Gospel Of Baptism

And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Acts 22:16