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God’s Plan of Salvation (5) • Βαπτίζω (baptizo) – • “to dip in or under” (Kittel) “1. to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk) 2. To cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water…” (Strong’s) • Note: When considering this word in English, be careful with definitions – they might include things different than Biblical teaching. Also, some denominational sources define the word with a doctrinal slant. • The word is actually a transliteration (the conversion of a text from one language to another) • The Bible clarifies what baptism actually is. • And so will we! • The great commission Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15-16 Luke 24:47, “repentance and remission of sins.” The Account Hear Believe Repent Pentecost Acts 2:38 X Samaritans, Simon Acts 8:12-13 X X Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:35-38 X X Paul Acts 9:18, 22:16 X Cornelius Acts 10:47-48 X X X Lydia Acts 16:15 X X X Philippian Jailer Acts 16:30-34 X X X Crispus, Corinth Acts 18:9,1 Cor. 1:14 X X X Ephesus, 12 men Acts 19:1-5 X X X • The book of Acts Confess X Baptism X X X x X • The teachings of Paul • Romans 6:3-4 • Galatians 3:27 • Colossians 2:12 “buried with Him in baptism” in relation to “circumcision” • The teachings of Peter • Acts 2:38 • Acts 10:47-48 • 1 Peter 3:20-21 “there is also an antitype which now saves us – baptism…” • It’s Purpose • Acts 2:38, remission of sins • 1 Peter 3:20-21 • Acts 22:16, “wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” • Galatians 3:27, put on Christ • It’s Purpose • Romans 6:3-4, buried with We see clearly that Him in baptism, raised to walk baptism leads to our in newness of life salvation. Without it, you • Matthew 28:19-20, make CANNOT be saved! disciples • It’s Mode • Immersion • Romans 6:3-4, buried with Him in baptism • Colossians 2:12 • Acts 8:35-38, they went down into the water and came up out of the water • It’s authority • In the name of Christ (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) • Matthew 28:19, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit • Matt. 3:15, cf. Matt. 21:25, Why was Jesus baptized? To fulfill all righteousness • Acts 2:38, 10:48, etc. • It’s subjects • Repentant believers • EVERY example began with hearing the word and believing. • 1 Peter 3:21, “…not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God.” • ALL four elements are necessary for proper baptism • If any element is missing, then the baptism is NOT valid! • Acts 19:1-5, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.