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A much misunderstood subject in the religious world
A much misunderstood subject in the religious world
Although almost every “Christian” group practices it in some fashion, very few attach any eternal significance to it
Although almost every “Christian” group practices it in some fashion, very few attach any eternal significance to it
Thus far in our study we have examined the seven
“baptisms” to which the New Testament refers
Thus far in our study we have examined the seven
“baptisms” to which the New Testament refers
Allowing the Bible to guide our thoughts, we have concluded
that there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great
Commission- baptism for the remission of sins
Allowing the Bible to guide our thoughts, we have concluded
that there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great
Commission- baptism for the remission of sins
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Ephesians 4:4, 5
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Mark 16:15, 16
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:18, 19
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
We have likewise allowed the New Testament to define
baptism for us
We have likewise allowed the New Testament to define
baptism for us
It is an immersionIt is an immersion
Water is the element in which it is to be performed
Water is the element in which it is to be performed
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Acts 8:36
Since there is only one (Ephesians 4:5), and since the New Testament plainly defines
it in the fashion just noted, there can be no other “mode”
and there can be no other element
Since there is only one (Ephesians 4:5), and since the New Testament plainly defines
it in the fashion just noted, there can be no other “mode”
and there can be no other element
Thus, New Testament baptism binding on man today is
immersion in water
Thus, New Testament baptism binding on man today is
immersion in water
Last week we noted that baptism likewise has a purpose
Last week we noted that baptism likewise has a purpose
We found that when God tells man to do something it must
be done
We found that when God tells man to do something it must
be done
Likewise, when God gives man the particulars for doing
something those must be obeyed
Likewise, when God gives man the particulars for doing
something those must be obeyed
We also discovered that, though He does not always do so, whenever God gives man a reason for something’s being done, it must be done for that
reason
We also discovered that, though He does not always do so, whenever God gives man a reason for something’s being done, it must be done for that
reason
In baptism we found such an instance where God gives
reason
In baptism we found such an instance where God gives
reason
Thus, God commands man to be baptized- It must be doneThus, God commands man to be baptized- It must be done
God gives particulars concerning baptism (immersion
in water)- It must be done in that fashion and no other
God gives particulars concerning baptism (immersion
in water)- It must be done in that fashion and no other
God also gives purpose for it- It must be done for that purposeGod also gives purpose for it- It must be done for that purpose
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
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 22:16
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
I
Peter 3:21
Therefore, the “one baptism” of the New Testament binding on man today is the baptism of
the Great Commission
Therefore, the “one baptism” of the New Testament binding on man today is the baptism of
the Great Commission
It is an immersion in water in order to obtain the remission of
sins
It is an immersion in water in order to obtain the remission of
sins
If it is not obeyed in this fashion and for this reason, it is
not New Testament baptism
If it is not obeyed in this fashion and for this reason, it is
not New Testament baptism
In order to please God man must do what He says, in the
way He says and for the reason He says
In order to please God man must do what He says, in the
way He says and for the reason He says
Otherwise man’s actions and faith are vain
Otherwise man’s actions and faith are vain
What does baptism accomplish?
What does baptism accomplish?
What is baptism said to do for man?
What is baptism said to do for man?
Obviously, since its purpose is the remission of sins (washing away of sins; salvation) it does
this
Obviously, since its purpose is the remission of sins (washing away of sins; salvation) it does
this
Is there anything else?Is there anything else?
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Romans 6:3
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6
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Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 10:9
33
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Ephesians 1:7
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
I John 5:11
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Ephesians 1:3
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)The New Creature (II Cor. 5:17)
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
II Corinthians 5:17
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)The New Creature (II Cor. 5:17)Salvation (II Tim. 2:10)
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
II Timothy 2:10
Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)
CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)
Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)The New Creature (II Cor. 5:17)Salvation (II Tim. 2:10)
Are not inAre not in
Do not knowDo not know
Do not possessDo not possess
Have not enteredHave not entered
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Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
II Timothy 2:10
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
II Corinthians 5:17
Salvation is IN Christ
All men…
Christ
In
Not
NotSave
d
In Christ
Saved
II Timothy2:10
II Corinthians5:17
Saved!
A New
Creature!??
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Romans 6:3
Salvation is IN Christ
Christ
In
Not
NotSave
d
Christ
Saved
In
Baptized Into Christ
Romans 6:3
Galatians 3:27
These are the only two verses in all the Bible that tell how to
get “into” Christ!
These are the only two verses in all the Bible that tell how to
get “into” Christ!
Both of them say baptism!
Both of them say baptism!
Things Done in BaptismThings Done in Baptism Blessings ReceivedBlessings Received
BaptizedBaptized
The Waters of Baptism
In BaptismInto Christ
Put On
Things Done in BaptismThings Done in Baptism Blessings ReceivedBlessings Received
BaptizedBaptized
BaptizedBaptized
The Waters of Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
Into Christ
Into His Death
Put On
Reach B
lood
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Romans 6:3
What is the significance of being “baptized into His
death?”
What is the significance of being “baptized into His
death?”It was “in His death” that His blood was shed
It was “in His death” that His blood was shed
But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
John 19:33, 34
What is the significance of being “baptized into His
death?”
What is the significance of being “baptized into His
death?”It was “in His death” that His blood was shed
It was “in His death” that His blood was shed
His blood is the only cleansing agent to remove sin
His blood is the only cleansing agent to remove sin
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Matthew 26:28
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Revelation 1:5
What is the significance of being “baptized into His
death?”
What is the significance of being “baptized into His
death?”It was “in His death” that His blood was shed
It was “in His death” that His blood was shed
His blood is the only cleansing agent to remove sin
His blood is the only cleansing agent to remove sin
Thus, only by getting “into His death” can that blood be
contacted
Thus, only by getting “into His death” can that blood be
contacted
The only way the Bible reveals that
one can get “into His death” or contact His
cleansing blood is through baptism!
The only way the Bible reveals that
one can get “into His death” or contact His
cleansing blood is through baptism!
Things Done in BaptismThings Done in Baptism Blessings ReceivedBlessings Received
BaptizedBaptized
BaptizedBaptized
BuriedBuried
The Waters of Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
Into Christ
Into His Death
With Him
in
Put On
Reach B
lood
Raised W
ith H
im
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4
In order to be raised like Christ was raised, must be buried as
Christ was buried
In order to be raised like Christ was raised, must be buried as
Christ was buried
No one can be so raised who has not been so buried
No one can be so raised who has not been so buried
In order to be raised with Christ one must be buried with ChristIn order to be raised with Christ one must be buried with Christ
Baptism is the only thing that accomplishes this for man
Baptism is the only thing that accomplishes this for man
Things Done in BaptismThings Done in Baptism Blessings ReceivedBlessings Received
BaptizedBaptized
BaptizedBaptized
BuriedBuried
BaptizedBaptized
The Waters of Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
Into Christ
Into His Death
With Him
in
Into Death
Put On
Reach B
lood
Raised W
ith H
im
Raised to
Life
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4
In order to be raised like Christ was raised, must be buried as
Christ was buried
In order to be raised like Christ was raised, must be buried as
Christ was buried
This “burial” for man is baptismThis “burial” for man is baptism
One who has not been buried could never have been raised to walk “in newness of life”
One who has not been buried could never have been raised to walk “in newness of life”
Therefore, one who has not been baptized (after God’s plan) has not been buried,
could not have been raised, and does not walk in newness
of life (thus, is not a “new creature”)
Therefore, one who has not been baptized (after God’s plan) has not been buried,
could not have been raised, and does not walk in newness
of life (thus, is not a “new creature”)
Things Done in BaptismThings Done in Baptism Blessings ReceivedBlessings Received
BaptizedBaptized
BaptizedBaptized
BuriedBuried
BaptizedBaptized
PlantedPlanted
The Waters of Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
In Baptism
Into Christ
Into His Death
With Him
in
Into Death
Together
Put On
Reach B
lood
Raised W
ith H
im
Raised to
Life
Resurre
ction
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection
Romans 6:5
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
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Those baptized hadtheir sins remitted
By their baptismthose baptized were
added to a group
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
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Those baptized hadtheir sins remitted
By their baptismthose baptized were
added to a group
That group wasThe Lord’s church
Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 2:47Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.
Acts 2:47 (ASV)
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Those baptized hadtheir sins remitted
By their baptismthose baptized were
added to a group
That group wasThe Lord’s church
Why would being
added to the church
be so significant?
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
Colossians 1:18For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Ephesians 5:23
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Baptism Adds One to the Church
Those baptized hadtheir sins remitted
By their baptismthose baptized were
added to a group
That group wasThe Lord’s church
No wonder those
saved (baptized)
were added to it-He is the Savior
of it!
Where else would
the saved be!
What does baptism accomplish?
What does baptism accomplish?
Through it man has his sins remitted, his sins washed
away, is saved
Through it man has his sins remitted, his sins washed
away, is saved
Through it one is in the way (Christ), truth (Christ) and life (Christ) and has entered the
door (Christ)
Through it one is in the way (Christ), truth (Christ) and life (Christ) and has entered the
door (Christ)
Through it one has redemption, forgiveness of sins, eternal life,
every spiritual blessing, salvation and is a new creature
Through it one has redemption, forgiveness of sins, eternal life,
every spiritual blessing, salvation and is a new creature
This is true because these are all in Christ, and the only way
to get into Christ is to be baptized into Christ
This is true because these are all in Christ, and the only way
to get into Christ is to be baptized into Christ
Baptism (God’s way) is the only way in which one puts on
Christ, reaches His blood, and is raised to walk a new life
Baptism (God’s way) is the only way in which one puts on
Christ, reaches His blood, and is raised to walk a new life
It is only through baptism that one is added to the church of Christ (the only body He will
save)
It is only through baptism that one is added to the church of Christ (the only body He will
save)
Have you been baptized God’s way- in
the way He says for the reason He says?
Have you been baptized God’s way- in
the way He says for the reason He says?
If not, you do not enjoy any of these blessingsIf not, you do not enjoy any of these blessings