The Bible & Baptism (2)

Introduction:
John Isaac Edwards has written: we live in the midst of a society which may look upon baptism as mere foolishness. The religious world has shattered what the Bible teaches on baptism. They have ridiculed and mocked Bible baptism by their own type of baptism… (Ellettsville church bulletin, 4/8/1993) That there is confusion on this subject is well known. God has spoken plainly on the subject of baptism! We can read and understand that He has said on this subject—as well as a variety of other subjects in Scripture. (Eph. 3:3-5) God’s grace has been shown by God giving us directions on what we must do to be saved. Baptism is just one of the things a person must do to be added to the Lord’s body.

I. Who is baptism for?
    A. The command was for _____________.
        1. Mk. 16:16; Acts 8:37-38—that the person must be old enough to realize the penalty of sin!
        2. _______________ has to be done before one can be baptized—Acts 2:40-41
        3. _______________ has to be done before one can be baptized—Acts 17:30
        4. _______________ has to be made before one can be baptized—Rom. 10:9-10
        5. One has to desire that his _______ be ___________ away—Acts 22:16
        6. One has to desire to _________ Jesus Christ—Heb. 5:8-9.
    B. There is not ONE hint of _________ __________ in the NT!

II. Is baptism essential to one’s salvation?
    A. Baptism is used in Scripture to relate man to the forgiveness of God!
    B. Does baptism ___________ save? Certainly not!
        1. Any inherent cleansing power in the water? Is it the ______ saves? Certainly not!
    C. The Scriptural requirements for baptism are:
        1. An ______________ believer.
        2. A _________ to be buried into Christ
        3. A _________ to have ones sins forgiven!
    D. What about previous baptisms? Is that baptism valid?
        1. Jhn. 3:3-5—there’s only one spiritual birth!
        2. Done in conjunction with the points listed above!
        3. What if baptized incorrectly? Acts 19:1-2—make it _____________________!
    E. New Testament baptism is based upon:
        1. ____________ ______________.
        2. A desire to obey God’s will!
        3. Acts 22:16—a persons sins are washed away when he submits to ______________! Acts 22:16

Conclusion:
    A. Where are you? Have you been born again? Have you obeyed Christ?
        1. See Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21
    B. Can we help you? You can be baptized this very evening—if you’re willing! See Acts 8:37-38!



The Bible & Baptism (2) Introduction: John Isaac Edwards has written: we live in the midst of a society which may look upon baptism as mere foolishness. The religious world has shattered what the Bible teaches on baptism. They have ridiculed and mocked Bible baptism by their own type of baptism… (Ellettsville church bulletin, 4/8/1993) That there is confusion on this subject is well known. God has spoken plainly on the subject of baptism! We can read and understand that He has said on this subject—as well as a variety of other subjects in Scripture. (Eph. 3:3-5) God’s grace has been shown by God giving us directions on what we must do to be saved. Baptism is just one of the things a person must do to be added to the Lord’s body. I. Who is baptism for? A. The command was for _____________. 1. Mk. 16:16; Acts 8:37-38—that the person must be old enough to realize the penalty of sin! 2. _______________ has to be done before one can be baptized—Acts 2:40-41 3. _______________ has to be done before one can be baptized—Acts 17:30 4. _______________ has to be made before one can be baptized—Rom. 10:9-10 5. One has to desire that his _______ be ___________ away—Acts 22:16 6. One has to desire to _________ Jesus Christ—Heb. 5:8-9. B. There is not ONE hint of _________ __________ in the NT! II. Is baptism essential to one’s salvation? A. Baptism is used in Scripture to relate man to the forgiveness of God! B. Does baptism ___________ save? Certainly not! 1. Any inherent cleansing power in the water? Is it the ______ saves? Certainly not! C. The Scriptural requirements for baptism are: 1. An ______________ believer. 2. A _________ to be buried into Christ 3. A _________ to have ones sins forgiven! D. What about previous baptisms? Is that baptism valid? 1. Jhn. 3:3-5—there’s only one spiritual birth! 2. Done in conjunction with the points listed above! 3. What if baptized incorrectly? Acts 19:1-2—make it _____________________! E. New Testament baptism is based upon: 1. ____________ ______________. 2. A desire to obey God’s will! 3. Acts 22:16—a persons sins are washed away when he submits to ______________! Acts 22:16 Conclusion: A. Where are you? Have you been born again? Have you obeyed Christ? 1. See Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21 B. Can we help you? You can be baptized this very evening—if you’re willing! See Acts 8:37-38!