baptism illustrates Jesus' death, burial and resurrection
It illustrates my new life as a Christian
Baptism doesn't make you a believer, it shows that you already believe.
Baptism Defined:
Everyone who believes in Jesus
Baptism is commanded by Jesus.
Baptism pictures death, burial and resurrection
It identifies us with Jesus
it's a symbol, using water, of our association with Jesus...a public declaration of our faith in Jesus.
Baptismal Regeneration--baptism is necessary for salvation
- louo--bathe all over
- nipto-washing part of your body
- ex-echo-to pour out
- katapontizo--to drown
- rhantizo-to sprinkle
- brecho-to moisten
- baptizo-to immerse
Only believers or born again Christians should be baptized!
Baptism by Dunking
When Should I be baptized?
1. Jesus was baptized that way.
2. Every baptism in bible was by immersion.
Baptizo is the only word used to describe water baptism in the NT
Calling on the name of the Lord
Born of water and spirit
Salvation is strictly a work of God...its a gift of His grace...nothing we do can earn it, including being baptized.
What is
Does Baptism save me??
NO
Eph.2:8-9
By grace through faith
When Should I Get Baptized?
Acts 8:12, Acts 16:13-15, 9:18-19
Who was baptized and when??
Obedience is right away, without delay, with a good attitude...
Step 1: Salvation
Step 2: Baptism
- Baptism is for believers in Jesus.
- It's an act of obedience to declare your conversion.
- Should happen soon after you believe in Jesus.
Romans 10:9-13
John 3:3-7, Titus 3:5
Salvation hinges on faith, not on baptism