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ONE BAPTISM. Ephesians 4:5. ONE BAPTISM. The Bible teaches of ONE baptism that is effective and necessary (Ephesians 4:5). We need to ask if we have received the proper baptism!. ONE BAPTISM. THE ONE BAPTISM IS AN IMMERSION It is a burial – Colossians 2:12, 13
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ONE BAPTISM Ephesians 4:5
ONE BAPTISM • The Bible teaches of ONE baptism that is effective and necessary (Ephesians 4:5). • We need to ask if we have received the proper baptism!
ONE BAPTISM • THE ONE BAPTISM IS AN IMMERSION • It is a burial – Colossians 2:12, 13 • Sprinkling and pouring do not meet the requirements of a burial.
ONE BAPTISM • THE ONE BAPTISM IS IN WATER • Water baptism is the only baptism that is commanded – Acts 10:47, 48; Mark 16:16 • Baptism of the Holy Spirit was never commanded.
ONE BAPTISM • THE ONE BAPTISM IS FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS • Water baptism is the only baptism that is commanded – Acts 10:47, 48; Mark 16:16 • “Baptism does not ‘save you,’ only your faith in Christ saves you.” (Southern Baptist Convention)
ONE BAPTISM • THE ONE BAPTISM ADDS YOU TO THE ONE CHURCH • Those who were baptized were saved, and added to the church – Acts 2:41, 47 • Denominationalism is against the plea of the Bible – 1 Corinthians 1:10
ONE BAPTISM • “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:16