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Discover the truth about biblical baptism, including who should be baptized, how it should be done, and why it is important. Addressing controversies and providing biblical references.
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Acts 2:38 “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.” Many controversies ??? Who ? How ? Why ?
Who is a Subject of Baptism ? Men Teach Infants Adults God Teaches Adults Age of Accountability
Matt. 28:19 – Teach all nations Mark 16:16 – Believe + Baptism Acts 2:38 - Repent and be baptized Infants ? Mark 10:13-16
Calvinism Total Depravity Unconditional Predestination Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints False
B ible aptism Those who are of Accountable age Who ?
How is One Baptized ? Men Teach Sprinkling Pouring Immersion God Teaches Immersion
What men teach "Baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion, according to the choice of the applicant" – "What is the meaning of the word 'baptize'? 'Baptize' means to apply water by washing, pouring, sprinkling, or immersing" - Luther
What the Bible teaches Rom. 6:4 “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death:…” Col. 2:12 (NKJV) “buried with Him in baptism, Baptize = to dip, plunge, immerse, or submerge
Baptism requires • Much Water - Jn. 3:23 • Going to Water - Acts 8:36 • Going into water - Acts 8:38 • Coming out of water - Acts 8:39
B ible aptism Immersion How ?
Why be Baptized ? Men Teach Belief=Saved Baptized God Teaches Belief Repent Confess Baptized = Saved
What men teach "Baptism is not essential to salvation … but it is essential to obedience, since Christ commanded it. It is also essential to membership in the church which is his body" The Seventh Day Adventist "Baptismal Vow" requires a person, before baptism, to answer this question: "…have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, and do you believe that God, for Christ's sake, has forgiven your sins, and given you a new heart?" – [via Handbook of Religious Quotations, p. 12. ]
What the Bible teaches Mark 16:16 “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” He that eateth and digesteth his food shall live; but he that eateth not shall die.
He that believeth and is baptized shall be given a new car. He that believeth and is baptized shall be given a thousand dollars. He that believeth and is baptized shall be given a month’s vacation. He that believeth and is baptized shall be given a free trip to Europe. He that believeth and is Baptized shall be saved. Mark 16:16
“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”Acts 22:16 NKJV
B ible aptism Salvation Why ?
How Do You View Baptism?
Subjectspenitent believers Actionimmersion Purposeremission of sins B ible aptism Who ? How ? Why ?
Are you ready to be Baptized ?
Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org March 12, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com