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Explore the relationship between salvation by grace through faith and the act of baptism. Discover the significance of grace, faith, and baptism in the Christian faith. Understand how baptism is an expression of obedience to God's saving grace.
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What Does Salvation by grace through faith Have To Do With Baptism Faith Grace Salvation
What is grace? • Grace: friendly disposition – kindly act proceeds • Mercy: outward manifestation of pity Mercy is the outworkingof a gracious attitude! • Eph. 2:5-6 God’s grace and salvation– made alive with Christ Faith Grace Salvation
“Through Faith” • “Through” (dia) denotes the instrument God’s part: grace.Our part: faith. • Faith: state of being fully convinced, to the point of obedience • Heb. 11:1-2, 6, 7, 8 – Heb. 5:9 Faith Grace Salvation
When are we saved by grace? • Obey Jesus, Heb. 5:9 • Made alive with Christ, Eph. 2:4-5 When are we made alive with Christ? • When baptized, Col. 2:9-13 • Ephesian Christians, Acts 19:4-5 Faith Grace Salvation
What is baptism? #1 #2 Water • Baptizo to dip, to immerse • Process: immersion / emergence • Acts 8:38-39 Faith Grace Salvation
What is baptism? #1 #2 Water • Baptizo to dip, to immerse • Process: immersion / emergence • Acts 8:38-39 Faith Grace Salvation
What is baptism? #1 #2 Water • Baptizo to dip, to immerse • Process: immersion / emergence • Acts 8:38-39 Faith Grace Salvation
What is baptism? #1 #2 Water • Baptizo to dip, to immerse • Process: immersion / emergence • Acts 8:38-39 Faith Grace Salvation
What is baptism? #1 #2 Water • Baptizo to dip, to immerse • Process: immersion / emergence • Acts 8:38-39 Faith Grace Salvation
What is baptism? #1 #2 Water • Baptizo to dip, to immerse • Process: immersion / emergence • Acts 8:38-39 Faith Grace Salvation
Why are we saved by grace when we’re baptized? • Salvation by grace through faith is in Christ • Eph. 2:4-7; Rom. 6:3-5 Christ Baptizedinto Faith Grace Salvation
If we are saved by grace when we are baptized, does that mean we are saved by works? • Noah: Gen. 6; Heb. 11 • Israel & the bronze serpent: Num. 21 We are saved by grace through faith,if we are obeying God.
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