The Gospel Of Baptism
He that believes and is baptized shall be saved.
Mark 16:16
The Gospel
Of Baptism
The Command Of Baptism...
 Jesus commanded baptism Mt 28:18-20; Mk 16:15-16
 The apostles commanded baptism Acts 2:38; 10:48
The Mode Of Baptism...
 It involves water Ac 8:35-38; 10:47-48; Jn 3:5; Ti 3:5
 It involves a burial Ro 6:4; Col 2:12
The Gospel
Of Baptism
The Subjects Of Baptism...
 Must believe in Jesus Mk 16:16; Ro 1:16; Ac 8:36-37
 Must have repented of sins Lk 24:47; Acts 2:38
The Purpose Of Baptism...
 For the remission of sins Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ep 1:7
 To be united with Christ Ro 6:3-4; Ga 3:26-27
 To have newness of life Ro 6:5-6; Col 2:12-13; Ti 3:5
 To be saved! Mk 16:16; 1Pe 3:21
The Gospel
Of Baptism
Is Baptism Necessary...?
 Consider the examples of conversion
 Found in the book of Acts
 Illustrating the preaching of the gospel
 Telling what people were told, what they did
 In every example, people were baptized!
 Baptism was the culmination of responding in faith!
The Gospel
Of Baptism
If When Baptized Into Christ...
 You receive remission of sins Ac 2:38
 Your sins are washed away Ac 22:16
 You are united with Christ Ro 6:3-6
 You are clothed with Christ Ga 3:27
 You are made alive with Christ Co 2:12-13
 You experience the washing of regeneration and
renewing of the Holy Spirit Ti 3:5
 You make an appeal for a good conscience 1Pe 3:21
The Gospel Of Baptism
What Is Your Condition Without Baptism?
The Gospel Of Baptism
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