A much misunderstood subject in the religious world Although almost every “Christian” group...

A much misunderstood subject in the religious world

A much misunderstood subject in the religious world

Although almost every “Christian” group practices it in some fashion, very few attach any eternal significance to it

Although almost every “Christian” group practices it in some fashion, very few attach any eternal significance to it

Thus far in our study we have examined the seven

“baptisms” to which the New Testament refers

Thus far in our study we have examined the seven

“baptisms” to which the New Testament refers

Allowing the Bible to guide our thoughts, we have concluded

that there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great

Commission- baptism for the remission of sins

Allowing the Bible to guide our thoughts, we have concluded

that there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great

Commission- baptism for the remission of sins

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Ephesians 4:4, 5

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mark 16:15, 16

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 28:18, 19

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.

Acts

2:38

We have likewise allowed the New Testament to define

baptism for us

We have likewise allowed the New Testament to define

baptism for us

It is an immersionIt is an immersion

Water is the element in which it is to be performed

Water is the element in which it is to be performed

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:4

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Acts 8:36

Since there is only one (Ephesians 4:5), and since the New Testament plainly defines

it in the fashion just noted, there can be no other “mode”

and there can be no other element

Since there is only one (Ephesians 4:5), and since the New Testament plainly defines

it in the fashion just noted, there can be no other “mode”

and there can be no other element

Thus, New Testament baptism binding on man today is

immersion in water

Thus, New Testament baptism binding on man today is

immersion in water

Last week we noted that baptism likewise has a purpose

Last week we noted that baptism likewise has a purpose

We found that when God tells man to do something it must

be done

We found that when God tells man to do something it must

be done

Likewise, when God gives man the particulars for doing

something those must be obeyed

Likewise, when God gives man the particulars for doing

something those must be obeyed

We also discovered that, though He does not always do so, whenever God gives man a reason for something’s being done, it must be done for that

reason

We also discovered that, though He does not always do so, whenever God gives man a reason for something’s being done, it must be done for that

reason

In baptism we found such an instance where God gives

reason

In baptism we found such an instance where God gives

reason

Thus, God commands man to be baptized- It must be doneThus, God commands man to be baptized- It must be done

God gives particulars concerning baptism (immersion

in water)- It must be done in that fashion and no other

God gives particulars concerning baptism (immersion

in water)- It must be done in that fashion and no other

God also gives purpose for it- It must be done for that purposeGod also gives purpose for it- It must be done for that purpose


Acts

2:38

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Acts 22:16

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

I

Peter 3:21

Therefore, the “one baptism” of the New Testament binding on man today is the baptism of

the Great Commission

Therefore, the “one baptism” of the New Testament binding on man today is the baptism of

the Great Commission

It is an immersion in water in order to obtain the remission of

sins

It is an immersion in water in order to obtain the remission of

sins

If it is not obeyed in this fashion and for this reason, it is

not New Testament baptism

If it is not obeyed in this fashion and for this reason, it is

not New Testament baptism

In order to please God man must do what He says, in the

way He says and for the reason He says

In order to please God man must do what He says, in the

way He says and for the reason He says

Otherwise man’s actions and faith are vain

Otherwise man’s actions and faith are vain

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:46

What does baptism accomplish?


What is baptism said to do for man?

What is baptism said to do for man?

Obviously, since its purpose is the remission of sins (washing away of sins; salvation) it does

this

Obviously, since its purpose is the remission of sins (washing away of sins; salvation) it does

this

Is there anything else?Is there anything else?

Romans 6:3

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Romans 6:3

Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Galatians 3:27

Romans 6:3 Galatians 3:27CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the WAY (Jn. 14:6)

CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the TRUTH (Jn. 14:6)

CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)CHRIST is the LIFE (Jn. 14:6)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 14:6

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CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)CHRIST is the DOOR (Jn. 10:9)

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

John 10:9

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Redemption (Eph. 1:7)

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Ephesians 1:7





Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Colossians 1:14





Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

I John 5:11





Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Ephesians 1:3





Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)The New Creature (II Cor. 5:17)

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

II Corinthians 5:17





Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)The New Creature (II Cor. 5:17)Salvation (II Tim. 2:10)

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

II Timothy 2:10





Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness of Sins (Col. 1:14)Eternal Life (I Jn. 5:11)Every Spiritual Blessing (Eph. 1:3)The New Creature (II Cor. 5:17)Salvation (II Tim. 2:10)

Are not inAre not in

Do not knowDo not know

Do not possessDo not possess

Have not enteredHave not entered

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Salvation is IN Christ

II Timothy2:10

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

II Timothy 2:10


II Timothy2:10

II Corinthians5:17

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

II Corinthians 5:17


All men…

Christ

In

Not

NotSave

d

In Christ

Saved

II Timothy2:10

II Corinthians5:17

Saved!

A New

Creature!??


Christ

In

Not

NotSave

d

Christ

Saved

In

Baptized Into Christ

Romans 6:3


Romans 6:3


Christ

In

Not

NotSave

d

Christ

Saved

In

Baptized Into Christ

Romans 6:3

Galatians 3:27


Galatians 3:27

These are the only two verses in all the Bible that tell how to

get “into” Christ!

These are the only two verses in all the Bible that tell how to

get “into” Christ!

Both of them say baptism!

Both of them say baptism!

Things Done in BaptismThings Done in Baptism Blessings ReceivedBlessings Received

BaptizedBaptized

The Waters of Baptism

In BaptismInto Christ

Put On


Galatians

3:27

Who?Who?


BaptizedBaptized

BaptizedBaptized


In Baptism

In Baptism

Into Christ

Into His Death

Put On

Reach B

lood


Romans 6:3

What is the significance of being “baptized into His

death?”


death?”It was “in His death” that His blood was shed

It was “in His death” that His blood was shed

But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.

John 19:33, 34


death?”




His blood is the only cleansing agent to remove sin


For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Matthew 26:28

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Revelation 1:5


death?”






Thus, only by getting “into His death” can that blood be

contacted

Thus, only by getting “into His death” can that blood be

contacted

The only way the Bible reveals that

one can get “into His death” or contact His

cleansing blood is through baptism!

The only way the Bible reveals that

one can get “into His death” or contact His

cleansing blood is through baptism!


BaptizedBaptized

BaptizedBaptized

BuriedBuried


In Baptism

In Baptism

In Baptism

Into Christ

Into His Death

With Him

in

Put On

Reach B

lood

Raised W

ith H

im


Romans 6:4

In order to be raised like Christ was raised, must be buried as

Christ was buried


Christ was buried

No one can be so raised who has not been so buried

No one can be so raised who has not been so buried

In order to be raised with Christ one must be buried with ChristIn order to be raised with Christ one must be buried with Christ

Baptism is the only thing that accomplishes this for man

Baptism is the only thing that accomplishes this for man


BaptizedBaptized

BaptizedBaptized

BuriedBuried

BaptizedBaptized


In Baptism

In Baptism

In Baptism

In Baptism

Into Christ

Into His Death

With Him

in

Into Death

Put On

Reach B

lood

Raised W

ith H

im

Raised to

Life


Romans 6:4


Christ was buried


Christ was buried

This “burial” for man is baptismThis “burial” for man is baptism

One who has not been buried could never have been raised to walk “in newness of life”

One who has not been buried could never have been raised to walk “in newness of life”

Therefore, one who has not been baptized (after God’s plan) has not been buried,

could not have been raised, and does not walk in newness

of life (thus, is not a “new creature”)

Therefore, one who has not been baptized (after God’s plan) has not been buried,

could not have been raised, and does not walk in newness

of life (thus, is not a “new creature”)


BaptizedBaptized

BaptizedBaptized

BuriedBuried

BaptizedBaptized

PlantedPlanted


In Baptism

In Baptism

In Baptism

In Baptism

In Baptism

Into Christ

Into His Death

With Him

in

Into Death

Together

Put On

Reach B

lood

Raised W

ith H

im

Raised to

Life

Resurre

ction

For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection

Romans 6:5

Baptism Adds One to the Church


Those baptized hadtheir sins remitted


Acts 2:38




By their baptismthose baptized were

added to a group

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Acts 2:41





added to a group

That group wasThe Lord’s church

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Acts 2:47Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

Acts 2:47 (ASV)





added to a group


Why would being

added to the church

be so significant?

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Colossians 1:18For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

Ephesians 5:23





added to a group


No wonder those

saved (baptized)

were added to it-He is the Savior

of it!

Where else would

the saved be!



Through it man has his sins remitted, his sins washed

away, is saved

Through it man has his sins remitted, his sins washed

away, is saved

Through it one is in the way (Christ), truth (Christ) and life (Christ) and has entered the

door (Christ)

Through it one is in the way (Christ), truth (Christ) and life (Christ) and has entered the

door (Christ)

Through it one has redemption, forgiveness of sins, eternal life,

every spiritual blessing, salvation and is a new creature

Through it one has redemption, forgiveness of sins, eternal life,

every spiritual blessing, salvation and is a new creature

This is true because these are all in Christ, and the only way

to get into Christ is to be baptized into Christ

This is true because these are all in Christ, and the only way

to get into Christ is to be baptized into Christ

Baptism (God’s way) is the only way in which one puts on

Christ, reaches His blood, and is raised to walk a new life

Baptism (God’s way) is the only way in which one puts on

Christ, reaches His blood, and is raised to walk a new life

It is only through baptism that one is added to the church of Christ (the only body He will

save)

It is only through baptism that one is added to the church of Christ (the only body He will

save)

Have you been baptized God’s way- in

the way He says for the reason He says?

Have you been baptized God’s way- in

the way He says for the reason He says?

If not, you do not enjoy any of these blessingsIf not, you do not enjoy any of these blessings

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