Baptism

For

the Remission of Sins

Baptism

For

the Remission of Sins

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings

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Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

1 Pet. 3:21

Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries

Justin Martyr

. . . learned from the apostles . . . obtain in the water remission of sins . . . chooses to be born again . . . .

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries

Tertullian

. . . without baptism, salvation is attainable by none . . . Unless one be born of water, he hath not life. . . .

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries

Tertullian

. . . law of baptizing . . . formula prescribed: "Go," he says, "teaching the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." (Matt. 28:19) "Unless a man has been born again of water and Spirit, he shall not enter into the kingdom of the heavens." (John 3:5) . . . tied faith to the necessity of baptism . . . all who became believers after that time were baptized . . . .

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. 251 “clinical” or “sick” baptism A.D. 251 “clinical” or “sick” baptism A.D. 1331 sprinkling recognized as substitute A.D. 1331 sprinkling recognized as substitute

Historical Overview: BaptismHistorical Overview: Baptism Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Heb. 6:2 Jews, ceremonial washings Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Mk. 1:4 John the Baptist Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Jn. 4:1-2 Jesus, more than John Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Acts 2:38 Pentecost, remission of sins Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries Christians, 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. 251 “clinical” or “sick” baptism A.D. 251 “clinical” or “sick” baptism A.D. 1331 sprinkling recognized as substitute A.D. 1331 sprinkling recognized as substitute

Today: Four Major Teachings

Not baptized

Baptized to obey, not to be saved

Baptism for remission of sins, babies “baptized”

Baptism for remission of sins, people who believe, repent, and confess baptized, not babies

Baptism: Distinguishing DoctrineBaptism: Distinguishing Doctrine Finding the Lord’s church Finding the Lord’s church Jesse L. Sewell Jesse L. Sewell Lucious and Missouri Thornhill Lucious and Missouri Thornhill Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches

Baptism: Distinguishing DoctrineBaptism: Distinguishing Doctrine Finding the Lord’s church Finding the Lord’s church Jesse L. Sewell Jesse L. Sewell Lucious and Missouri Thornhill Lucious and Missouri Thornhill Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches

Hiscox Guide for Baptist Churches

It is not a question as to whether he can be saved without baptism . . . . Baptism may not be essential to salvation, but it is essential to obedience.

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:38 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:38 “for” is “eis”

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:38 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:38 “for” is “eis”

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ

for (eis)the forgiveness of your sins; and you will

receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Definition: eis

In Acts 2:38 eis denotes the direction of an action to a specific end

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:38 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:38 “for” is “eis”

Go ToStore

For(to obtain)

Milk

Repent and be

Baptized

For(to obtain)

Forgiveness of Sins

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Confusion with English word “for” Confusion with English word “for”

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Confusion with English word “for” Confusion with English word “for”

Confusion: English Word “For”

For: “because of”

hanged the man for murder (because of)

For: “to obtain”

went to the store for milk (to obtain)

Which is it in Acts 2:38?

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Confusion with English word “for” Confusion with English word “for” What doses the Bible tells us? What doses the Bible tells us?

Matt. 26:28For = To Obtain

We are baptizedto obtain remission of sins!

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Confusion with English word “for” Confusion with English word “for” What doses the Bible tells us? What doses the Bible tells us?

Matt. 26:28For = To Obtain

We are baptizedto obtain remission of sins!

Matt. 26:28

“for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.”

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

What is Baptism “For”?What is Baptism “For”? Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Acts 2:30 “for” is “eis” Confusion with English word “for” Confusion with English word “for” What doses the Bible tells us? What doses the Bible tells us?

Matt. 26:28For = To Obtain

We are baptizedto obtain remission of sins!

Mk. 16:16Mk.

16:161 Pet. 3:21

1 Pet. 3:21

Rom. 6:3Eph. 1:3Rom. 6:3Eph. 1:3

Baptism

For

the Remission of Sins

Baptism

For

the Remission of Sins