THE BIBLE TRUTH ABOUT BAPTISM

MT. 28:18-20

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. THE BIBLE TRUTH IS THAT BAPTISM IS NOT FOR SALVATION

 

1. Jesus Proves It [Jn. 4:1-2, Luke 19:10, 23:39-43]

2. Paul Proves It [Rm. 1:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-8, 1:14-17]

3. Grace Proves It [Mt. 3:15, Titus 3:5, Eph. 2:8-9]

 

II. THE BIBLE TRUTH IS THAT BAPTISM IS IMPORTANT

 

1. In Obedience to Christ’s Command [Mt. 28:18-20, Acts 2:41]

2. In Order to Have a Clear Conscience [1 Pet. 3:20-21]

3. In Illustrating Our Faith in Christ [Rm. 6:3-5]

 

III. THE BIBLE TRUTH IS THAT BAPTISM IS VERY SPECIFIC

 

1. For Believers Only [Acts 2:41, 8:12, 36-37, 18:8]

2. By Immersion Only [Mk. 1:9-10, Jn. 3:23, Acts 8:36-38]

3. While Serious is Not Solemn, Joyful but Not a Joke [Acts 8:38-39, 16:31-34]