1. Global Family
For now we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and we who have been baptized into union with Christ are enveloped by Him.
Galatians 3:26-28 (LB)

2. Global Family
We are no longer Jews or Gentiles, or slaves or free men, or even merely men or women, but we are all the same — we are Christians; we are one in Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:26-28 (LB)

3. Internal Event: Changed Life ~ On Purpose

4. For it is by grace you are saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

5. Internal Event: Changed Life~ On Purpose
We’ve Been Made New

6. When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside
When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)

7. Internal Event: Changed Life ~ On Purpose
We’ve Been Made New
We Live For Christ - Not Self

8. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
2 Corinthians 5:15 (NIV)

9. Internal Event: Changed Life ~ On Purpose
We’ve Been Made New
We Live For Christ - Not Self
We Are Rescued Rescuers

10. Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

11. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.”
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

12. Why Should I Be Baptized?
To Follow The Example Of Christ

13. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river.
Mark 1:9 (NIV)

14. Why Should I Be Baptized?
To Follow The Example Of Christ
It Demonstrates That
I Believe

15. Acts 18:8
“…many of the people who heard Him believed and were baptized.” (NIV)

16. What’s the Meaning Of Baptism?
It Signifies Christ’s Burial and Resurrection

17. Colossians 2:12
“For when you are baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ.” (NIV)

18. What’s the Meaning Of Baptism?
It Signifies Christ’s Burial and Resurrection
It Symbolizes My New Life In Christ

19. By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead ... so also we may live a new life!
Romans 6:4 (NIV)

20. Who Should Be Baptized?
All Who Believe In Christ & Live For Him

21. Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized...
Acts 2:41 (NIV)