1. RESOURCE: READY TO BE FREE AUTHOR: BISHOP IRVIN CUNNINGHAM MODIFIED & PRESENTED BY: BISHOP FRED E. HILL, D.D. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus)

2. Introduction 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: (1Peter 3:21). He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:16).

3. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) Definitions Baptizo Greek work, meaning to dip, immerse, or to bury.

4. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) Must We Be Baptized?  John 3:1-6 Baptism is not an option.  Acts 2:38 And the answer is … repent and be baptized.  Mark 16:16 “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.”

5. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) How Must We Be Baptized? The Scriptural mode of water baptism is by immersion:  Acts 8 “Here is water,”  John 3:23 “there was much water there.”

6. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) Why Must We Be Baptized?  Baptism is: for the remission of sins. for the washing away of sins. part of the “New Birth” experience. for washing and cleansing of the conscience. a burial. taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus.

7. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) When Should I Be Baptized? Immediately, upon repenting of your sins, you should be baptized in water… in the name of the Lord Jesus.  Acts 2:38  Matthew 3:5,6

8. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) That Name Should Be Called Over You In Baptism! Jesus commanded his disciples to “baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19). Neither Father, Son, or Holy Ghost are names. These are descriptive title and roles of the one God. Fulfills Matthew

9. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) That Name Should Be Called Over You In Baptism! When you baptize in the name of Jesus you fulfill Matthew 28: 19. Jesus is the name of the Father – John 10:30, 14:6-9 Jesus is the name of the Son – Matthew 1:21 Jesus is the name of the Holy Ghost – John 14:26

10. WATER BAPTISM (In the Name of Jesus) Why Doesn’t Everyone Baptize In His Name? False teacher rose up and many sincere individuals misunderstood the teachings of the Scripture. As a result many wrong ideas developed.

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12. How Important Is Baptism? Anyone who will not submit to the cleaning of baptism in the name of Jesus Christ has no remission of sins and cannot be saved from their sins.

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14. Prayer