1. Welcome to Sunnyside Church of CHRIST ~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 25, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our topic today is Baptism. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feel free to open your BIBLE and follow along with this lesson. At the Sunnyside Church of Christ, we follow what is found in the BIBLE. If you have any questions, please ask at the end of our service.

2. Baptism is a part of Salvation… There are some people today who want to make decisions that are contrary to what is found in the BIBLE. They believe that it is possible to become a Christian on their terms rather then following what GOD says. Let’s take a look at what is found in the BIBLE about Baptism.

3. The purpose of Baptism Acts 2:38 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. Mark 16:15-16 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. Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

4. The purpose of Baptism 1 Peter 3:20-21 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 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 Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

5. The purpose of Baptism Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 2 Corinthians 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.

6. The act of Baptism Acts 8:36-38 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? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

7. The act of Baptism Acts 8:36-38 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 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. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection

8. Holy Spirit Baptism Holy Spirit Baptism was never for the remission of sins. It was recorded two times: 1.In Acts 1:8; 2:1-4 to enable the Apostles to be understood by those at Pentecost where 3000 were baptized. 2.In Acts 11:15-18; 15:7-8 at Cornelius’ home to confirm that the Gentiles were acceptable to GOD.

9. Candidates for Baptism Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Mark 16:15-16 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.

10. Candidates for Baptism Acts 8:36-37 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? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto right- eousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

11. Candidates for Baptism Infant baptisms are not found in the BIBLE (No examples). Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. ~~~ Infants can not: 1.Believe (Mark 16:16) 2.Repent of sins (Acts 2:38) 3.Confess Christ (Romans 10:9-10)

12. Baptisms for conversion Pentecost – Acts 2:37-41 Samaria – Acts 8:4-13 Ethiopian Eunuch – Acts 8:26-39 Apostle Paul (Saul) – Acts 9:1-20 Cornelius – Acts 10:1-48 Lydia – Acts 16:13-15 Philippian Jailer – Acts 16:23-33 Corinthians – Acts 18:8

13. WHY BAPTISM?? 1. CHRIST said to be baptized in Matthew 28:18-20. 2. There are many examples in the Book of Acts. 3. We are told that Baptism: a. is “for the remission of sins” in Acts 2:38. b. will “wash away thy sins” in Acts 22:16.

14. Restoration of Fallen Christians We know that some fell from the faith (1Timothy 1:18-20; 2 Peter 2:20-22). Christians can be restored through the prayers of faithful brethren. ~~~ In a short time we will have a song of encouragement for those who are needing such prayers or who are ready to become a Christian today.

15. Salvation is through CHRIST Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

16. Hear - Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Believe - Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Repent of Sins - Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Confess CHRIST – Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Be Baptized – Acts 2:38 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. Remain faithful until death – Revelation 2:10

17. WHY are YOU waiting? Hear - Romans 10:17 Believe - Mark 16:16 Repent of Sins - Luke 13:3 Confess CHRIST – Romans 10:9-10 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38 Remain faithful until death – Revelation 2:10