1. Baptism Baptism Defined: “consisting of the process of immersion, submersion and emergence … to dip” (Vine’s, p. 62). “to immerge, submerge … to overwhelm, to be overwhelmed with calamities, of those who must bear them” (Thayer’s, p. 94).

2. Baptism Six Baptisms In The Bible MOSES: (I Cor. 10:1-2; Ex. 14:12) JOHN: (Matt. 3:7; Mk. 1:5; Jn. 3:23) In this baptism: Sins, not faith confessed (Matt. 3:6). Sins, not faith confessed (Matt. 3:6). Believe on “One to come” (Acts 19:4). Believe on “One to come” (Acts 19:4). None added to the church. None added to the church. No connection with Christ’s blood. No connection with Christ’s blood.

3. Baptism Six Baptisms In The Bible SUFFERING: (Matt. 20:20-23; Mk. 10:37-40; Lk., 12:50) HOLY SPIRIT: (Jn. 14-16; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4)

4. Baptism Six Baptisms In The Bible BAPTISM COMMANDED BY CHRIST: (Matt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:16) In water (Acts 8:36-39) In water (Acts 8:36-39) “For the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38) “For the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38) “Into Christ” (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3) “Into Christ” (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3) Into the church (Acts 2:47) Into the church (Acts 2:47) Saves us (I Pet. 3:21; Col. 3:12-13) Saves us (I Pet. 3:21; Col. 3:12-13)

5. Baptism Six Baptisms In The Bible BAPTISM OF FIRE: (Matt. 3:11-12; Lk. 3:16-17) NOT: “Holy Ghost – Fire Baptism” Fire baptism comes at the end of time. (Mk. 9:43-48; II Thess. 1:6-9) Revelation 21:8 – “lake of fire” 6 Baptisms: 4 are in the past; 1 in the future; 1 is in effect today (Eph. 4:5)!

6. Baptism Five passages tell us baptism comes BEFORE salvation. Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 Romans 6:4 Acts 22:16 I Peter 3:21 No Scripture places salvation BEFORE baptism!!

7. Baptism Blood Of Christ: 1) Remits Sin (Matt. 26:28) 2) Justifies (Rom. 5:9). 3) Washes Sins (Rev. 1:5). Baptism: 1) Remits Sin (Acts 2:38) 2) Justifies (I Cor. 6:11; Acts18:8) 3) Washes Sins (Acts 22:16). The Blood Of Christ Is The Basis Of Salvation; Baptism Is The Means!!

8. Baptism BAPTISM Sinner Salvation (Mk. 16:16; I Pet. 3:21) Rem. Of Sins (Acts 2:38) Washing (Acts 22:16) “Christian” (I Cor. 1:13) Child Of God (Gal. 3:26- 27) Life (Rom. 6:3-4) Freedom (Rom. 6:16-18)

9. BaptismFAITH REPENTANCE CONFESSION BAPTISM CHANGES HEART LIFESTYLE ALLEGIANCE RELATIONSHIP Faith (Heb. 11:6), Repentance (Acts 17:30), Confess (Rom. 10:10), Baptism (Mk. 16:16)

10. Baptism Baptism Is A Birth John 3:3, 5 “Born again” = “Born of water and the spirit” Titus 3:5 I Peter 2:2; Hebrews 5:12-14 Baptism Is Beautiful!!

11. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3) Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)

13. The Blessings In Christ How does one get “into Christ”?? “For as many of you as have been BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST have PUT ON CHRIST” !! (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3) Christ Forgiveness Of Sins (Col. 1:14) Life (I Jn. 5:11) Salvation (II Tim. 2:10) Spiritual Blessings (Eph. 1:3) Redemption (Rom. 3:24) Reconciliation (Eph. 2:16)