1. 1 Baptism Is Essential To Salvation Essential = absolutely necessary

2. Baptism Is Essential 2 Introduction Many deny that baptism is essential to salvation – in fact the majority of religious people and religions deny that it isMany deny that baptism is essential to salvation – in fact the majority of religious people and religions deny that it is Some think baptism is opposed to graceSome think baptism is opposed to grace “Outward sign of an inward grace”“Outward sign of an inward grace” Many deny that baptism is essential to salvation – in fact the majority of religious people and religions deny that it isMany deny that baptism is essential to salvation – in fact the majority of religious people and religions deny that it is Some think baptism is opposed to graceSome think baptism is opposed to grace “Outward sign of an inward grace”“Outward sign of an inward grace”

3. Baptism Is Essential 3 Introduction One of the most common approaches to salvation today is the sinners prayerOne of the most common approaches to salvation today is the sinners prayer The belief is that man says a short prayer stating he is a sinner and asking Jesus to come into his heart and save himThe belief is that man says a short prayer stating he is a sinner and asking Jesus to come into his heart and save him One of the most common approaches to salvation today is the sinners prayerOne of the most common approaches to salvation today is the sinners prayer The belief is that man says a short prayer stating he is a sinner and asking Jesus to come into his heart and save himThe belief is that man says a short prayer stating he is a sinner and asking Jesus to come into his heart and save him

4. Baptism Is Essential 4 Introduction The sinners prayer would have man saved before and without baptismThe sinners prayer would have man saved before and without baptism What does the Bible teach about baptism?What does the Bible teach about baptism? If we accept the Bible as our sole guide in religion then the answer is easily foundIf we accept the Bible as our sole guide in religion then the answer is easily found The sinners prayer would have man saved before and without baptismThe sinners prayer would have man saved before and without baptism What does the Bible teach about baptism?What does the Bible teach about baptism? If we accept the Bible as our sole guide in religion then the answer is easily foundIf we accept the Bible as our sole guide in religion then the answer is easily found

5. Baptism Is Essential 5 One Must Be Baptized To Obey God Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19 Acts 10:47-48Acts 10:47-48 Rev. 22:14Rev. 22:14 There are no non-essential commands of GodThere are no non-essential commands of God Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19 Acts 10:47-48Acts 10:47-48 Rev. 22:14Rev. 22:14 There are no non-essential commands of GodThere are no non-essential commands of God

6. Baptism Is Essential 6 One Must Be Baptized To Be Saved Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16 Note that belief and baptism are equally importantNote that belief and baptism are equally important 1 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:21 Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16 Note that belief and baptism are equally importantNote that belief and baptism are equally important 1 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:21

7. Baptism Is Essential 7 One Must Be Baptized To Be Born Again Jn. 3:5Jn. 3:5 Gal. 3:26-27Gal. 3:26-27 Jn. 3:5Jn. 3:5 Gal. 3:26-27Gal. 3:26-27

8. Baptism Is Essential 8 One Must Be Baptized To Have The Remission Of Sins Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Repent and Be Baptized are inseparably joined in this verseRepent and Be Baptized are inseparably joined in this verse Acts 3:19Acts 3:19 Acts 22:16Acts 22:16 Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 Repent and Be Baptized are inseparably joined in this verseRepent and Be Baptized are inseparably joined in this verse Acts 3:19Acts 3:19 Acts 22:16Acts 22:16

9. Baptism Is Essential 9 One Must Be Baptized To Contact The Blood Of Christ Jn. 19:34Jn. 19:34 Rom. 6:3Rom. 6:3 In being baptized we come in contact with the blood of Christ and enjoy the benefits of that bloodIn being baptized we come in contact with the blood of Christ and enjoy the benefits of that blood Jn. 19:34Jn. 19:34 Rom. 6:3Rom. 6:3 In being baptized we come in contact with the blood of Christ and enjoy the benefits of that bloodIn being baptized we come in contact with the blood of Christ and enjoy the benefits of that blood

10. Baptism Is Essential 10 One Must Be Baptized To Put On Christ Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27 2 Tim. 2:102 Tim. 2:10 Eph. 1:3Eph. 1:3 Eph. 1:7Eph. 1:7 Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27 2 Tim. 2:102 Tim. 2:10 Eph. 1:3Eph. 1:3 Eph. 1:7Eph. 1:7

11. Baptism Is Essential 11 One Must Be Baptized To Walk In Newness Of Life Rom. 6:1-4Rom. 6:1-4 2 Cor. 5:172 Cor. 5:17 Rom. 6:1-4Rom. 6:1-4 2 Cor. 5:172 Cor. 5:17

12. Baptism Is Essential 12 Conclusion “What doth hinder me to be baptized” --- Acts 8:36“What doth hinder me to be baptized” --- Acts 8:36 Acts 22:16 “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”Acts 22:16 “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” “What doth hinder me to be baptized” --- Acts 8:36“What doth hinder me to be baptized” --- Acts 8:36 Acts 22:16 “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”Acts 22:16 “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”