1. PRESENTER BY: BISHOP FRED E. HILL, D.D. THE PRINCIPLE OF BAPTISM

2. Focus Thought Not only does baptism fulfill the Lord’s command, but it applies the name of Jesus to the believer.

3. THE PRINCIPLE OF BAPTISM Focus Verse 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..

4. THE PRINCIPLE OF BAPTISM Doctrine of Baptism Emphasized by John - Matthew 3:11 Commanded by Jesus – Matthew 28:19 Practiced by the Apostles -Acts 2:38, 8:16; 10:48; 19:4-5; 22:12-16

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6. THE PRINCIPLE OF BAPTISM The Mode of Baptism By Immersion – Matt. 3:16; Mark 1:9-10; John 3:23; Acts 8:38; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12 In Jesus’ Name – Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 8:12-16; 10:48

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8. THE PRINCIPLE OF BAPTISM What Baptism Does Remits Sin – Acts 2:38; 22:16 Buries One with Christ – Romans 6:3-4; Col. 2:12 Applies the Name of Jesus – John 5:43; 14:26; Matthew 1:21 Saves Us – Mark 16:15-18; Acts 4:12; 1Peter 3:20-21