5 Common Questions About Baptism

1. Are Sprinkling and Pouring Valid Forms of Baptism? Eph. 4:5, “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” Eph. 4:5, “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” 1 Peter 3:21, “Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you” (NASB) 1 Peter 3:21, “Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you” (NASB) Matt. 28:19, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Matt. 28:19, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Greek BAPTIZO means “To Dip, Dunk, Plunge, Immerse”

Apply “Immersion” to this Question Is sprinkling a valid form of [Immersion]? Is sprinkling a valid form of [Immersion]? Is pouring a valid form of [Immersion]? Is pouring a valid form of [Immersion]? Is immersion a valid form of [Immersion]? Is immersion a valid form of [Immersion]? Greek BAPTIZO means “To Dip, Dunk, Plunge, Immerse”

Baptism is a Burial Rom 6:3-4, “Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Rom 6:3-4, “Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Greek BAPTIZO means “To Dip, Dunk, Plunge, Immerse”

2. Is Infant Baptism Approved by God? Sinners/ the Lost Sinners/ the Lost –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.‘” Believers Believers –Mark 16:16, “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Repentant Repentant –Acts 2:38, “Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Who was directed to be baptized?

3. Is Baptism In Order to Enter a Denomination? Baptism is to join yourself, be united with, Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:26-27). Baptism is to join yourself, be united with, Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:26-27). Baptism should be an answer to sectarian division (1 Cor. 1:10-13; 12:12-14). Baptism should be an answer to sectarian division (1 Cor. 1:10-13; 12:12-14).

4. Is Baptism Essential To Salvation or Is It An Outward Sign of An Inward Salvation? Baptism is essential Baptism is essential –1 Peter 3:21, “Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you” (NASB) Many teach “Faith-only” salvation & baptism is a sign Many teach “Faith-only” salvation & baptism is a sign James 2:24, “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.” James 2:24, “You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.”

4. Is Baptism Essential To Salvation or Is It An Outward Sign of An Inward Salvation? Mark 16:16, “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” True Order: Believes – Baptized – Saved Faith-Only Error: Believes – Saved – Baptized

4. Is Baptism Essential To Salvation or Is It An Outward Sign of An Inward Salvation?  Acts 2:38, “Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”  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.‘”

5. If Baptism Is Essential, Doesn’t That Void God’s Grace? Peter didn’t believe baptism voided God’s Grace (Acts 15:11). Peter didn’t believe baptism voided God’s Grace (Acts 15:11). –What did Peter tell the Jews? (Acts 2:38, 40). –What did Peter tell the Gentiles? (Acts 10:48; 11:14). Paul didn’t believe baptism voided God’s Grace. Paul didn’t believe baptism voided God’s Grace. –Paul and Ephesus (Acts 19:4-5; Eph. 2:8-9). –Romans 6:1-4. Jesus didn’t believe baptism voided God’s Grace. Jesus didn’t believe baptism voided God’s Grace. –He is the embodiment of Grace and Truth (John 1:17). –He commanded baptism (Mark 16:16).

5 Common Questions About Baptism Do you need to be baptized?