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Paradoxes of Baptism “A statement that seems to be contradictory but is true.” “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” Matt. 23:12
Baptism is a Birth but a Death John 3:1-6 - New Birth Nicodemus “Born again” “Born of water and of the Spirit” Baptism is involved
Baptism is a Birth but a Death Rom. 6:1-17 Word death occurs 15 times Crucified, buried, resurrected Old man dies “Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him:” Rom. 6:8
Baptism is a Burial but a Resurrection Rom. 6:3-4 Baptism means immersion Mark 1:9 Jesus immersed in the Jordan Israel Crossing Red Sea Exodus 14:21-22 1 Cor. 10:1-2
Baptism is a Burial but a Resurrection Col. 2:12 = “buried” - “risen” Contrast before & after - Rom.6 Body of Sin Bondage Reign Serving Dead to Sin Newness of life Christ likeness Alive unto God
Baptism is a Calling but an Answering Acts 22:16 = “calling on the name of the Lord” Called by the Gospel - Heb.1:1-2 Rom. 9:24 1 Pet. 2:9 - called out of darkness Acts 2:21 “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Baptism is a Calling but an Answering 1 Pet. 3:20-21 Flood Illustration Waters separated saved from those drowned Good Conscience when we obey the commands of God
Baptism is a Putting Off but also a Putting On Col. 2:9-13 Put off Old Man of Sin Put off this old sinful man
Baptism is a Putting Off but also a Putting On Gal. 3:26-27 Become son of God by faith When we obey the gospel Baptized into Christ 2 Cor. 5:17 - “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature:”
Paradoxes of Baptism Baptism is essential Acts 2:38 Mark 16:16 There is only one baptism Eph. 4:4-6
Paradoxes of Baptism It is a Birth but a Death It is a Burial but a Resurrection It is a Calling but an Answering It is a Putting Off but a Putting on
Acts 22:16 NKJV “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
Romans 6:3-6 Baptism Death Resurrection BURIAL
Bible Baptism Can Bring Newness Of LIFE
Are you ready To be Baptized ?
Paradoxes of Baptism
Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Jan. 22, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com