1 Corinthians 1:14-17

1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul was NOT Sent to BaptizePaul was NOT Sent to Baptize Therefore, baptism is NOT a part of the gospel,Therefore, baptism is NOT a part of the gospel, And baptism is NOT essential for salvation Romans 1:16And baptism is NOT essential for salvation Romans 1:16

QUESTIONS: IF Paul was not sent to baptize, did he sin in baptizing Crispus, Gaius and the household of Stephanas? (1 Corinthians 1:14,16)IF Paul was not sent to baptize, did he sin in baptizing Crispus, Gaius and the household of Stephanas? (1 Corinthians 1:14,16) IF Paul had been sent to baptize, would this mean that baptism IS essential to salvation?IF Paul had been sent to baptize, would this mean that baptism IS essential to salvation? John was sent to baptize - John 1:33John was sent to baptize - John 1:33 Was his baptism necessary? Matthew 3:15Was his baptism necessary? Matthew 3:15

Great Commission Sent to Baptize Matthew 28:18-20 “baptizing them”Matthew 28:18-20 “baptizing them” IS the baptism of the Great Commission essential to salvation?IS the baptism of the Great Commission essential to salvation? Did Paul labor under the Great Commission?Did Paul labor under the Great Commission?

What 1 Corinthians 1:17 DOES NOT SAY: Does NOT deny that baptism is a part of the Gospel-Does NOT deny that baptism is a part of the Gospel- Acts 16:13-15 “she and her household were baptized”Acts 16:13-15 “she and her household were baptized” Acts 16:31-34 “he and all his family were baptized”Acts 16:31-34 “he and all his family were baptized” Acts 18:8 “hearing, believed and were baptized”Acts 18:8 “hearing, believed and were baptized”

What 1 Corinthians 1:17 DOES NOT SAY: Does NOT deny that baptism is a part of the Gospel-Does NOT deny that baptism is a part of the Gospel- Acts 19:1-6 “they were baptized”Acts 19:1-6 “they were baptized” In telling them to be baptized, was he preaching the Gospel or some other gospel?In telling them to be baptized, was he preaching the Gospel or some other gospel? Galatians 1:6-9 “let him be accursed”Galatians 1:6-9 “let him be accursed”

Jesus Said: As a result of the Gospel being preached, men would know to believe and be baptizedAs a result of the Gospel being preached, men would know to believe and be baptized Mark 16:15-16 NKJV 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”Mark 16:15-16 NKJV 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

What 1 Corinthians 1:17 DOES NOT SAY: Does Not Say Paul was thankful only a few were baptized at CorinthDoes Not Say Paul was thankful only a few were baptized at Corinth Every Believer at Corinth had been baptized – 1 Corinthians 1:18; Acts 18:8Every Believer at Corinth had been baptized – 1 Corinthians 1:18; Acts 18:8 Ellipsis – omission of words which must be supplied.Ellipsis – omission of words which must be supplied. “sent me not only to baptize”“sent me not only to baptize” John 6:27; 12:44; 1 Corinthians 1:12,13John 6:27; 12:44; 1 Corinthians 1:12,13

Paul followed Example of Jesus in Teaching Baptism John 4:1,2 “Jesus Himself did not baptize”John 4:1,2 “Jesus Himself did not baptize” Acts 18:1-5 Paul was aloneActs 18:1-5 Paul was alone 1 Thessalonians 3:1-61 Thessalonians 3:1-6 Any converts he would have baptized personallyAny converts he would have baptized personally Acts 18:8 Silas & Timothy helpedActs 18:8 Silas & Timothy helped 1 Corinthians 1:12 “I am of Paul”1 Corinthians 1:12 “I am of Paul”

Jesus taught the Apostles to Preach the Gospel to the World Mark 16:15,16 “all the world”Mark 16:15,16 “all the world” Acts 8:35 Philip “preached Jesus” to the Ethiopian.Acts 8:35 Philip “preached Jesus” to the Ethiopian. Vs 36 He asked to be BaptizedVs 36 He asked to be Baptized Baptism is part of the Gospel & of the preaching of JesusBaptism is part of the Gospel & of the preaching of Jesus Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3:26,27; Ephesians 5:25,26; Colossians 2:11,12Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3:26,27; Ephesians 5:25,26; Colossians 2:11,12

Gnostics of 2 nd & 3 rd Century Denied Baptism Tertullian – cir ADTertullian – cir AD –“On Baptism, Chapter XIV” –“For preaching is the prior thing, baptizing the posterior. Therefore the preaching came first: but I think baptizing withal was lawful to him to whom preaching was.”

Deny Baptism = Antichrist 1 John 2:18-22 “he is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son”1 John 2:18-22 “he is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son” 1 John 4:3 “the spirit of the Antichrist,… is now already in the world.”1 John 4:3 “the spirit of the Antichrist,… is now already in the world.” Do we want to accept the view of the Gnostics?Do we want to accept the view of the Gnostics?