Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Baptism Is A Work & We Are Not Saved By Works! The Thief On The Cross Wasn’t Baptized! Saul Was Saved Before He Was Baptized! Cornelius Was Saved Before He Was Baptized! Paul Was Not Sent To Baptize! Arguments Made On Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38;...
2 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Faith Used in Different Ways Rom. 1:5; 3:27; 4:2-13; 5:1;6:16-18; 16:25,26 Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptism Subjectively Romans 10:17 Objectively Jude 1:3,4
3 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Of Faith 1 Thes 1:3; James 2: (Defines the kind of faith that saves) Works Used in Different Ways Of Merit Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5 A System of Sinless Perfection Romans 3:27; 4:2-8; 11:6
4 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 The Walls of Jericho Fell By? A) Grace Only? B) Faith Only? C) Works Only? D) By Grace Through an Obedient Faith? ______ D
5 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 What About The Thief On The Cross? Luke 23:26-43 Jesus had the power to forgive sins - Mat. 9:6 – Jesus saved the thief - Luke 23:43 BUT - does this example of salvation nullify the necessity of baptism for US? - Mk 1:4-5; Jn 4:1-3 Was the thief saved before or after Christ commanded baptism “in His name?” (Mat 28:18,19; Acts 2:38) What covenant did the thief live under? Heb 9:15-17 What covenant did the thief live under? Heb 9:15-17 We live under the “New Covenant” – Heb 8:6-13
6 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Saul of Tarsus – Saved When? On The Road To Damascus? Acts 9:1-8; 22:6-11 As He Fasted And Prayed? Acts 9:9-11 Sometime before Ananias arrived – for he called him “brother Saul?” Acts 9:17; 22:13 If so - he was saved before: He was told what he MUST do – Acts 9:6He was told what he MUST do – Acts 9:6
7 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 What proves too much – “Brother Saul” - Definition 80 adelfov adelphos ad-el-fos’ 1) a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother 2) having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman 3) any fellow or man 4) a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection 5) an associate in employment or office 6) brethren in Christ
8 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Brother Saul - Explanation Brother Saul???? Ananias was a brother in the flesh, a devout man according to the Law, thus, sharing a common background with Saul – Acts 22:12 Were those to whom Peter spoke in Acts 2:29 his Christian brethren? – Were those to whom Paul spoke in Romans 9:3 his Christian brethren? Cf. Acts 2:37; 3:17; 7:2; 13:26,38
9 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Saul of Tarsus – Saved When? On The Road To Damascus? Acts 9:1-8; 22:6-11 As He Fasted And Prayed? Acts 9:9-11 Sometime before Ananias arrived – for he called him “brother Saul?” Acts 9:17; 22:13 When Ananias laid his hands on him and healed his eyes? Acts 9:17,18; 22:12,13 If so - he was saved before: He was told what he MUST do – Acts 9:6He was told what he MUST do – Acts 9:6 He did what he was told to do – Acts 22:16He did what he was told to do – Acts 22:16 He was baptized – His sins were washed away – He called on the name of the Lord
10 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 When Did Saul Obey The Great Commission? – What He Did 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.' When he arose and was baptized – Acts 9:18; 22:16 His sins were washed away – He called on the name of the Lord Then he ate – Acts 9:19
11 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Acts 22:16 Mark 16:15, 16 Romans 10:13–17 Calling Upon The Name of the Lord CALL BELIEF HEAR PREACH SENT GO PREACH GOSPEL BELIEF BAPTISM Not Faith – Rom 10:14 Not Prayer – Jer. 29:12 An Appeal to God – 1 Peter 3:21 Arise Be Baptized=CALLING
12 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – When was He Saved? Questions While he was praying? When the angel appeared? When Peter BEGAN to speak? When the Holy Spirit came? When he obeyed the command?
13 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – Why send for Peter 10:6 “He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do." 10:22 And they said, "Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you." 10:32 Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.' 11:14 who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.' Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
14 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – Speaking by Holy Spirit doesn’t prove he was saved Speaking by the Holy Spirit does not prove that Cornelius was saved: Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Saul had the Spirit of God upon him and did what Cornelius did and spoke by the Spirit of God. – 1 Sam 19:21-23 The Lord opened the mouth of Balaam’s donkey – Num. 22:28 Balaam spoke as directed by the Lord – Num 23:5,12,26 Caiaphas the high priest prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation. God used the mouth of this unregenerate man to speak the message – John 11:51 (Caiaphas was a persecutor of the church – Acts 4:6)
15 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – Explanation of text - 1 Speaking by the Holy Spirit does not prove that Cornelius was saved: Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Why did the Holy Spirit fall upon Cornelius’ household? - Acts 10:45-47; 11:17,18Why did the Holy Spirit fall upon Cornelius’ household? - Acts 10:45-47; 11:17,18 To prove to the Jewish Christians that God would accept the Gentiles who would render obedience to the gospel – Acts 10:35,47,48 What would have happened had God not done this? – Acts 11:1-3,17... Their response – 11:18
16 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – Explanation of text - 2 Speaking by the Holy Spirit does not prove that Cornelius was saved: Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” If Holy Spirit baptism was a uniform occurrence in every case of conversion then:If Holy Spirit baptism was a uniform occurrence in every case of conversion then: Why were the circumcised believers with Peter amazed? (Acts 10:45) Why did Peter have to go back ten years to recall an event of this kind? (Acts 11:15-17) Why would one base an argument on an event that was unique and non-repeatable.Why would one base an argument on an event that was unique and non-repeatable.
17 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Many are trying to quibble their way out of CLEAR N.T. teaching Puzzle Chart - The Pieces Don’t Fit Acts 10 James 2:14-26 Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 1 Peter 3:21 Acts 22:16
18 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – What did Peter believe & teach on baptism? Acts 10:47,48 What did Peter believe and teach about baptism? Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” A command of God that cannot be refused – Acts 10:47,48A command of God that cannot be refused – Acts 10:47,48 To forbid water baptism would have been to withstand God – Acts 10:47, 11:17To forbid water baptism would have been to withstand God – Acts 10:47, 11:17 Acts 10:47-48 (NKJV) "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" [48] And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.
19 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Cornelius – What did Peter believe & teach on baptism? 10:48 & 11:17? What did Peter believe and teach about baptism? Romans 10:17 “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” A command of God that cannot be refused – Acts 10:47,48A command of God that cannot be refused – Acts 10:47,48 To forbid water baptism would have been to withstand God – Acts 10:47, 11:17To forbid water baptism would have been to withstand God – Acts 10:47, 11:17 Acts 10:47 (NKJV) "Can anyone forbid water, "Can anyone forbid water, Acts 11:17 (NKJV) who was I that I could withstand God?"
20 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Examples of Conversion Conversions in Acts BelievedRepentedConfessedBaptized Pentecost – Acts 2: , ,41 Samaria – Acts 8:5-13 12 12,13 Eunuch – Acts 8:35-39 36,37 37 38 Saul – Acts 9,22,26 22:16 Cornelius Acts 10:34-48 43 48 Lydia – Acts 16:13-15 14 15 Jailor – Acts 16:30-34 31 33 Corinthians Acts 18:8 8888 8888 Ephesians - Acts 19:3-5 5555
21 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Baptism Is A Work & We Are Not Saved By Works! The Thief On The Cross Wasn’t Baptized! Saul Was Saved Before He Was Baptized! Cornelius Was Saved Before He Was Baptized! Paul Was Not Sent To Baptize! Arguments Made On Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38;...
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23 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 - Barnes 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, It doesn’t matter WHO baptizes you? Baptism is not essential? (1.) that which Paul here suggests, that if the apostles had themselves baptized, it might have given occasion to strifes, and the formation of parties, as those who had been baptized by the apostles might claim some superiority over those who were not. (Barnes Notes on The New Testament – 1 Cor 1:17)
24 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 – Affirms Our Position 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, This passage affirms our proposition! Understanding the problem: (1:11-13; 3:1- 7)Understanding the problem: (1:11-13; 3:1- 7) Paul emphasizes the importance of belonging to Jesus Christ:Paul emphasizes the importance of belonging to Jesus Christ: Jesus mentioned 11 times in first 10 verses of chapter 1. Paul states the criteria for spiritual ownership, i.e. belonging, relationship.
25 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 – What is The Criteria - Negatively This passage affirms our proposition! 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, (1:12,13) Blood – 1 Pet 1:18,19 Baptism –Acts 18:8;2:38 1 Cor. 1:12-13 (NKJV) Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." [13] Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? Paul did not die for them! Paul did not baptize in his own name Therefore: They could not be “of Paul” Paul did not die for them! Paul did not baptize in his own name Therefore: They could not be “of Paul”
26 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 - What is The Criteria - Positively This passage affirms our proposition! 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, (1:12,13) Blood – 1 Pet 1:18,19 Baptism –Acts 18:8;2:38 1 Cor. 1:12-13 (NKJV) Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." [13] Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? JESUS DIED FOR THEM They were baptized in the name of Christ Therefore: They belonged to Christ!! JESUS DIED FOR THEM They were baptized in the name of Christ Therefore: They belonged to Christ!!
27 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 – What & When? Rev 1:5 & Rom 6:3 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, Romans 6:3-4 (NKJV) 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. Rev. 1:5 (NKJV) and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,
28 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 – Anyone could baptize 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, It doesn’t matter WHO baptizes you? Baptism is not essential? Anyone could baptize – but not just anyone could perform the work of an apostle!
29 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 – Baptism is essential 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, It doesn’t matter WHO baptizes you? Baptism is essential? Anyone could baptize – but not just anyone could perform the work of an apostle!
30 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:13-17 – Context – What Is The Meaning? 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, 1 Cor. 1:13-17 (NKJV)... Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? [14] I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, [15] lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. [16] Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. [17] For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
31 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, Corinthians 1:17 – The meaning is clear – Paul Did Not Baptize In His Own Name! 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, Paul did not baptize in his own name! Paul did baptize Crispus and Gaius, and the household of Stephanas by the authority of Christ in obedience to the command of the Lord. If baptizing makes the cross of no effect – then Paul made the cross of no effect when he baptized anyone. Had Paul baptized in his own name, he would have made the cross of no effect!!! Mr. Cook’s interpretation of this passage contradicts Matt. 28:19.
32 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 What Did Paul Teach About Baptism? – Cook & Paul Disagree 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, Acts 16:33Acts 16:33 Acts 22:16Acts 22:16 Romans 6:1-7Romans 6:1-7 1 Corinthians 12:131 Corinthians 12:13 Galatians 3:26,27Galatians 3:26,27 Colossians 2:12,13Colossians 2:12,13 Ephesians 5:26Ephesians 5:26 Titus 3:5Titus 3:5 Did Paul believe & teach what Mr. Gene Cook Jr. believes & teaches?
33 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 How Much Obedience Is Enough In order for Noah’s family to be saved? – Gen 6:8, 22; 7:5; Heb 11:7; 1 Peter 3:21 In order for the walls of Jericho to fall? – Josh. 6:2, 20; Heb. 11:30 In order for Naaman to be cleansed of his leprosy? – 2 Kings 5:10-14 In order for the 3,000 on the day of Pentecost to receive the remission of their sins? – Acts 2:38 In order for the erring child of God to be forgiven of sin? – Acts 8:19-24; 1 John 1:7-9
34 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Is Obedience To Jesus Christ A Part of The Gospel? – Quote by Cook – “We Know That Baptism is NOT... “We know that water baptism, according to the scriptures, is not part of the Gospel, yet it’s separate and distinct. As we study the Bible as a whole, we see that it is the first step of obedience for the new believer.” (Gene Cook Jr., Exposing The International Church of Christ, Page 35)
35 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Is Obedience To Jesus Christ A Part of The Gospel? Facts To Believe Facts To Believe – 1 Cor. 15:1-8 Commands To Obey Commands To Obey – Mark 16:16; Rom 6:16-18; 10:16; 2 Thes 1:7-9; Heb. 5:8,9; James 2:14-26 Promises To Be Enjoyed – Promises To Be Enjoyed – Col 1:5, 23
36 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Is Obedience To Jesus Christ A Part of The Gospel? – Mark 16:16 Mark 16:15-16 (NKJV) 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.
37 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Is Obedience To Jesus Christ A Part of The Gospel? – Acts 2:36-39 Acts 2:36-39 (NKJV) “ [36]... God has made this Jesus,... both Lord and Christ."... “what shall we do?" [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. [39] For the promise is...”
38 Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20, 2005 Examples of Conversion Conversions in Acts BelievedRepentedConfessedBaptized Pentecost – Acts 2: , ,41 Samaria – Acts 8:5-13 12 12,13 Eunuch – Acts 8:35-39 36,37 37 38 Saul – Acts 9,22,26 22:16 Cornelius Acts 10:34-48 43 48 Lydia – Acts 16:13-15 14 15 Jailor – Acts 16:30-34 31 33 Corinthians Acts 18:8 8888 8888 Ephesians - Acts 19:3-5 5555
Don McClainW. 65th St. church of Christ - March 20,