Although it is taught by most groups, baptism is given little eternal significance Of the seven baptisms mentioned in the New Testament we have seen that there is but one valid today--the baptism of the Great Commission, baptism for the remission of sins

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Ephesians 4:4, 5

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:15, 16

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Matthew 28:18, 19

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. Acts 2:38

Allowing the New Testament to define baptism for us, we have determined that it is an immersion in water

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 8:36

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? Acts 10:47

Allowing the New Testament to define baptism for us, we have determined that it is an immersion in water Since there is only one, there can be no other “mode” nor any other element

We have also seen that baptism has purpose We noted that when God tells man what to do, how to do it, and the reason for doing it, all three aspects must be obeyed With baptism, we have all three

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. Acts 2:38

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 22:16

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: I Peter 3:21

Thus, God commands man to be baptized- It must be done God gives particulars concerning baptism (immersion in water)- It must be done in that fashion and no other God also gives purpose for it- It must be done for that purpose

The “one baptism” of the New Testament is the only action with the ability to put one “into Christ” We have seen that baptism puts one “into Christ” and studied the significance of being “in Christ”

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:27

“The Sum of Thy Word is Truth”

The sum of thy word is truth; And every one of thy righteous ordinances endureth for ever. Psalm 119:160 (ASV)

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So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

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But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

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I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3

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Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:32

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The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: I Peter 3:21

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Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Acts 2:37 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. Acts 2:38 Hearing RepentanceBaptism

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 2:41 FaithBaptism

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And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. Acts 8:6 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Acts 8:12 Hearing Faith Baptism

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Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Acts 8:35 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Acts 8:37 Hearing Faith Confession

And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Acts 8:38 Baptism

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And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 22:14-16 Hearing Baptism

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: Acts 26:19 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3 Baptism

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And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. Acts 10:5, 6 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. Acts 10:44 Hearing

Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Acts 10:46, 47 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. Acts 11:14 Hearing Baptism

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And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. Acts 16:14 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. Acts 16:15 Hearing Baptism

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And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:30, 31 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. Acts 16:32, 33 Hearing Baptism Faith

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And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. Acts 18:8 HearingFaith Baptism

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Pentecostians Samaritans Eunuch Saul (Paul) Cornelius Lydia HearingFaithRepentanceConfessionBaptism Philippian Jailor Corinthians SUMMARY “The Sum of Thy Word is Truth” Who Would Deny That These Are Essential?

Pentecostians Samaritans Eunuch Saul (Paul) Cornelius Lydia HearingFaithRepentanceConfessionBaptism Philippian Jailor Corinthians SUMMARY “The Sum of Thy Word is Truth” Yet Men Continue To Deny That Baptism Is Essential!

Pentecostians Samaritans Eunuch Saul (Paul) Cornelius Lydia HearingFaithRepentanceConfessionBaptism Philippian Jailor Corinthians SUMMARY “The Sum of Thy Word is Truth” So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 13:3 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 10:32 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: I Peter 3:21

Pentecostians Samaritans Eunuch Saul (Paul) Cornelius Lydia HearingFaithRepentanceConfessionBaptism Philippian Jailor Corinthians SUMMARY “The Sum of Thy Word is Truth” Why are these different? Since Each of these were being given basically the same information, why wasn’t the same information given to each one?

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And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:30, 31 Philippian Jailor And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. Acts 16:32, 33

Saul And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 22:16 ? Inspired preachers never commanded men to do that which they had already done, but took them as they found them, and enjoined upon them only that which they yet lacked for complete obedience.

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