Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/  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;...

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Water Baptism puts the alien sinner into Christ (Acts 8:12- 16; Galatians 3:26-27). 2. Water Baptism appropriates the forgiveness of our sins (Acts 2:38; Col. 2:11-13). 3. In Water Baptism the alien sinner contacts the cleansing blood of Christ (Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3-6). 4. Water Baptism precedes salvation (Mark 16:16; I Peter 3:21).

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Corinthians 1:17 - Barnes 1 Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, Paul did not baptize in his own name? 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)

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, 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.

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, 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” Blood – 1 Pet 1:18,19 Baptism – Acts 18:8;2:38

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, 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!! Blood – 1 Pet 1:18,19 Baptism – Acts 18:8;2:38

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ 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.

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ 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!!! Those who want to use this passage to nullify the necessity of water baptism contradict Matt. 28:19 in their interpretation.

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, Paul did not baptize in his own name? Baptism is not essential? Had Paul baptized in his own name, he would have made the cross of no effect!!!

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ Cor. 1:17 (NKJV) For Christ did not send me to baptize, Paul did not baptize in his own name? Baptism is essential? Had Paul baptized in his own name, he would have made the cross of no effect!!!

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/ 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 that baptism is not necessary for salvation?

12 Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/2005 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 8888 8888 Ephesians - Acts 19:3-5 5555

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/