1. Ephesians 4:5

2.  The Bible teaches of ONE baptism that is effective and necessary (Ephesians 4:5).  We need to ask if we have received the proper baptism!

3.  THE ONE BAPTISM IS AN IMMERSION  It is a burial – Colossians 2:12, 13  Sprinkling and pouring do not meet the requirements of a burial.

4.  THE ONE BAPTISM IS IN WATER  Water baptism is the only baptism that is commanded – Acts 10:47, 48; Mark 16:16  Baptism of the Holy Spirit was never commanded.

5.  THE ONE BAPTISM IS FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS  Water baptism is the only baptism that is commanded – Acts 10:47, 48; Mark 16:16  “Baptism does not ‘save you,’ only your faith in Christ saves you.” (Southern Baptist Convention)

6.  THE ONE BAPTISM ADDS YOU TO THE ONE CHURCH  Those who were baptized were saved, and added to the church – Acts 2:41, 47  Denominationalism is against the plea of the Bible – 1 Corinthians 1:10

7.  “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Mark 16:16