1. God’s Plan of Salvation (5)

2. Βαπτίζω (baptizo) – “to dip in or under” (Kittel) “1. to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk) 2. To cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water…” (Strong’s)

3. Note: When considering this word in English, be careful with definitions – they might include things different than Biblical teaching. Also, some denominational sources define the word with a doctrinal slant.

4. The word is actually a transliteration (the conversion of a text from one language to another) The Bible clarifies what baptism actually is. And so will we!

5. The great commission Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15-16 Luke 24:47, “repentance and remission of sins.”

6. The book of Acts The AccountHearBelieveRepentConfessBaptism Pentecost Acts 2:38 XXX Samaritans, Simon Acts 8:12-13 XXX Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:35-38 XXXx Paul Acts 9:18, 22:16 XX Cornelius Acts 10:47-48 XXX Lydia Acts 16:15 XXX Philippian Jailer Acts 16:30-34 XXX Crispus, Corinth Acts 18:9,1 Cor. 1:14 XXX Ephesus, 12 men Acts 19:1-5 XXX

7. The teachings of Paul Romans 6:3-4 Galatians 3:27 Colossians 2:12 “buried with Him in baptism” in relation to “circumcision”

8. The teachings of Peter Acts 2:38 Acts 10:47-48 1 Peter 3:20-21 “there is also an antitype which now saves us – baptism…”

9. It’s Purpose Acts 2:38, remission of sins 1 Peter 3:20-21 Acts 22:16, “wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” Galatians 3:27, put on Christ

10. It’s Purpose Romans 6:3-4, buried with Him in baptism, raised to walk in newness of life Matthew 28:19-20, make disciples We see clearly that baptism leads to our salvation. Without it, you CANNOT be saved!

11. It’s Mode Immersion Romans 6:3-4, buried with Him in baptism Colossians 2:12 Acts 8:35-38, they went down into the water and came up out of the water

12. It’s authority In the name of Christ (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) Matthew 28:19, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matt. 3:15, cf. Matt. 21:25, Why was Jesus baptized? To fulfill all righteousness Acts 2:38, 10:48, etc.

13. It’s subjects Repentant believers EVERY example began with hearing the word and believing. 1 Peter 3:21, “…not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God.”

14. ALL four elements are necessary for proper baptism If any element is missing, then the baptism is NOT valid! Acts 19:1-5, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.