Biblical Baptism: Understanding Its Purpose
Scriptural baptism, as outlined in Mark 16:16 and Acts 2:38, plays a crucial role in a believer's journey. This baptism signifies repentance, salvation, and remission of sins. It is a symbolic act that puts one into Christ and results in a new life. Understanding the purpose and conditions of baptism according to the Bible is essential for every believer.
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What Baptism Will Not Do Mark 16:16
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned ASV He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned KJV He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned NKJV 2
The need and conditions of scriptural baptism are easily understood by those who have who have not been confused or corrupted in mind by denominational doctrines of men There are many wrong ideas about baptism, even among some in the Lord s Church Let us focus on what the Bible teaches on baptism 3
Scriptural BAPTISM The Bible Teaches Is for the remission of sins Acts 2:38 Is for salvation Mark 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21 Results a in newness of life Rom. 6:3-4 Puts one into Christ Gal. 3:26-27 Is a burial in water Col. 2:12; Acts 8:35-38 Will only benefit scriptural candidates Who were taught the teachings of Christ Matt. 28:18-20 Can t be taught wrong and baptized right (cf. Acts 19:1-5) Who have Bible faith Rom. 10:17 Penitent (sorrowful) believers Acts 2:37-42 Who confess Jesus is God s Son Acts 8:36-39 4
What is Baptism FOR? Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for (eis) the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38 NKJV) For (gar) you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For (gar) as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for (gar) you are all one in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:26-28 NKJV) 5
FOR eis & gar Defined eis A primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.) Strong, # G1519 gar A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles): - and, as, because (that), but, even, for indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet. Strong, # G1063 6
FOR (eis) the remission Christ s Blood Is Shed Matt. 26:28 FOR (eis) the remission of sins Repent And Be Baptized Acts 2:38 7
What Baptism Will NOT Do! 8
Solve All of Lifes Problems Baptism Will NOT Some think baptism is a cure all when it may cause you problems 1 Pet. 4:12-16 Matt. 10:32-40; 2 Tim. 3:12 Some think through prayer, you can ask for anything and get it; when they don t get it, they accuse God of not hearing and answering their prayers Matt. 7:7-11 We must ask in faith Jas. 1:5; 4:1-5; 1 Jn. 5:14 God hears prayers of the faithful 1 Pet. 3:12 Some become discouraged because their problems still exist after baptism Their attitude not changed 1 Tim. 6:6-8 Priorities in wrong order Matt. 6:25, 33 9
Guarantee Eternal Salvation Baptism Will NOT Baptism saves and puts one into Christ, but one, by disobedience, loose their salvation, Ex. Simon Acts 8:9-24 Demas fell from the faith 2 Tim. 4:10 Col. 4:14; Phm. 1:24; 1 John 2:14-17 Numerous warnings of falling from God Hebrews warned of drifting from God s word or departing from God Heb. 2:1-3; 3:12-14 Returned to pollutions of the world 2 Pet. 2:20-22 Galatians were told they had fallen from grace Gal. 5:1-7; 1:6-9 Were foolish and bewitched Gal. 3:1-3 10
Remove Temptation Baptism Will NOT Jesus was tempted of the devil AFTER His baptism Matt. 3:13-4:11 Temptation is part of our everyday life We are to count temptation a joy James 1:2-3 Blessed and rewarded if we endure James 1:12 Yielding to temptation is why we sin we are drawn and enticed by our lusts Jas. 1:13-15 A way of escape is provided 1 Cor. 10:13 Three avenues of temptation 1 John 2:15-16 Jesus tempted through these three avenues Lust of flesh Matt. 4:2-4 Lust of the eyes Matt. 4:8-9 Pride of life Matt. 4:5-6 No uncommon temptations 1 Cor. 10:13 Heb. 4:15 11
Make Sinful Relationships Right Baptism Will NOT Repentance must take place for God to forgive the sinner and grant salvation Repent meansto change one s mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one s past sins Thayer (Rom. 6:1-18) Gambler must stop gambling Thief must stop stealing Drug addict must give up drugs Drunkard must give up drinking Immoral man must practice morality Liar must stop lying Those living an adulterous marriage must cease the marriage Cease any sin and confess sin before God 12
Make Sinful Relationships Right Baptism Will NOT Repentance must occur for God to forgive the sinner and grant salvation We must take off the old man and put on and keep on the new man Eph. 4:17-32 We no longer can walk in darkness we must walk in the light of God s word Eph. 5:1-13 We must abide (live in and remain in) the doctrine (teaching) Christ and His apostles 2 John 10-11 Do you have misunderstandings concerning baptism? 13
We must respect Gods teaching on baptism and not abuse the truth of God that will make us free Be baptized into Christ and walk faithful unto death! CONCLUSION 14
1 John 1:6-10 ASV 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. 15
Acts 16:30 Sirs, What MUST I do ? Alien sinners MUST Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 Believe it John 8:24 Repent of sin in your life Acts 17:30 Confess that Christ is God s Son Matt. 10:32 Be baptized to wash away your sins Acts 2:38 An erring child of God MUST Repent and Pray for Forgiveness 1 John 1:7-9 Be faithful unto death Revelation 2:10b 16
