Importance of Baptism in Salvation Process
Why should I be baptized?
Preliminary
observations
•
What is baptism?
A transliterated word
(
βαπτίζω
, baptizō) that means to dip,
submerge, immerse one.
The very word implies that it involves being
submerged under water.
Much of scripture bears this out –
Romans 6:3-4, Acts 8:38-39, John
3:23
– John baptizing, “
much water there
”
This invalidates pouring and sprinkling as
Biblical baptism
Preliminary
observations
•
Baptism alone does not save us
•
Baptism is part of a process that leads to
our salvation.
•
Salvation begins with the grace of God
–
Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11
•
Baptism requires faith
– it is an act of
faith.
John 8:24, Mark 16:16,
e.g. Acts.
This is why we do not baptize infants.
Preliminary
observations
•
Baptism is not a meritorious work
•
In baptism, we do NOT earn our
salvation.
•
Some dismiss baptism the necessity of
baptism to be saved, calling it a work,
because it is doing something.
The premise is that if we need to be
baptized, then our salvation is not by
faith.
Preliminary
observations
•
Baptism is not a meritorious work
•
In baptism, we ARE doing something –
namely we are obeying God. This is
what sets us apart from the lost.
•
Obedience IS necessary –
Hebrews 5:9, Matthew 7:21-23,
Luke 6:46
2 Thessalonians 1:8
Preliminary
observations
•
Baptism is not a meritorious work
•
So if by works, you mean we need to
take action – then I affirm baptism is a
work.
•
BUT, so is faith –
1 Thessalonians
1:3, John 6:28-29
So is confession –
Romans 10:9-10
James 2:17, 24
– tells us we show
our faith by our works
Preliminary
observations
•
Baptism is not a meritorious work
•
But I deny that we can EARN our
salvation – EVER!
AND I deny that baptism is a meritorious
work.
Baptism is simply about obeying God as
we shall see.
Preliminary
observations
•
God’s plan of salvation (our part) also
includes:
•
Hearing the word
–
Romans 10:17
•
Believing in Him
–
Mark 16:16, Acts
2:37, 16:30-31
•
Belief is so fundamental that it can be used
to summarize our part in obeying the
gospel.
Consider
Acts 18:8 –
Crispus,
cf. 1 Corinthians 1:14
Preliminary
observations
•
God’s plan of salvation (our part) also
includes:
•
Repentance
–
Acts 2:38, 17:30-31
•
Confessing Jesus
–
Romans 10:9-
10, Acts 8:37
•
Only after all these actions is one ready
to be baptized.
Why be baptized?
•
Simply stated, it is what God tells us to
do!
•
Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:16
– the “great commission”
•
Romans 6:3-4,
describes baptism as
a burial and that which puts us into
contact with the death of Jesus
•
Galatians 3:27,
as many as have
been baptized into Christ…
Why be baptized?
•
Simply stated, it is what God tells us to
do!
•
Colossians 2:11-12,
circumcision
made without hands
•
1 Peter 3:20-21,
Just as Noah and
his family were saved through water, so
“baptism now saves us”… a reaction to
our faith
Why be baptized?
•
Consider the book of Acts
Why be baptized?
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Baptism is a crucial step in the process leading to salvation, integrating faith, obedience, and God's grace. While baptism alone does not save, it symbolizes our faith and obedience to God's plan of salvation. It is not a meritorious work that earns salvation but a demonstration of our commitment to follow God's commands. Through baptism, we align ourselves with God's will and participate in the transformative journey towards redemption. Understanding the significance of baptism in the context of salvation deepens our spiritual understanding and strengthens our relationship with God.
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Preliminary observations What is baptism? A transliterated word ( , baptiz ) that means to dip, submerge, immerse one. The very word implies that it involves being submerged under water. Much of scripture bears this out Romans 6:3-4, Acts 8:38-39, John 3:23 John baptizing, much water there This invalidates pouring and sprinkling as Biblical baptism
Preliminary observations Baptism alone does not save us Baptism is part of a process that leads to our salvation. Salvation begins with the grace of God Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11 Baptism requires faith it is an act of faith. John 8:24, Mark 16:16, e.g. Acts. This is why we do not baptize infants.
Preliminary observations Baptism is not a meritorious work In baptism, we do NOT earn our salvation. Some dismiss baptism the necessity of baptism to be saved, calling it a work, because it is doing something. The premise is that if we need to be baptized, then our salvation is not by faith.
Preliminary observations Baptism is not a meritorious work In baptism, we ARE doing something namely we are obeying God. This is what sets us apart from the lost. Obedience IS necessary Hebrews 5:9, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 6:46 2 Thessalonians 1:8
Preliminary observations Baptism is not a meritorious work So if by works, you mean we need to take action then I affirm baptism is a work. BUT, so is faith 1 Thessalonians 1:3, John 6:28-29 So is confession Romans 10:9-10 James 2:17, 24 tells us we show our faith by our works
Preliminary observations Baptism is not a meritorious work But I deny that we can EARN our salvation EVER! AND I deny that baptism is a meritorious work. Baptism is simply about obeying God as we shall see.
Preliminary observations God s plan of salvation (our part) also includes: Hearing the word Romans 10:17 Believing in Him Mark 16:16, Acts 2:37, 16:30-31 Belief is so fundamental that it can be used to summarize our part in obeying the gospel. Consider Acts 18:8 Crispus, cf. 1 Corinthians 1:14
Preliminary observations God s plan of salvation (our part) also includes: Repentance Acts 2:38, 17:30-31 Confessing Jesus Romans 10:9- 10, Acts 8:37 Only after all these actions is one ready to be baptized.
Why be baptized? Simply stated, it is what God tells us to do! Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:16 the great commission Romans 6:3-4, describes baptism as a burial and that which puts us into contact with the death of Jesus Galatians 3:27, as many as have been baptized into Christ
Why be baptized? Simply stated, it is what God tells us to do! Colossians 2:11-12, circumcision made without hands 1 Peter 3:20-21, Just as Noah and his family were saved through water, so baptism now saves us a reaction to our faith
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 Began preaching
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 Began preaching Cornelius 10:47-48 Pentecost
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 Began preaching Cornelius 10:47-48 Pentecost Lydia 16:14-15 Received
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 Began preaching Cornelius 10:47-48 Pentecost Lydia 16:14-15 Received Jailer 16:31-34 Rejoiced
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 Began preaching Cornelius 10:47-48 Pentecost Lydia 16:14-15 Received Jailer 16:31-34 Rejoiced Corinthians 18:8
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 Began preaching Cornelius 10:47-48 Pentecost Lydia 16:14-15 Received Jailer 16:31-34 Rejoiced Corinthians 18:8 Ephesians 19:4-5 Baptized again
Why be baptized? Consider the book of Acts Acts Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptized Life in Jerusalem Pentecost 2:38 Rem. Of Sins Samaritans Simon 8:12-13 The Eunuch 8:35-38 Rejoicing Paul 9:18, 22:16 See his life Gal 2:20 Began preaching Cornelius 10:47-48 36-38 Pentecost Lydia 16:14-15 Received Jailer 16:31-34 Washed stripes Believed in Jesus Rejoiced Corinthians 18:8 Ephesians 19:4-5 Burned magic Baptized again
Have you obeyed the gospel? Have you obeyed the gospel? Have you been baptized unto salvation?
Let us pray! Let us pray!
