Understanding the Role of Baptism in Salvation Process
Explore the significance of baptism in the context of salvation, discussing how it is an act of faith and obedience rather than a meritorious work. The process of salvation involves grace, faith, and obedience as outlined in scriptures, emphasizing the importance of hearing the word, believing, and obeying God's plan for salvation.
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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!
