The Pattern of Discipleship
Disciples personally respond to Christ in repentance and faith, obey His command to be baptized, and are vital members of a local church.
Acts 2:36-47
What Is Water Baptism?
Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ and the cleansing He provides for sin, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church.
Colossians 2:9-15; Romans 6:3-7
Disciples, Water Baptism, and the Local Church
Disciples are those who have personally responded to Christ in repentance and faith, obey His command to be baptized, and are vital members of a local church.
Acts 2:36-47
Water Baptism – The Initial Act of Obedient Faith
Water baptism is the initial act of an obedient faith response to the Gospel, the beginning of a life of obedience to God.
Acts 2:36-41
Baptism
Jesus commands everyone who has believed in Him to be water baptized as part of being a disciple of Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20
Baptism – Immersed Into Christ
Because of the meaning of ‘baptism’ and especially the symbolism of being placed in, buried, raised, and clothed with Christ, full immersion is the best mode for water baptism. Galatians 3:26-27 Reading: Mark 1:1-8 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Baptism in the Name of the Lord
Water baptism is done under the authority of the Trinity in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38 Reading: Acts 10:34-48 Listen to the Teaching Look at the Outline
Who Should Be Baptized?
In view of the biblical teaching on the New Covenant and water baptism, only those who have personally professed faith in Christ should be water baptized. Acts 2:38-39; Acts 8:18; 1 Corinthians 7:14 Reading: Hebrews 8:6-13 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
The Limits of Water Baptism
Water baptism does not remove original sin or produce regeneration or justification, but it is the sign that these things have been already done by God and received by faith alone. John 3:3-7; Romans 4:9-12 Reading: Romans 4:16-25 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
The Benefits of Baptism
Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church. Romans 6:1-7 Reading: Colossians 2:9-15 Benediction: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 […]
Why Should I Be Baptized?
Christ commands His followers to be baptized in water as the sign and seal of our union with Him, to receive power in our struggle with sin, and testify of our faith in Him.
Matthew 28:19-20
What Is A Sacrament?
A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His promises.
Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Romans 6:3-4