Ephesians 2:8-9

Naaman – II Kings 5:9-14

Greek baptizo – dip, immerse

Many baptized in Acts: Acts 8:12, 38; 16:15, 33, and more!

Scriptures relating to baptism:

Mark 16:16

Acts 2:38 – Some argue that “for forgiveness of sins” means “because of the forgiveness of your sins” but this does not match the Greek meaning of the phrase. Compare Matthew 26:28.

Acts 22:16 – Paul definitely believed in Jesus at this point, but he still needed forgiveness of his sins via baptism.

Romans 6:3-4

Jesus (physical) – death, burial, resurrection

Me (spiritual) – dead to sin, buried in baptism, newness of life

I Corinthians 12:13

Galatians 3:27

I Peter 3:21

Outward sign of an inward grace?

This phrase is not in the Bible. Is the concept? No!

Baptism is the moment when God washes away one’s sins with the power of Jesus’ blood!

Sense of urgency:

Acts 2

Acts 8 – Ethiopian eunuch

Saul

Philippian jailer

Rejoiced after baptism

Philippian jailer

Ethiopian

If baptism is required for salvation, what more would God have to say to communicate that?

Acts 19:1-5 – One may still need to be baptized into Christ if a previous baptism was a different kind of baptism.