I. The Meaning Of Baptism--- A. Statement--- B. Symbolism--- C. Status.--II.The Moment Of Baptism--- A. Scriptural Pattern--- B. Sincere Practices--- C. Solution To The Problem.

I. To Be Founded On The Savior---II. Must Be Faithful To The Scripture---III. John 17-20-21 The Fellowship Of The Saints---IV. Ephesians 4-11-12 Must Be Feeding The Sheep.

I. Modification of Baptism--- A. Intertestamental Period--- B. Institution of the Practice--- C. Identification and Picture.--II. Mandate For Baptism--- A. Commissioned to the Apostles--- B. Commanded of inquirers--- C. Called for by believers.

I. v.18 The Accomplishment of Christ--II. v. 19a The Appeal of The Cross--III. v. 19b The Accompaniment of Our Confession--IV. v. 20a The Authority of the Church--V. v. 20b The Availability of Christ.

I. Basis For This Study--- A. Baseless Claims--- B. Beliefs of Christians--- C. Baptists Confusion--- D. Biblical Clarification--- E. Bolster Our Congregation---II. Benefits Of This Study--- A. Credibility Of Your Profession--- B. Clarity Of This Picture--- C. Commitment To Piety--- D. Confidence In Your Position.

I. v. 8-10 His Appearance To The Active--II. v.16-17 His Appearance To The Assembly.

I. Distribution of Saints---II. Denominational Significance---III. Doctrinal Similarities---IV. Disregarding the Superficial---V. Standard of Division---IV. Duty To Separate---VI. Decision to Stay.

I. v. 5 A Prescription For Fear---II. v. 6a A Prophecy Fulfilled---III. v. 6b Proof Of Our Faith---IV. v. 7 A Pattern For The Faithful.

I. Beginnings---II. Build-up---III.Beliefs--- A. Similarities--- B. Structure--- C. Scripture--- D. Salvation.

I. v.62-66 The Opposition--II. v.18-1-4 The Overcomer--III. The Obvious--IV. v. 11-15 The Obstinate