Introduction
Colossians 2:12Galatians 3:27Why do y’all talk about baptism so much?
Mark 7:1-8 – Why did Jesus talk about hypocrisy or tradition so much?Baptism did not seem controversial in the New Testament. We don’t have records of anyone believing in Jesus and then balking at being baptized.Mark 16:15-16Acts 2:38Romans 6:3-4I Peter 3:21What about all the other verses?
Things involved in salvation:Titus 3:4-6 – Father, Son, and Holy SpiritEphesians 2:-5 – Mercy, love, and graceRomans 8:24 – HopeEphesians 2:13-16 – Blood and cross of ChristRomans 5:10 – Resurrected life of ChristActs 4:10-12 – Name of ChristRomans 1:16 – GospelRomans 10:14-15 – Inspired preachersJohn 8:32 – TruthMatthew 17:5 – Reception of the gospel (hearing, reading)Romans 5:1 – FaithII Corinthians 7:10 – RepentanceRomans 10:9 – Confession and beliefI Peter 3:21 – BaptismJames 2:24 – WorksRevelation 2:10 – EnduranceAll these verses are true at the same time!What about Ephesians 2?
Ephesians 2:8-10Hebrews 11:4-5, 7-9, 11, 17, 20-24, 27-33 – These people took action because of their faith.Salvation is a gift from God, but we must obey His instructions in order to receive it.John 6:28-29 – Belief here was listed as a work.This passage is teaching against the idea of trying to save yourself.