God’s Plan of Salvation (5)

• Βαπτίζω (baptizo) –

• “to dip in or under” (Kittel)“1. to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk) 2. To cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water…” (Strong’s)

• Note: When considering this word in English, be careful with definitions – they might include things different than Biblical teaching. Also, some denominational sources define the word with a doctrinal slant.

• The word is actually a transliteration (the conversion of a text from one language to another)

• The Bible clarifies what baptism actually is.

• And so will we!

• The great commissionMatthew 28:18-20Mark 16:15-16Luke 24:47, “repentance and remission of sins.”

• The book of Acts

The Account Hear Believe Repent Confess Baptism

PentecostActs 2:38

X X X

Samaritans, SimonActs 8:12-13

X X X

Ethiopian EunuchActs 8:35-38

X X X x

PaulActs 9:18, 22:16

X X

CorneliusActs 10:47-48

X X X

LydiaActs 16:15

X X X

Philippian JailerActs 16:30-34

X X X

Crispus, CorinthActs 18:9,1 Cor. 1:14

X X X

Ephesus, 12 menActs 19:1-5

X X X

• The teachings of Paul•Romans 6:3-4•Galatians 3:27•Colossians 2:12 “buried

with Him in baptism” in relation to “circumcision”

• The teachings of Peter •Acts 2:38•Acts 10:47-48•1 Peter 3:20-21 “there is

also an antitype which now saves us – baptism…”

• It’s Purpose•Acts 2:38, remission of sins•1 Peter 3:20-21•Acts 22:16, “wash away your

sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

•Galatians 3:27, put on Christ

• It’s Purpose•Romans 6:3-4, buried with

Him in baptism, raised to walk in newness of life•Matthew 28:19-20, make

disciples

We see clearly that baptism leads to our

salvation. Without it, you CANNOT be saved!

• It’s Mode• Immersion •Romans 6:3-4, buried with

Him in baptism•Colossians 2:12•Acts 8:35-38, they went

down into the water and came up out of the water

• It’s authority• In the name of Christ (Father, Son and

Holy Spirit)•Matthew 28:19, in the name of the

Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

•Matt. 3:15, cf. Matt. 21:25, Why was Jesus baptized? To fulfill all righteousness

•Acts 2:38, 10:48, etc.

• It’s subjects• Repentant believers• EVERY example began with

hearing the word and believing.•1 Peter 3:21, “…not the

removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God.”

• ALL four elements are necessary for proper baptism

• If any element is missing, then the baptism is NOT valid!

•Acts 19:1-5, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.