lesson 6: a study of romans 6:3-4 lesson 6: a study of romans 6:3-4

Lesson 6:Lesson 6:A Study of Romans 6:3-4A Study of Romans 6:3-4Lesson 6:Lesson 6:A Study of Romans 6:3-4A Study of Romans 6:3-4

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

Wash away sinsWash away sinsBe baptizedBe baptizedActs 22:16Acts 22:16

Remission of sinsRemission of sinsRepentRepentBe baptizedBe baptizedActs 2:38Acts 2:38

Saved from sinsSaved from sinsBelieveBelieveBe baptizedBe baptized

Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16

ChristianChristianNew rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ GodBe baptizedBe baptizedMatt. 28:18-20Matt. 28:18-20

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:2

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22

Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13

Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14

Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8




Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16






Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1

““Bapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 versesBapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 verses

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16

Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13

Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12

Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41


Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33

Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15

Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16

Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48


Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38

Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-downLet’s Study What the Bible Says!Let’s Study What the Bible Says!

Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16

Rom 6:2 How shall we who died to Rom 6:2 How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized…many of us as were baptized…

Christians Christians have “died have “died to sin.”to sin.”

Christians Christians have “died have “died to sin.”to sin.”

Christians Christians were once were once dead “in dead “in sin,” but not sin,” but not any longer.any longer.

Christians Christians were once were once dead “in dead “in sin,” but not sin,” but not any longer.any longer.

Paul’s Paul’s statements statements about about baptism & baptism & conversion conversion also apply to also apply to his baptism his baptism & & conversion.conversion.

Paul’s Paul’s statements statements about about baptism & baptism & conversion conversion also apply to also apply to his baptism his baptism & & conversion.conversion.

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?1.1. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”

• ““Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)- ““Eis” is always prospective (looking forward), Eis” is always prospective (looking forward),

“indicating “indicating motion intomotion into a thing” (BDAG 288). a thing” (BDAG 288).- ““to bring by baptism into fellowship with Christ” to bring by baptism into fellowship with Christ”

(Thayer 94)(Thayer 94)

• There are no degrees—one is either There are no degrees—one is either in in or or outout• The Bible only gives one way “into Christ” and The Bible only gives one way “into Christ” and

that is baptism (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27).that is baptism (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27).

1.1. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”• ““Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)

- ““Eis” is always prospective (looking forward), Eis” is always prospective (looking forward), “indicating “indicating motion intomotion into a thing” (BDAG 288). a thing” (BDAG 288).

- ““to bring by baptism into fellowship with Christ” to bring by baptism into fellowship with Christ” (Thayer 94)(Thayer 94)

• There are no degrees—one is either There are no degrees—one is either in in or or outout• The Bible only gives one way “into Christ” and The Bible only gives one way “into Christ” and

that is baptism (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27).that is baptism (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27).

into Christ

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?2. It is the only way “into His death.”2. It is the only way “into His death.”

• The benefits of the death of Christ are essential The benefits of the death of Christ are essential only obtained when one is baptized into (eis) only obtained when one is baptized into (eis) them.them.

• Salvation from sin requires the cleansing power of Salvation from sin requires the cleansing power of Christ’s blood (Rev. 1:5; 1 Pt. 1:18-22; 1 Jn. 1:7).Christ’s blood (Rev. 1:5; 1 Pt. 1:18-22; 1 Jn. 1:7).

• One is either redeemed by the blood of Christ or One is either redeemed by the blood of Christ or he is lost—there is NO middle ground.he is lost—there is NO middle ground.

• Thus, there must be a precise moment when one Thus, there must be a precise moment when one moves from being lost to being redeemed.moves from being lost to being redeemed.

• Can one be saved Can one be saved OUTSIDE OUTSIDE the death of Christ? the death of Christ? If so, then Jesus died a useless death!If so, then Jesus died a useless death!

2. It is the only way “into His death.”2. It is the only way “into His death.”• The benefits of the death of Christ are essential The benefits of the death of Christ are essential

only obtained when one is baptized into (eis) only obtained when one is baptized into (eis) them.them.

• Salvation from sin requires the cleansing power of Salvation from sin requires the cleansing power of Christ’s blood (Rev. 1:5; 1 Pt. 1:18-22; 1 Jn. 1:7).Christ’s blood (Rev. 1:5; 1 Pt. 1:18-22; 1 Jn. 1:7).

• One is either redeemed by the blood of Christ or One is either redeemed by the blood of Christ or he is lost—there is NO middle ground.he is lost—there is NO middle ground.

• Thus, there must be a precise moment when one Thus, there must be a precise moment when one moves from being lost to being redeemed.moves from being lost to being redeemed.

• Can one be saved Can one be saved OUTSIDE OUTSIDE the death of Christ? the death of Christ? If so, then Jesus died a useless death!If so, then Jesus died a useless death!

into His death

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Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?2. It is the only way “into His 2. It is the only way “into His

death.”death.”2. It is the only way “into His 2. It is the only way “into His

death.”death.”

into His death

We are “We are “baptized into His baptized into His deathdeath” (Rom. 6:3). ” (Rom. 6:3). (NOT believe into or repent into)(NOT believe into or repent into)

We are “We are “baptized into His baptized into His deathdeath” (Rom. 6:3). ” (Rom. 6:3). (NOT believe into or repent into)(NOT believe into or repent into)

We are “baptized We are “baptized into into ChristChrist……into His deathinto His death” ” (Rom. 6:3).(Rom. 6:3).

We are “baptized We are “baptized into into ChristChrist……into His deathinto His death” ” (Rom. 6:3).(Rom. 6:3).

Christ shed His blood in His Christ shed His blood in His death (John 19:34).death (John 19:34).Christ shed His blood in His Christ shed His blood in His death (John 19:34).death (John 19:34).

““In HimIn Him we have redemption we have redemption through His bloodthrough His blood, the , the forgiveness of sins” (Eph. 1:7).forgiveness of sins” (Eph. 1:7).

““In HimIn Him we have redemption we have redemption through His bloodthrough His blood, the , the forgiveness of sins” (Eph. 1:7).forgiveness of sins” (Eph. 1:7).

Christ’s blood was “shed…Christ’s blood was “shed…for the remission of sins” for the remission of sins” (Matt. 26:28).(Matt. 26:28).

Christ’s blood was “shed…Christ’s blood was “shed…for the remission of sins” for the remission of sins” (Matt. 26:28).(Matt. 26:28).

To be saved, we must be To be saved, we must be ““washed from our sins in washed from our sins in His own bloodHis own blood” (Rev. 1:5).” (Rev. 1:5).

To be saved, we must be To be saved, we must be ““washed from our sins in washed from our sins in His own bloodHis own blood” (Rev. 1:5).” (Rev. 1:5).

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.3. Baptism is a burial.3. Baptism is a burial.

• By By definitiondefinition it means to dip, immerse, it means to dip, immerse, submergesubmerge

• By By exampleexample it requires going into the water it requires going into the water and coming out of the water (Mk 1:10; Ac. and coming out of the water (Mk 1:10; Ac. 8:38-39)8:38-39)

• By By practicepractice it requires “much water” (Jn. it requires “much water” (Jn. 3:23)3:23)

• By By explanation & useexplanation & use in Romans 6:4 it in Romans 6:4 it signifies “to bury with or together” (only in signifies “to bury with or together” (only in Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12)Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12)

3. Baptism is a burial.3. Baptism is a burial.• By By definitiondefinition it means to dip, immerse, it means to dip, immerse,

submergesubmerge• By By exampleexample it requires going into the water it requires going into the water

and coming out of the water (Mk 1:10; Ac. and coming out of the water (Mk 1:10; Ac. 8:38-39)8:38-39)

• By By practicepractice it requires “much water” (Jn. it requires “much water” (Jn. 3:23)3:23)

• By By explanation & useexplanation & use in Romans 6:4 it in Romans 6:4 it signifies “to bury with or together” (only in signifies “to bury with or together” (only in Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12)Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12)

buried

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.4. Prepositions demand its essentiality.4. Prepositions demand its essentiality.

• “…“…Buried Buried together WITH Himtogether WITH Him.” .” - When are we united When are we united withwith Christ? Is it essential? Christ? Is it essential?

• “…“…Buried Buried together THROUGH baptismtogether THROUGH baptism.”.”- Baptism is Baptism is the means by which the means by which one is united one is united

with Him. Is it essential?with Him. Is it essential?

• “…“…Buried Buried together INTO deathtogether INTO death.”.”- In repentance, we die to the practice of sin.In repentance, we die to the practice of sin.- In baptism, we die to sin (its eternal In baptism, we die to sin (its eternal

consequences).consequences).- Can one be out of “death to sin” & still be saved?Can one be out of “death to sin” & still be saved?

4. Prepositions demand its essentiality.4. Prepositions demand its essentiality.• “…“…Buried Buried together WITH Himtogether WITH Him.” .”

- When are we united When are we united withwith Christ? Is it essential? Christ? Is it essential?

• “…“…Buried Buried together THROUGH baptismtogether THROUGH baptism.”.”- Baptism is Baptism is the means by which the means by which one is united one is united

with Him. Is it essential?with Him. Is it essential?

• “…“…Buried Buried together INTO deathtogether INTO death.”.”- In repentance, we die to the practice of sin.In repentance, we die to the practice of sin.- In baptism, we die to sin (its eternal In baptism, we die to sin (its eternal

consequences).consequences).- Can one be out of “death to sin” & still be saved?Can one be out of “death to sin” & still be saved?

buried

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.5. Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”5. Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”

• ““That” (Gk, That” (Gk, hinahina) denotes purpose or result.) denotes purpose or result.• ““Newness of life” is the focal point of the text.Newness of life” is the focal point of the text.• The PURPOSE of being “buried with Him The PURPOSE of being “buried with Him

through baptism” is to be “raised…walk in through baptism” is to be “raised…walk in newness of life.”newness of life.”

• When one dies, is buried & raised, he does not When one dies, is buried & raised, he does not begin the old life again. He begins a begin the old life again. He begins a NEW NEW life!life!

• The new life entails freedom from sin (v. 2, 7).The new life entails freedom from sin (v. 2, 7).

5. Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”5. Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”• ““That” (Gk, That” (Gk, hinahina) denotes purpose or result.) denotes purpose or result.• ““Newness of life” is the focal point of the text.Newness of life” is the focal point of the text.• The PURPOSE of being “buried with Him The PURPOSE of being “buried with Him

through baptism” is to be “raised…walk in through baptism” is to be “raised…walk in newness of life.”newness of life.”

• When one dies, is buried & raised, he does not When one dies, is buried & raised, he does not begin the old life again. He begins a begin the old life again. He begins a NEW NEW life!life!

• The new life entails freedom from sin (v. 2, 7).The new life entails freedom from sin (v. 2, 7).

that

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”

• ““We died to sin” (v. 2).We died to sin” (v. 2).• ““We were buried with Him through We were buried with Him through

baptism into death” (v. 4).baptism into death” (v. 4).• We were “raised [to] walk in newness of We were “raised [to] walk in newness of

life” (v. 4).life” (v. 4).• WHY?WHY?• ““Though you were slaves of sin…” (v. 17)Though you were slaves of sin…” (v. 17)

- ““Were”Were” is past tense—something happened is past tense—something happened- ““The body of sin [was] done away with” (v. 6).The body of sin [was] done away with” (v. 6).- They were “no longer…slaves of sin” (v. 6).They were “no longer…slaves of sin” (v. 6).- They had “been freed from sin” (v. 7).They had “been freed from sin” (v. 7).

- WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?

6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”• ““We died to sin” (v. 2).We died to sin” (v. 2).• ““We were buried with Him through We were buried with Him through

baptism into death” (v. 4).baptism into death” (v. 4).• We were “raised [to] walk in newness of We were “raised [to] walk in newness of

life” (v. 4).life” (v. 4).• WHY?WHY?• ““Though you were slaves of sin…” (v. 17)Though you were slaves of sin…” (v. 17)

- ““Were”Were” is past tense—something happened is past tense—something happened- ““The body of sin [was] done away with” (v. 6).The body of sin [was] done away with” (v. 6).- They were “no longer…slaves of sin” (v. 6).They were “no longer…slaves of sin” (v. 6).- They had “been freed from sin” (v. 7).They had “been freed from sin” (v. 7).

- WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?


• ““Yet you obeyed from the heart…” (v. 17).Yet you obeyed from the heart…” (v. 17).-- “Obeyed” is past tense—they had already “Obeyed” is past tense—they had already

done this.done this.

• WHAT HAD THEY OBEYED?WHAT HAD THEY OBEYED?• ““You obeyed…that form of doctrine” (v. You obeyed…that form of doctrine” (v.

17).17).- ““Form” = a model or pattern to be followedForm” = a model or pattern to be followed- They were “delivered” to the “form/pattern”?They were “delivered” to the “form/pattern”?

• WHAT PATTERN WAS DELIVERED?WHAT PATTERN WAS DELIVERED?• ““For I delivered to you first of all that For I delivered to you first of all that

which I also received: that Christ died for which I also received: that Christ died for our sins… that He was buried, and that He our sins… that He was buried, and that He rose again…” (1 Cor. 15:3-4).rose again…” (1 Cor. 15:3-4).

6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”• ““Yet you obeyed from the heart…” (v. 17).Yet you obeyed from the heart…” (v. 17).

-- “Obeyed” is past tense—they had already “Obeyed” is past tense—they had already done this.done this.

• WHAT HAD THEY OBEYED?WHAT HAD THEY OBEYED?• ““You obeyed…that form of doctrine” (v. You obeyed…that form of doctrine” (v.

17).17).- ““Form” = a model or pattern to be followedForm” = a model or pattern to be followed- They were “delivered” to the “form/pattern”?They were “delivered” to the “form/pattern”?

• WHAT PATTERN WAS DELIVERED?WHAT PATTERN WAS DELIVERED?• ““For I delivered to you first of all that For I delivered to you first of all that

which I also received: that Christ died for which I also received: that Christ died for our sins… that He was buried, and that He our sins… that He was buried, and that He rose again…” (1 Cor. 15:3-4).rose again…” (1 Cor. 15:3-4).

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”

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• Just as Christ died, when one is converted, Just as Christ died, when one is converted, he dies to his old ways in repentance (6:2-he dies to his old ways in repentance (6:2-3).3).

• Just as Christ was buried, when one is Just as Christ was buried, when one is converted, he is immersed in the watery converted, he is immersed in the watery grave of baptism, having his sins separated grave of baptism, having his sins separated from him by the blood of Jesus (6:3).from him by the blood of Jesus (6:3).

• Just as Christ was raised, when one is Just as Christ was raised, when one is converted, he is raised to walk in newness converted, he is raised to walk in newness of life, apart from sin (6:4, 6-7).of life, apart from sin (6:4, 6-7).

• Just as Christ lived a new life unto God, Just as Christ lived a new life unto God, when one is converted, the old man has when one is converted, the old man has been crucified and he is in a new life, alive been crucified and he is in a new life, alive unto God (6:4, 6, 11).unto God (6:4, 6, 11).

6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”• Just as Christ died, when one is converted, Just as Christ died, when one is converted,

he dies to his old ways in repentance (6:2-he dies to his old ways in repentance (6:2-3).3).

• Just as Christ was buried, when one is Just as Christ was buried, when one is converted, he is immersed in the watery converted, he is immersed in the watery grave of baptism, having his sins separated grave of baptism, having his sins separated from him by the blood of Jesus (6:3).from him by the blood of Jesus (6:3).

• Just as Christ was raised, when one is Just as Christ was raised, when one is converted, he is raised to walk in newness converted, he is raised to walk in newness of life, apart from sin (6:4, 6-7).of life, apart from sin (6:4, 6-7).

• Just as Christ lived a new life unto God, Just as Christ lived a new life unto God, when one is converted, the old man has when one is converted, the old man has been crucified and he is in a new life, alive been crucified and he is in a new life, alive unto God (6:4, 6, 11).unto God (6:4, 6, 11).

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 6Rom. 6 Rom 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.7. It is placed, in order, before new life.7. It is placed, in order, before new life.

• God placed baptism before newness of life.God placed baptism before newness of life.

• This is a new life that is (by definition of This is a new life that is (by definition of kainoteskainotes) in contrast to the old life that has ) in contrast to the old life that has been “crucified” and “done away with” (v. 6).been “crucified” and “done away with” (v. 6).

• It is a life (“in Christ”) that has never existed It is a life (“in Christ”) that has never existed before, and baptism is what marks the before, and baptism is what marks the beginning.beginning.

• Anyone who says otherwise, changes His order.Anyone who says otherwise, changes His order.

7. It is placed, in order, before new life.7. It is placed, in order, before new life.• God placed baptism before newness of life.God placed baptism before newness of life.

• This is a new life that is (by definition of This is a new life that is (by definition of kainoteskainotes) in contrast to the old life that has ) in contrast to the old life that has been “crucified” and “done away with” (v. 6).been “crucified” and “done away with” (v. 6).

• It is a life (“in Christ”) that has never existed It is a life (“in Christ”) that has never existed before, and baptism is what marks the before, and baptism is what marks the beginning.beginning.


raisedraisednewness of lifenewness of life

buriedburiedburiedburied

raisedraisednewness of lifenewness of life

Notice the place of baptism in Rom. Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 66 Rom 6:17-18 …you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin...8. It is placed, in order, before free from 8. It is placed, in order, before free from

sin.sin.• God placed baptism before freedom from sin.God placed baptism before freedom from sin.

• ““Having been set free” is an aorist participle Having been set free” is an aorist participle that indicates antecedent action to the main that indicates antecedent action to the main verb, thus it happened verb, thus it happened “AFTER.”“AFTER.”

• One cannot be free from sin until One cannot be free from sin until afterafter DBR. DBR.- D + B + R = Freedom from sinD + B + R = Freedom from sin- The very reason Jesus DBR is the reason we do!The very reason Jesus DBR is the reason we do!


8. It is placed, in order, before free from 8. It is placed, in order, before free from sin.sin.

• God placed baptism before freedom from sin.God placed baptism before freedom from sin.

• ““Having been set free” is an aorist participle Having been set free” is an aorist participle that indicates antecedent action to the main that indicates antecedent action to the main verb, thus it happened verb, thus it happened “AFTER.”“AFTER.”

• One cannot be free from sin until One cannot be free from sin until afterafter DBR. DBR.- D + B + R = Freedom from sinD + B + R = Freedom from sin- The very reason Jesus DBR is the reason we do!The very reason Jesus DBR is the reason we do!


set free from sinset free from sin

obeyedobeyedobeyedobeyed

set free from sinset free from sin

obeyedMAIN VERB

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it cannot be proven that water baptism has anything cannot be proven that water baptism has anything to do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”to do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”• Ephesians 4:5 plainly states there is one Ephesians 4:5 plainly states there is one

baptism.baptism.- Cannot have both water baptism & H.S. baptism.Cannot have both water baptism & H.S. baptism.- Establish one and you eliminate the other.Establish one and you eliminate the other.

• The element in which a person is buried in The element in which a person is buried in Romans 6 is the same element out of which he Romans 6 is the same element out of which he must be raised (6:3-4; Col. 2:12).must be raised (6:3-4; Col. 2:12).

- If it’s the Holy Spirit, then after being immersed in If it’s the Holy Spirit, then after being immersed in the Holy Spirit, the person would be raised out of it the Holy Spirit, the person would be raised out of it and no longer be in it. That doesn’t fit!and no longer be in it. That doesn’t fit!

- Only fits water baptism—going in and coming out.Only fits water baptism—going in and coming out.

Someone says: Someone says: “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it cannot be proven that water baptism has anything cannot be proven that water baptism has anything to do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”to do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”• Ephesians 4:5 plainly states there is one Ephesians 4:5 plainly states there is one

baptism.baptism.- Cannot have both water baptism & H.S. baptism.Cannot have both water baptism & H.S. baptism.- Establish one and you eliminate the other.Establish one and you eliminate the other.

• The element in which a person is buried in The element in which a person is buried in Romans 6 is the same element out of which he Romans 6 is the same element out of which he must be raised (6:3-4; Col. 2:12).must be raised (6:3-4; Col. 2:12).

- If it’s the Holy Spirit, then after being immersed in If it’s the Holy Spirit, then after being immersed in the Holy Spirit, the person would be raised out of it the Holy Spirit, the person would be raised out of it and no longer be in it. That doesn’t fit!and no longer be in it. That doesn’t fit!

- Only fits water baptism—going in and coming out.Only fits water baptism—going in and coming out.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it cannot be proven that water baptism has anything to cannot be proven that water baptism has anything to do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”• Men cannot administer Holy Spirit baptism.Men cannot administer Holy Spirit baptism.

- Yet, baptism of the Great Commission is commanded Yet, baptism of the Great Commission is commanded to be administered by man (man-adm. teaching & to be administered by man (man-adm. teaching & man-adm. baptizing). Cannot be H.S. baptism!man-adm. baptizing). Cannot be H.S. baptism!

• If Holy Spirit baptism is in force today, then its If Holy Spirit baptism is in force today, then its powers and manifestations would also be in powers and manifestations would also be in force.force.

- Cannot have H.S. baptism w/o the results attending Cannot have H.S. baptism w/o the results attending it. Otherwise, how would you know you have it?it. Otherwise, how would you know you have it?

- Indwelling of the Holy Spirit is NOT the same thing as Indwelling of the Holy Spirit is NOT the same thing as baptism of the Holy Spirit.baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Someone says: Someone says: “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not “The baptism of Romans 6:3-4 is not water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it water baptism, but rather Holy Spirit baptism, thus it cannot be proven that water baptism has anything to cannot be proven that water baptism has anything to do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”do with entering into Christ or a new life in Him.”• Men cannot administer Holy Spirit baptism.Men cannot administer Holy Spirit baptism.

- Yet, baptism of the Great Commission is commanded Yet, baptism of the Great Commission is commanded to be administered by man (man-adm. teaching & to be administered by man (man-adm. teaching & man-adm. baptizing). Cannot be H.S. baptism!man-adm. baptizing). Cannot be H.S. baptism!

• If Holy Spirit baptism is in force today, then its If Holy Spirit baptism is in force today, then its powers and manifestations would also be in powers and manifestations would also be in force.force.

- Cannot have H.S. baptism w/o the results attending Cannot have H.S. baptism w/o the results attending it. Otherwise, how would you know you have it?it. Otherwise, how would you know you have it?

- Indwelling of the Holy Spirit is NOT the same thing as Indwelling of the Holy Spirit is NOT the same thing as baptism of the Holy Spirit.baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsRalph Earle (in his Ralph Earle (in his Word Meanings in the N.T.Word Meanings in the N.T.) says: ) says: “The preposition “The preposition eiseis usually means ‘into.’ But this usually means ‘into.’ But this rendering does not fit some passages” rendering does not fit some passages” (p. 164).(p. 164).

A.T. Robertson (in his A.T. Robertson (in his Word Pictures of the N.T.Word Pictures of the N.T.) ) says: says: “The translation ‘into’ makes Paul say that “The translation ‘into’ makes Paul say that the union with Christ was brought to pass by the union with Christ was brought to pass by means of baptism, which is not the idea, for Paul means of baptism, which is not the idea, for Paul was not a sacramentarian”was not a sacramentarian” (IV: 361). (IV: 361).• ““Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)

- ““Eis” is always prospective Eis” is always prospective (looking forward)(looking forward), , “indicating “indicating motion intomotion into a thing” (BDAG 288). a thing” (BDAG 288).


- See Lesson 4 notes on Acts 2:38 for full discussion.See Lesson 4 notes on Acts 2:38 for full discussion.

Ralph Earle (in his Ralph Earle (in his Word Meanings in the N.T.Word Meanings in the N.T.) says: ) says: “The preposition “The preposition eiseis usually means ‘into.’ But this usually means ‘into.’ But this rendering does not fit some passages” rendering does not fit some passages” (p. 164).(p. 164).

A.T. Robertson (in his A.T. Robertson (in his Word Pictures of the N.T.Word Pictures of the N.T.) ) says: says: “The translation ‘into’ makes Paul say that “The translation ‘into’ makes Paul say that the union with Christ was brought to pass by the union with Christ was brought to pass by means of baptism, which is not the idea, for Paul means of baptism, which is not the idea, for Paul was not a sacramentarian”was not a sacramentarian” (IV: 361). (IV: 361).• ““Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)Into” from the Greek word “eis” (cf. Ac. 2:38)

- ““Eis” is always prospective Eis” is always prospective (looking forward)(looking forward), , “indicating “indicating motion intomotion into a thing” (BDAG 288). a thing” (BDAG 288).


- See Lesson 4 notes on Acts 2:38 for full discussion.See Lesson 4 notes on Acts 2:38 for full discussion.

Notice the place of baptism in Rom. Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 66

Notice the place of baptism in Rom. Notice the place of baptism in Rom. 66

1.1. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”

2.2. It is the only way “into His death.”It is the only way “into His death.”

3.3. Baptism is a burial.Baptism is a burial.

4.4. Prepositions demands its essentiality.Prepositions demands its essentiality.

5.5. Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”

6.6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”Baptism is obeying the “form.”

7.7. It is placed, in order, before new life.It is placed, in order, before new life.8.8. It is placed, in order, before free from It is placed, in order, before free from

sin.sin.

1.1. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”

2.2. It is the only way “into His death.”It is the only way “into His death.”

3.3. Baptism is a burial.Baptism is a burial.

4.4. Prepositions demands its essentiality.Prepositions demands its essentiality.

5.5. Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”Its PURPOSE is “newness of life.”

6.6. Baptism is obeying the “form.”Baptism is obeying the “form.”

7.7. It is placed, in order, before new life.It is placed, in order, before new life.8.8. It is placed, in order, before free from It is placed, in order, before free from

sin.sin.

Get into Christ & bloodGet into Christ & bloodNew life, free from sinNew life, free from sinBuried in baptismBuried in baptismRom. 6:3-4, 17Rom. 6:3-4, 17

Wash away sinsWash away sinsBe baptizedBe baptizedActs 22:16Acts 22:16

Remission of sinsRemission of sinsRepentRepentBe baptizedBe baptizedActs 2:38Acts 2:38

Saved from sinsSaved from sinsBelieveBelieveBe baptizedBe baptized

Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16

ChristianChristianNew rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ GodBe baptizedBe baptizedMatt. 28:18-20Matt. 28:18-20

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