006. Baptism

006. Baptism

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BAPTISM

INTRODUCTION No record of inspired man ever preaching sermon on baptism.

Why? It is so plain and simple-told in a few words.

Too much confusion on this simple subject.

I. IS IT COMMANDED?

1. If so, that settles it with anyone wanting to obey God.

2. John the Baptist taught it. (Matthew 3:6;Luke 7:30.) 3. Christ taught it. (John 4:1-2.) 4. Christ commissioned it. (Matthew 28:19;Mark 16:15.) II. THE DESIGN OF BAPTISM 1. Salvation promised after baptism. (Mark 16:15-16;John 3:5;Acts 2:38;Acts 22:16;1 Peter 3:21.) 2. Forgiveness of sins in Christ. (Ephesians 1:6-7;Colossians 1:13.) 3. Baptized into Chr ist. (Romans 6:3;Galatians 3:27.) III. WHO SHOULD BE BAPTIZED?

1. Believing penitents only. (Mark 16:15-16.) 2. Examples of conversion.

3. Those guilty of sin-no babes.

IV. WHAT MODE?

1. No mode of baptism. (Mark 1:9-11;Acts 8:36.) 2. It is a burial. (Romans 6:3-4;Colossians 2:12.)