The Next Step of Baptism
Matthew 3:13–17; Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1–7
Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but it is for obedience.
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change.
Baptism is the public announcement of the private repentance and faith.
Baptism is the next step, not the last step, of obedience.
What is Baptism?
Immersion
Identification with Christ’s Death and Resurrection
Identification with Christ
Who Should be Baptized?
Believers
Not Unbelievers
Why Should I be Baptized?
Sign of Heart Obedience
Sign of Heavenly Agreement
Sign of Trinitarian Belief
You cannot be Right with God and Reject His Commandments