BE BAPTIZED

Introduction:

A. The Pathway of Salvation.

1. Step # 1 - Hear the Word of God.

2. Step # 2 - Believe Jesus is God's Son.

3. Step # 3 - Repent of Rebellion Against God.

4. Step # 4 - Confess Jesus Your Belief and Allegiance.

B. The Next Step Is...  Mark 16: 15, 16

1. Jesus Command.

2. Belief and Baptism brings Salvation.

Body:

I. Acts 2: 37 - 38, 41

A. When the people asked what to do.

B. Peter commanded them to repent and be baptized for the REMISSION OF SINS.

II. Acts 22: 14 - 16

A. Paul asked what to do.

B. Was to arise and be baptized WASHING AWAY HIS SINS.

III. Romans 6: 3, 4

A. Baptized INTO CHRIST.

B. Baptized INTO HIS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.

IV. Colossians 2: 11, 12

A. Circumcision of THE BODY OF THE SINFUL FLESH.

B. Buried in baptism, raised through faith.

V. Galatians 3: 26, 27

A. Sons of God through faith.

B. Those who were Baptized into Christ HAVE PUT ON CHRIST.

VI. 1 Peter 3: 20 - 22

A. Water saved Noah and his family.

B. Baptism now saves us by being our ANSWER OF A GOOD CONSCIENCE.

C. Few saved, but many destroyed by water.

Conclusion:

A. The Question Comes - "What Hinders You From Being Baptized?

1. The excuse of Namaan? (2 Kings 5)

2. The excuse of Felix? (Acts 24: 25)

3. Having not seen the light like Paul? (Acts 9)

B. Why Do You Wait And Gamble With Eternity?