Why & What of Baptism
Mark 16:14-16
Main Point:
Jesus commands us to tell everyone that we are His followers by being water baptized which symbolizes our repentance from unbelief and rising to live in new, resurrection life!
*Baptism proclaims my new life
in following Jesus to a watching world!
*Baptism does not save you
Titus 3:4-6
*It is not a means of Grace.
(Infant baptism)
1. The Call: Believe in Jesus and His ‘good news.’
(verses 15-16a)
John 3:16-18
2.The Command: Be baptized!
(verse 16b)
Acts 2:38 “Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…â€
Matthew 28:19 “Make disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching…â€
Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus was baptized and gave us a pattern to follow.
*It is an essential part of our discipleship!