baptism:

Lesson 7:Lesson 7:A Study of Galatians 3:26-A Study of Galatians 3:26-2727

Lesson 7:Lesson 7:A Study of Galatians 3:26-A Study of Galatians 3:26-2727

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

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

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

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down The Setting of the Book of The Setting of the Book of GalatiansGalatians

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down The Setting of the Book of The Setting of the Book of GalatiansGalatians• Judaizing teachers plaguing the churchJudaizing teachers plaguing the church

– Still taught Law of Moses as bindingStill taught Law of Moses as binding– Insisted that Christians observe the LawInsisted that Christians observe the Law– Only way to be saved was to follow the LawOnly way to be saved was to follow the Law

• Emphasis of book is on the liberty found in ChristEmphasis of book is on the liberty found in Christ– Christ has delivered usChrist has delivered us– Turning to the old law is turning away from ChristTurning to the old law is turning away from Christ– The works of the law could not save or give lifeThe works of the law could not save or give life

• The Law of Moses is no longer binding!The Law of Moses is no longer binding!– Jesus was THE seed of Abraham—all nations blessedJesus was THE seed of Abraham—all nations blessed– The Law was the “tutor” to bring one to ChristThe Law was the “tutor” to bring one to Christ– Once Christ & THE faith came—no longer need “tutor”Once Christ & THE faith came—no longer need “tutor”

• Judaizing teachers plaguing the churchJudaizing teachers plaguing the church– Still taught Law of Moses as bindingStill taught Law of Moses as binding– Insisted that Christians observe the LawInsisted that Christians observe the Law– Only way to be saved was to follow the LawOnly way to be saved was to follow the Law

• Emphasis of book is on the liberty found in ChristEmphasis of book is on the liberty found in Christ– Christ has delivered usChrist has delivered us– Turning to the old law is turning away from ChristTurning to the old law is turning away from Christ– The works of the law could not save or give lifeThe works of the law could not save or give life

• The Law of Moses is no longer binding!The Law of Moses is no longer binding!– Jesus was THE seed of Abraham—all nations blessedJesus was THE seed of Abraham—all nations blessed– The Law was the “tutor” to bring one to ChristThe Law was the “tutor” to bring one to Christ– Once Christ & THE faith came—no longer need “tutor”Once Christ & THE faith came—no longer need “tutor”

Gal 3:24 …the law was our tutor to bring Gal 3:24 …the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.by faith. 25 But after faith has come, we are no 25 But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.longer under a tutor. 26 For you are all sons of God through 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.into Christ have put on Christ.

The old law The old law is spoken of is spoken of in the past in the past tense—been tense—been done away.done away.

The old law The old law is spoken of is spoken of in the past in the past tense—been tense—been done away.done away.

The pronouns The pronouns change in change in verse 26. verse 26. “For” explains “For” explains the reason.the reason.

The pronouns The pronouns change in change in verse 26. verse 26. “For” explains “For” explains the reason.the reason.

““Christ” is the Christ” is the emphasis of emphasis of the passage the passage (yea, the (yea, the whole book). whole book).

““Christ” is the Christ” is the emphasis of emphasis of the passage the passage (yea, the (yea, the whole book). whole book).

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.1.1. ““For” is a conjunction of explanation.For” is a conjunction of explanation.

• ““For” (Gk, For” (Gk, gargar) is the connecting link ) is the connecting link (conjunction) between verses 26 & 27 and acts (conjunction) between verses 26 & 27 and acts as a “marker of cause or reason” (BDAG).as a “marker of cause or reason” (BDAG).

• Verse 27 Verse 27 explainsexplains ( (“gar”“gar” could be translated could be translated “because” here) verse 26 (just as verse 26, “because” here) verse 26 (just as verse 26, which begins with for/gar, explains verse 25).which begins with for/gar, explains verse 25).

• (The significance of the place of baptism due (The significance of the place of baptism due to the conjunction “for” is seen in point #3.)to the conjunction “for” is seen in point #3.)

1.1. ““For” is a conjunction of explanation.For” is a conjunction of explanation.• ““For” (Gk, For” (Gk, gargar) is the connecting link ) is the connecting link

(conjunction) between verses 26 & 27 and acts (conjunction) between verses 26 & 27 and acts as a “marker of cause or reason” (BDAG).as a “marker of cause or reason” (BDAG).

• Verse 27 Verse 27 explainsexplains ( (“gar”“gar” could be translated could be translated “because” here) verse 26 (just as verse 26, “because” here) verse 26 (just as verse 26, which begins with for/gar, explains verse 25).which begins with for/gar, explains verse 25).

• (The significance of the place of baptism due (The significance of the place of baptism due to the conjunction “for” is seen in point #3.)to the conjunction “for” is seen in point #3.)

For

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.2. The verbs change tenses in verse 27.2. The verbs change tenses in verse 27.

• Since Since “gar”“gar” explainsexplains the cause or reason for the cause or reason for verse 26, it should be no wonder that: verse 26, it should be no wonder that: - The verb in verse 26 is present tense, andThe verb in verse 26 is present tense, and- The verbs in verse 27 are past tense.The verbs in verse 27 are past tense.

• The verbs in verse 27 The verbs in verse 27 explainexplain how the how the “present” tense in verse 26 came to be.“present” tense in verse 26 came to be.

• Whatever happened in the past “caused” (i.e., Whatever happened in the past “caused” (i.e., is the means by which) now in current state.is the means by which) now in current state.

• (The significance is seen in point #3.)(The significance is seen in point #3.)

2. The verbs change tenses in verse 27.2. The verbs change tenses in verse 27.• Since Since “gar”“gar” explainsexplains the cause or reason for the cause or reason for

verse 26, it should be no wonder that: verse 26, it should be no wonder that: - The verb in verse 26 is present tense, andThe verb in verse 26 is present tense, and- The verbs in verse 27 are past tense.The verbs in verse 27 are past tense.

• The verbs in verse 27 The verbs in verse 27 explainexplain how the how the “present” tense in verse 26 came to be.“present” tense in verse 26 came to be.

• Whatever happened in the past “caused” (i.e., Whatever happened in the past “caused” (i.e., is the means by which) now in current state.is the means by which) now in current state.

• (The significance is seen in point #3.)(The significance is seen in point #3.)

are

have put on

PRESENT

PAST

were baptizedPAST

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.3. Baptism causes one to be a son of God.3. Baptism causes one to be a son of God.

• Baptism is singled out in verse 27!Baptism is singled out in verse 27!• It It explainsexplains how one becomes a son of God. how one becomes a son of God.

- The word “for” connects the two statements.The word “for” connects the two statements.- You are (present tense) this (son of God) because You are (present tense) this (son of God) because

you did (past tense) this (baptized).you did (past tense) this (baptized).

• Those who believe are given “Those who believe are given “the right to the right to becomebecome children of God” (John 1:12). children of God” (John 1:12).

• Baptized believersBaptized believers then become sons of God! then become sons of God!• One either One either ISIS or or IS NOTIS NOT a son of God! a son of God!

3. Baptism causes one to be a son of God.3. Baptism causes one to be a son of God.• Baptism is singled out in verse 27!Baptism is singled out in verse 27!• It It explainsexplains how one becomes a son of God. how one becomes a son of God.

- The word “for” connects the two statements.The word “for” connects the two statements.- You are (present tense) this (son of God) because You are (present tense) this (son of God) because

you did (past tense) this (baptized).you did (past tense) this (baptized).

• Those who believe are given “Those who believe are given “the right to the right to becomebecome children of God” (John 1:12). children of God” (John 1:12).

• Baptized believersBaptized believers then become sons of God! then become sons of God!• One either One either ISIS or or IS NOTIS NOT a son of God! a son of God!

were baptizedPAST

are all sons of GodPRESENT

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.4. “The faith” gives baptism its 4. “The faith” gives baptism its

strength.strength.• In the Bible, faith is used in both a general or In the Bible, faith is used in both a general or

“subjective” sense (faith in one’s heart) & also “subjective” sense (faith in one’s heart) & also in a particular/specific or “objective” sense in a particular/specific or “objective” sense (the faith system/gospel plan).(the faith system/gospel plan).

• When used with the definite article (“the”), it When used with the definite article (“the”), it objectively refers to the system of faith, the objectively refers to the system of faith, the gospel plan. gospel plan.

- In Greek, the definite article is present in Gal. 3:26.In Greek, the definite article is present in Gal. 3:26.- It is used in this way numerous times in the N.T.It is used in this way numerous times in the N.T.- See examples on the following slides.See examples on the following slides.

4. “The faith” gives baptism its 4. “The faith” gives baptism its strength.strength.

• In the Bible, faith is used in both a general or In the Bible, faith is used in both a general or “subjective” sense (faith in one’s heart) & also “subjective” sense (faith in one’s heart) & also in a particular/specific or “objective” sense in a particular/specific or “objective” sense (the faith system/gospel plan).(the faith system/gospel plan).

• When used with the definite article (“the”), it When used with the definite article (“the”), it objectively refers to the system of faith, the objectively refers to the system of faith, the gospel plan. gospel plan.

- In Greek, the definite article is present in Gal. 3:26.In Greek, the definite article is present in Gal. 3:26.- It is used in this way numerous times in the N.T.It is used in this way numerous times in the N.T.- See examples on the following slides.See examples on the following slides.

sons of God throughfaith

““Faith” used objectively in N.T.Faith” used objectively in N.T. Acts 6:7 Then the word of God spread…and a great Acts 6:7 Then the word of God spread…and a great many of the priests were obedient to many of the priests were obedient to the faiththe faith.. Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer…withstood them, Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer…withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faiththe faith.. Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in exhorting them to continue in the faiththe faith…… 2 Cor. 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you 2 Cor. 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in are in the faiththe faith. . 1 Tim. 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in 1 Tim. 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from latter times some will depart from the faiththe faith……2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have 2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept finished the race, I have kept the faiththe faith..Jude 1:3 …exhorting you to contend earnestly for Jude 1:3 …exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faiththe faith which was once for all delivered to the which was once for all delivered to the saints.saints.

Acts 6:7 Then the word of God spread…and a great Acts 6:7 Then the word of God spread…and a great many of the priests were obedient to many of the priests were obedient to the faiththe faith.. Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer…withstood them, Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer…withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faiththe faith.. Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in exhorting them to continue in the faiththe faith…… 2 Cor. 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you 2 Cor. 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in are in the faiththe faith. . 1 Tim. 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in 1 Tim. 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from latter times some will depart from the faiththe faith……2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have 2 Tim. 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept finished the race, I have kept the faiththe faith..Jude 1:3 …exhorting you to contend earnestly for Jude 1:3 …exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faiththe faith which was once for all delivered to the which was once for all delivered to the saints.saints.

““Faith” used objectively in Faith” used objectively in GalatiansGalatians Gal. 1:23 But they were hearing only, "He Gal. 1:23 But they were hearing only, "He who formerly persecuted us now who formerly persecuted us now preachespreaches the faiththe faith which he once tried to destroy.“which he once tried to destroy.“Compare “the faith” in v. 23 with “the gospel” in v. Compare “the faith” in v. 23 with “the gospel” in v. 1111

Gal. 1:11 But I Gal. 1:11 But I make known make known to you, to you, brethren, that brethren, that the gospelthe gospel which which was was preached by me preached by me is not according to man.is not according to man.

Gal. 6:10 Therefore, as we have Gal. 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of to those who are of the household of [the] [the] faithfaith..

Gal. 1:23 But they were hearing only, "He Gal. 1:23 But they were hearing only, "He who formerly persecuted us now who formerly persecuted us now preachespreaches the faiththe faith which he once tried to destroy.“which he once tried to destroy.“Compare “the faith” in v. 23 with “the gospel” in v. Compare “the faith” in v. 23 with “the gospel” in v. 1111

Gal. 1:11 But I Gal. 1:11 But I make known make known to you, to you, brethren, that brethren, that the gospelthe gospel which which was was preached by me preached by me is not according to man.is not according to man.

Gal. 6:10 Therefore, as we have Gal. 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of to those who are of the household of [the] [the] faithfaith..

““Faith” used objectively in Faith” used objectively in Galatians 3Galatians 3(“The faith” used in contrast to “the law.”)(“The faith” used in contrast to “the law.”) Gal. 3:19 What Gal. 3:19 What purposepurpose then does then does the lawthe law serve? It was added because of transgressions, serve? It was added because of transgressions, tilltill the Seed the Seed should should come come to whom the promise was to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator…hand of a mediator… 23 But 23 But beforebefore [the] faith[the] faith camecame, we , we werewere kept kept under guard by under guard by the lawthe law, kept for , kept for the faiththe faith which which would would afterwardafterward be revealedbe revealed.. 24 Therefore 24 Therefore the lawthe law waswas our our tutortutor to bring us to bring us to to ChristChrist, that we might be justified by faith., that we might be justified by faith. 25 But 25 But afterafter [the] faith[the] faith has comehas come, we are , we are no no longer longer under a under a tutortutor.. 26 26 FORFOR you are all sons of God through you are all sons of God through [the] [the] faithfaith in Christ Jesus. in Christ Jesus.

(“The faith” used in contrast to “the law.”)(“The faith” used in contrast to “the law.”) Gal. 3:19 What Gal. 3:19 What purposepurpose then does then does the lawthe law serve? It was added because of transgressions, serve? It was added because of transgressions, tilltill the Seed the Seed should should come come to whom the promise was to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator…hand of a mediator… 23 But 23 But beforebefore [the] faith[the] faith camecame, we , we werewere kept kept under guard by under guard by the lawthe law, kept for , kept for the faiththe faith which which would would afterwardafterward be revealedbe revealed.. 24 Therefore 24 Therefore the lawthe law waswas our our tutortutor to bring us to bring us to to ChristChrist, that we might be justified by faith., that we might be justified by faith. 25 But 25 But afterafter [the] faith[the] faith has comehas come, we are , we are no no longer longer under a under a tutortutor.. 26 26 FORFOR you are all sons of God through you are all sons of God through [the] [the] faithfaith in Christ Jesus. in Christ Jesus.

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.4. “The faith” gives baptism its 4. “The faith” gives baptism its

strength.strength.• Sons of God are made through the system of Sons of God are made through the system of

faith delivered by Christ (the gospel plan).faith delivered by Christ (the gospel plan).• As opposed to the old law!As opposed to the old law!• The The meansmeans of becoming sons of God is of becoming sons of God is

throughthrough the faith/the gospel. the faith/the gospel.• As seen in point #3, baptism causes one to As seen in point #3, baptism causes one to

become a son of God; therefore, “the faith” is become a son of God; therefore, “the faith” is the means by which baptism has its strength the means by which baptism has its strength to save (for the gospel is God’s power to save).to save (for the gospel is God’s power to save).

4. “The faith” gives baptism its 4. “The faith” gives baptism its strength.strength.

• Sons of God are made through the system of Sons of God are made through the system of faith delivered by Christ (the gospel plan).faith delivered by Christ (the gospel plan).

• As opposed to the old law!As opposed to the old law!• The The meansmeans of becoming sons of God is of becoming sons of God is

throughthrough the faith/the gospel. the faith/the gospel.• As seen in point #3, baptism causes one to As seen in point #3, baptism causes one to

become a son of God; therefore, “the faith” is become a son of God; therefore, “the faith” is the means by which baptism has its strength the means by which baptism has its strength to save (for the gospel is God’s power to save).to save (for the gospel is God’s power to save).

sons of God throughfaith

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.5. “As many of you” limits to certain 5. “As many of you” limits to certain

ones.ones.• Only a certain number were sons of God.Only a certain number were sons of God.

- The “as many of you” in verse 27 points directly The “as many of you” in verse 27 points directly back to the “you are all” in verse 26. back to the “you are all” in verse 26.

- Talking to the same specific group of people.Talking to the same specific group of people.

• ““As many of you” clarifies and limits who “are As many of you” clarifies and limits who “are all sons of God” = those who “were baptized.”all sons of God” = those who “were baptized.”

• It also clarifies and limits who are “sons of It also clarifies and limits who are “sons of God” today. It is limited to those who are God” today. It is limited to those who are Scripturally baptized, but is open to all (3:28).Scripturally baptized, but is open to all (3:28).

5. “As many of you” limits to certain 5. “As many of you” limits to certain ones.ones.

• Only a certain number were sons of God.Only a certain number were sons of God.- The “as many of you” in verse 27 points directly The “as many of you” in verse 27 points directly

back to the “you are all” in verse 26. back to the “you are all” in verse 26. - Talking to the same specific group of people.Talking to the same specific group of people.

• ““As many of you” clarifies and limits who “are As many of you” clarifies and limits who “are all sons of God” = those who “were baptized.”all sons of God” = those who “were baptized.”

• It also clarifies and limits who are “sons of It also clarifies and limits who are “sons of God” today. It is limited to those who are God” today. It is limited to those who are Scripturally baptized, but is open to all (3:28).Scripturally baptized, but is open to all (3:28).

as many of youyou are all

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”6. 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).

6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”6. 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).

baptized into Christ

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.6.6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”

And, in Christ is THE only place to be!And, in Christ is THE only place to be!• ““In Christ” is used in the dative case (in In Christ” is used in the dative case (in

Greek), which signifies the “sphere of Greek), which signifies the “sphere of location.”location.”

• Where (what “sphere of location”) are all Where (what “sphere of location”) are all sons of God? Answer: “In Christ!”sons of God? Answer: “In Christ!”

• There is only Scriptural way “into Christ,” There is only Scriptural way “into Christ,” namely baptism (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3).namely baptism (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3).

6.6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” And, in Christ is THE only place to be!And, in Christ is THE only place to be!

• ““In Christ” is used in the dative case (in In Christ” is used in the dative case (in Greek), which signifies the “sphere of Greek), which signifies the “sphere of location.”location.”

• Where (what “sphere of location”) are all Where (what “sphere of location”) are all sons of God? Answer: “In Christ!”sons of God? Answer: “In Christ!”

• There is only Scriptural way “into Christ,” There is only Scriptural way “into Christ,” namely baptism (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3).namely baptism (Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3).


Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.6.6. Baptism is the only way “into Baptism is the only way “into

Christ.” Christ.” In Christ are available all spiritual In Christ are available all spiritual blessings.blessings.

6.6. Baptism is the only way “into Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” Christ.” In Christ are available all spiritual In Christ are available all spiritual blessings.blessings.


SALVATIONSALVATION (2 Tim. 2:10) (2 Tim. 2:10)SALVATIONSALVATION (2 Tim. 2:10) (2 Tim. 2:10)Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:2)Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:2)Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:2)Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:2)Eternal life (1 John 5:11)Eternal life (1 John 5:11)Eternal life (1 John 5:11)Eternal life (1 John 5:11)No condemnation (Rm. 8:1)No condemnation (Rm. 8:1)No condemnation (Rm. 8:1)No condemnation (Rm. 8:1)Grace (2 Tim. 2:1)Grace (2 Tim. 2:1)Grace (2 Tim. 2:1)Grace (2 Tim. 2:1)God’s kindness (Eph. 2:7)God’s kindness (Eph. 2:7)God’s kindness (Eph. 2:7)God’s kindness (Eph. 2:7)Joy (Phil. 4:4)Joy (Phil. 4:4)Joy (Phil. 4:4)Joy (Phil. 4:4)Inheritance (Eph. 1:11)Inheritance (Eph. 1:11)Inheritance (Eph. 1:11)Inheritance (Eph. 1:11)Consolation (Phil. 2:1)Consolation (Phil. 2:1)Consolation (Phil. 2:1)Consolation (Phil. 2:1)Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)

New creatures (2 Cor. 5:17)New creatures (2 Cor. 5:17)New creatures (2 Cor. 5:17)New creatures (2 Cor. 5:17)Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Redemption (Eph. 1:7)Promises (2 Cor. 1:20)Promises (2 Cor. 1:20)Promises (2 Cor. 1:20)Promises (2 Cor. 1:20)Accepted (Eph. 1:6)Accepted (Eph. 1:6)Accepted (Eph. 1:6)Accepted (Eph. 1:6)Hope (1 Cor. 15:19)Hope (1 Cor. 15:19)Hope (1 Cor. 15:19)Hope (1 Cor. 15:19)Chosen (Eph. 1:4)Chosen (Eph. 1:4)Chosen (Eph. 1:4)Chosen (Eph. 1:4)

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.6.6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”

One who is “in Christ” is in His body.One who is “in Christ” is in His body.• Being “in Christ” is an indication of a new Being “in Christ” is an indication of a new

relationship—no longer “out of” but “in.”relationship—no longer “out of” but “in.”• ““In Christ”—in His head or in His body?In Christ”—in His head or in His body?• Baptism puts one into Christ (Gal. 3:27).Baptism puts one into Christ (Gal. 3:27).• Baptism puts one into His body (1 Cor. 12:13).Baptism puts one into His body (1 Cor. 12:13).• Baptism puts one into His church (Ac. 2:41,47).Baptism puts one into His church (Ac. 2:41,47).• One cannot be in Christ & not be in His church.One cannot be in Christ & not be in His church.• One cannot be in His church & not be in Christ.One cannot be in His church & not be in Christ.

6.6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” Baptism is the only way “into Christ.” One who is “in Christ” is in His body.One who is “in Christ” is in His body.

• Being “in Christ” is an indication of a new Being “in Christ” is an indication of a new relationship—no longer “out of” but “in.”relationship—no longer “out of” but “in.”

• ““In Christ”—in His head or in His body?In Christ”—in His head or in His body?• Baptism puts one into Christ (Gal. 3:27).Baptism puts one into Christ (Gal. 3:27).• Baptism puts one into His body (1 Cor. 12:13).Baptism puts one into His body (1 Cor. 12:13).• Baptism puts one into His church (Ac. 2:41,47).Baptism puts one into His church (Ac. 2:41,47).• One cannot be in Christ & not be in His church.One cannot be in Christ & not be in His church.• One cannot be in His church & not be in Christ.One cannot be in His church & not be in Christ.


Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”

• One believes unto righteousness (Rom. One believes unto righteousness (Rom. 10:10).10:10).

• One repents unto life (Acts 11:18).One repents unto life (Acts 11:18).• One confesses unto salvation (Rom. 10:10).One confesses unto salvation (Rom. 10:10).• One is baptized One is baptized INTOINTO Christ (Gal. 3:27). Christ (Gal. 3:27).• There is There is no other wayno other way (anywhere in (anywhere in

Scripture) into Christ!Scripture) into Christ!• Can one be saved without being baptized?Can one be saved without being baptized?• Can one be saved without being “in Christ”?Can one be saved without being “in Christ”?

6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”6. Baptism is the only way “into Christ.”• One believes unto righteousness (Rom. One believes unto righteousness (Rom.

10:10).10:10).• One repents unto life (Acts 11:18).One repents unto life (Acts 11:18).• One confesses unto salvation (Rom. 10:10).One confesses unto salvation (Rom. 10:10).• One is baptized One is baptized INTOINTO Christ (Gal. 3:27). Christ (Gal. 3:27).• There is There is no other wayno other way (anywhere in (anywhere in

Scripture) into Christ!Scripture) into Christ!• Can one be saved without being baptized?Can one be saved without being baptized?• Can one be saved without being “in Christ”?Can one be saved without being “in Christ”?


Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.

• ASV—”For as many of you as were baptized into ASV—”For as many of you as were baptized into Christ Christ did put on Christdid put on Christ” (that’s what ” (that’s what happened when you were baptized).happened when you were baptized).

• In baptism, you literally In baptism, you literally clothed yourselves clothed yourselves with Christwith Christ (like putting on a garment). (like putting on a garment).

• Christ envelops you, identifies you and you enter Christ envelops you, identifies you and you enter a new relationship with Him a new relationship with Him in baptism!in baptism!

• No wonder it is commanded, “Put on the Lord No wonder it is commanded, “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 13:14). Not by faith only!Jesus Christ” (Rom. 13:14). Not by faith only!

7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.• ASV—”For as many of you as were baptized into ASV—”For as many of you as were baptized into

Christ Christ did put on Christdid put on Christ” (that’s what ” (that’s what happened when you were baptized).happened when you were baptized).

• In baptism, you literally In baptism, you literally clothed yourselves clothed yourselves with Christwith Christ (like putting on a garment). (like putting on a garment).

• Christ envelops you, identifies you and you enter Christ envelops you, identifies you and you enter a new relationship with Him a new relationship with Him in baptism!in baptism!

• No wonder it is commanded, “Put on the Lord No wonder it is commanded, “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 13:14). Not by faith only!Jesus Christ” (Rom. 13:14). Not by faith only!

put on Christ

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.

• Included in this is putting away the old man Included in this is putting away the old man & putting on the new man (Col. 3:9-10).& putting on the new man (Col. 3:9-10).

• This happens in baptism (Rom. 6:3-6):This happens in baptism (Rom. 6:3-6):• Old man is crucified (Rom. 6:6)Old man is crucified (Rom. 6:6)• Become a Become a newnew man walking in new life (Rom. 6:4)man walking in new life (Rom. 6:4)• Become a Become a newnew creature, old passed away (2 Cor. creature, old passed away (2 Cor.

5:17)5:17)

• This new man is Christ (cf. Gal. 2:20), who is This new man is Christ (cf. Gal. 2:20), who is put on in baptism and not before (Gal. 3:27).put on in baptism and not before (Gal. 3:27).

7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.7. One “puts on Christ” in baptism.• Included in this is putting away the old man Included in this is putting away the old man

& putting on the new man (Col. 3:9-10).& putting on the new man (Col. 3:9-10).• This happens in baptism (Rom. 6:3-6):This happens in baptism (Rom. 6:3-6):

• Old man is crucified (Rom. 6:6)Old man is crucified (Rom. 6:6)• Become a Become a newnew man walking in new life (Rom. 6:4)man walking in new life (Rom. 6:4)• Become a Become a newnew creature, old passed away (2 Cor. creature, old passed away (2 Cor.

5:17)5:17)

• This new man is Christ (cf. Gal. 2:20), who is This new man is Christ (cf. Gal. 2:20), who is put on in baptism and not before (Gal. 3:27).put on in baptism and not before (Gal. 3:27).

put on Christ

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33 Gal 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.8. Its placement proves essentiality.8. Its placement proves essentiality.

• God placed baptism before being in Christ.God placed baptism before being in Christ.

• God placed baptism before putting on Christ.God placed baptism before putting on Christ.

• God placed baptism as the cause of sonship.God placed baptism as the cause of sonship.

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

8. Its placement proves essentiality.8. Its placement proves essentiality.• God placed baptism before being in Christ.God placed baptism before being in Christ.

• God placed baptism before putting on Christ.God placed baptism before putting on Christ.

• God placed baptism as the cause of sonship.God placed baptism as the cause of sonship.

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

into Christinto Christinto Christinto Christ put on Christput on Christbaptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptized

sons of Godsons of Godsons of Godsons of God

baptizedbaptized put on Christput on Christ

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “It cannot be proven that the “It cannot be proven that the baptism of Galatians 3:27 is water baptism. It baptism of Galatians 3:27 is water baptism. It likely is used figuratively here to refer to one who likely is used figuratively here to refer to one who has completely given themselves to Christ and has completely given themselves to Christ and just immersed themselves in Him in a spiritualized just immersed themselves in Him in a spiritualized way.”way.”

• When Paul writes to the Galatian churches and says, When Paul writes to the Galatian churches and says, “For as many of you as were baptized…,” what would “For as many of you as were baptized…,” what would they have thought he meant about their baptism? they have thought he meant about their baptism? What event would have entered their minds? It would What event would have entered their minds? It would have been the very one that EVERY one of them had have been the very one that EVERY one of them had experienced as a result of the apostles fulfilling the experienced as a result of the apostles fulfilling the Great Commission.Great Commission.

• The baptism of the Great Commission is the “one The baptism of the Great Commission is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5, which is water baptism baptism” of Ephesians 4:5, which is water baptism administered by men. It’s the only baptism that fits!administered by men. It’s the only baptism that fits!

Someone says: Someone says: “It cannot be proven that the “It cannot be proven that the baptism of Galatians 3:27 is water baptism. It baptism of Galatians 3:27 is water baptism. It likely is used figuratively here to refer to one who likely is used figuratively here to refer to one who has completely given themselves to Christ and has completely given themselves to Christ and just immersed themselves in Him in a spiritualized just immersed themselves in Him in a spiritualized way.”way.”

• When Paul writes to the Galatian churches and says, When Paul writes to the Galatian churches and says, “For as many of you as were baptized…,” what would “For as many of you as were baptized…,” what would they have thought he meant about their baptism? they have thought he meant about their baptism? What event would have entered their minds? It would What event would have entered their minds? It would have been the very one that EVERY one of them had have been the very one that EVERY one of them had experienced as a result of the apostles fulfilling the experienced as a result of the apostles fulfilling the Great Commission.Great Commission.

• The baptism of the Great Commission is the “one The baptism of the Great Commission is the “one baptism” of Ephesians 4:5, which is water baptism baptism” of Ephesians 4:5, which is water baptism administered by men. It’s the only baptism that fits!administered by men. It’s the only baptism that fits!

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33

Notice the place of baptism in Gal. Notice the place of baptism in Gal. 33

1.1. ““For” is a conjunction of explanation.For” is a conjunction of explanation.2.2. The verbs change tenses in verse 27.The verbs change tenses in verse 27.

3.3. Baptism causes one to be a son of God.Baptism causes one to be a son of God.

4.4. ““The faith” gives baptism its strength.The faith” gives baptism its strength.

5.5. ““As many of you” limits to certain ones.As many of you” limits to certain ones.

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

7.7. One “puts” on Christ in baptism.One “puts” on Christ in baptism.

8.8. Its placement proves essentiality.Its placement proves essentiality.

1.1. ““For” is a conjunction of explanation.For” is a conjunction of explanation.2.2. The verbs change tenses in verse 27.The verbs change tenses in verse 27.

3.3. Baptism causes one to be a son of God.Baptism causes one to be a son of God.

4.4. ““The faith” gives baptism its strength.The faith” gives baptism its strength.

5.5. ““As many of you” limits to certain ones.As many of you” limits to certain ones.

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

7.7. One “puts” on Christ in baptism.One “puts” on Christ in baptism.

8.8. Its placement proves essentiality.Its placement proves essentiality.

Sons of God, in ChristSons of God, in ChristPut on ChristPut on Christ

BaptizedBaptizedGal. 3:26-27Gal. 3:26-27

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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