the new testament's teaching concerning baptism

So far in our study we have examined:

So far in our study we have examined:

That there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great

Commission- baptism for the remission of sins

That there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great

Commission- baptism for the remission of sins

The seven “baptisms” to which the New Testament refers

The seven “baptisms” to which the New Testament refers

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Ephesians 4:4, 5

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mark 16:15, 16

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Matthew 28:18, 19

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts

2:38

We have seen that the New Testament defines baptism as

an immersion in water



Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:4

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Acts 8:36





We have seen that it has purpose

We have seen that it has purpose

Since God has stated a purpose for it, it must be done for that

purpose

Since God has stated a purpose for it, it must be done for that

purpose

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts

2:38

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Acts 22:16

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

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Peter 3:21

We have seen that proper baptism puts one “into Christ,”

where all spiritual blessings and salvation are found



Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Romans 6:3

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Galatians 3:27

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Ephesians 1:3

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

II Timothy 2:10





We have also noticed numerous examples of those who obeyed the gospel, being

baptized into Christ for the remission of sins

We have also noticed numerous examples of those who obeyed the gospel, being

baptized into Christ for the remission of sins

Last week we studied the impact of two words on this

subject:

Last week we studied the impact of two words on this

subject:

The Greek word eisThe Greek word eis

The English word andThe English word and

Today, we look further at Acts 2:38 & Mark 16:16 and also

study Romans 6

Today, we look further at Acts 2:38 & Mark 16:16 and also

study Romans 6

Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins

Acts 2:38Remission of Sins Repentance Baptism

Repentance Remission of Sins Baptism

Baptism Remission of Sins Repentance

Remission of Sins Baptism Repentance

Baptism Repentance Remission of Sins

Repentance Baptism Remission of Sins

Only Six Possible arrangements for this main statement

Universalism/Grace Only

Catholicism

Faith OnlyTruth

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???

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mark 16:16He that believeth not and is baptized not shall be saved

He that believeth and is not baptized shall be savedHe that believeth not and is baptized shall be savedHe that believeth and is baptized shall not be savedHe that believeth and is baptized shall be saved

Only five alternatives to this main statement

Universalism- all will be saved

Faith Only proposition

Calvinism- Infant Baptism

Atheistic- no one saved

Truth

????

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Mark 16:16

“Believeth”“Believeth” “Is Baptized”“Is Baptized” “Shall Be Saved”

“Shall Be Saved”

Belief HereBelief Here Baptism HereBaptism Here Salvation HereSalvation Here

AoristParticiple

AoristParticiple

Future PassiveIndicative

(Main Verb)

“The Greek never used the Aorist Participle for subsequent action. No example of that use has ever been shown.”

-A.T. Robertson (Baptist Professor & Greek Scholar)

“The Aorist Participle never gives subsequent action.”

-A.T. Robertson (Baptist Professor & Greek Scholar)

“The Aorist Participle indicates action which is antecedent to the action of the main verb.”

-Ray Summers (Baptist Professor & Greek Scholar)

“Believeth”“Believeth” “Is Baptized”“Is Baptized” “Shall Be Saved”

“Shall Be Saved”

Belief HereBelief Here Baptism HereBaptism Here Salvation HereSalvation Here

AoristParticiple

AoristParticiple

Future PassiveIndicative

(Main Verb)

Since the Aorist Participle never indicates action which is subsequent to the main verb, neither believing nor being baptized occurs after one is saved—rather both occur before salvation

Romans 6:17, 18

But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

Romans 6:17, 18

In order for there to be a “form of doctrine” there must first be

doctrine

In order for there to be a “form of doctrine” there must first be

doctrine

What was the “doctrine” Paul was delivering?

What was the “doctrine” Paul was delivering?

It was the gospel of Jesus Christ—His death, burial, resurrectionIt was the gospel of Jesus Christ—His death, burial, resurrection

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

I Corinthians 15:1-4

I Corinthians15:3, 4

Romans 6:17, 18

Paul had alluded to this doctrine numerous times in

Romans 6 prior to verses 16 & 17



baptized into his death? Vs. 3buried with him by baptism into

death Vs. 4like as Christ was raised up from the dead Vs. 4if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death

Vs. 5we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection Vs. 5our old man is crucified with him

Vs. 6if we be dead with Christ Vs. 8Christ being raised from the dead Vs. 9





Well established, then, was this doctrine of Christ, the gospel

Well established, then, was this doctrine of Christ, the gospel

Now he commends them for having obeyed “that form of

doctrine” which had been delivered to them

Now he commends them for having obeyed “that form of

doctrine” which had been delivered to them

The word “form” means “model, mold, pattern”The word “form” means “model, mold, pattern”

They had become obedient to the model, mold, pattern of the

teaching delivered to them

They had become obedient to the model, mold, pattern of the

teaching delivered to them

The doctrine delivered them involved the death, burial and

resurrection of Christ

The doctrine delivered them involved the death, burial and


What was the “form” (mold, model, pattern) of that which

they had obeyed?


they had obeyed?

He had mentioned that to them earlier in this same chapter


Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

Romans 6:3-6

DeathBurial

Resurrection


they had obeyed?


they had obeyed?



When, and only when, they were baptized they “obeyed

that form of doctrine”

When, and only when, they were baptized they “obeyed


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Romans6:3, 4

Romans 6:17, 18

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:2-4

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Believer Dies to Sin


Romans6:3, 4

Romans 6:17, 18

TheWhole

Process

“FORM”Mold, Model, Pattern




Romans 6:2-4

If not “baptized into Christ,”never contacted His death

If never contacted His death,Never Contacted his blood


Romans 6:2-4

Because “baptized into Christ”/“Baptized into his death”If no baptism, no association with his death or his burial


Romans 6:2-4

“Form”Mold, model, pattern


If no baptism, no association with his death or burial or Resurrection


Romans 6:2-4

“ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was

delivered you”

Without Baptism that form of doctrine Could Never be obeyed

in any part

For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

Romans 6:5,

6



For he that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6:7-11


Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

Romans 6:12, 13

For what reason?Because you have died, been buried

and Raised with Jesus

Why?

Because you have died, been buried and Raised with Jesus

But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

Romans 6:17, 18

When?

Before

They

ObeyedWhat was it?

Death, burial, Resurrection of Jesus

When had they obeyed it?When they were baptized

When was “THen”?

When they had “obeyed…that form of doctrine”

When had they done this?When they were “Baptized Into Christ!”

Only through baptism could they possibly have “obeyed…


And it was then (and only then) that they were made “free from

sin”

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Romans6:3, 4

Romans 6:17, 18

TheWhole

ProcessBefore the Acts They Were Servants of Sin

When It Was Done Obedience From the HeartForm Obeyed

The Results Became Servants of RighteousnessUnited with Christ

The only thing that could possibly be under consideration

as being “that form” is baptism!

The only thing that could possibly be under consideration

as being “that form” is baptism!

Before their baptism, they were “the servants of sin”

Before their baptism, they were “the servants of sin”

When they “obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine”

(when they were baptized) they were made “free from sin”

(AT that point- “THEN”)

When they “obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine”

(when they were baptized) they were made “free from sin”

(AT that point- “THEN”)

What conclusions must be drawn?


If one does not “obey from the heart that form of doctrine,” he

cannot be associated with or contact the death, burial and


If one does not “obey from the heart that form of doctrine,” he

cannot be associated with or contact the death, burial and


If one does not “obey from the heart that form of doctrine” he cannot be made “free from sin”

If one does not “obey from the heart that form of doctrine” he cannot be made “free from sin”



Since “that form of doctrine” has been proven to be baptism, no one can be associated with

or contact the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and be

“made free from sin” without being “baptized into Jesus

Christ”

Since “that form of doctrine” has been proven to be baptism, no one can be associated with

or contact the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and be

“made free from sin” without being “baptized into Jesus

Christ”

Christ Died For Sin

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Romans6:3, 4

Romans 6:17, 18

TheWhole

ProcessBefore the Acts They Were Servants of Sin

When It Was Done Obedience From the HeartForm Obeyed

The Results Became Servants of RighteousnessUnited with Christ

Have you “obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine?”Have you “obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine?”

Have you been “baptized into Jesus Christ?”

Have you been “baptized into Jesus Christ?”

the new testament's teaching concerning baptism

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