The Bible's teaching on New Testament baptism is pure and simple. Consider this first video study and some of the truths and misconceptions about baptism.
Bible Reference:
(1) The river possessed no magical power; it was God’s gracious power that Naaman received when he obeyed (2 Kings 5:1-19).
(2) This was a baptism of repentance and forgiveness of sin under the Law of Moses (Matthew 3:11).
The baptism we will study is the primary baptism seen in the New Testament. It is a baptism in the “name of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 19:1-5)
(3) Peter commanded people to be baptized. The Holy Spirit revealed this valuable command and Peter preached it (Acts 10:47-48)
(4) Some people hear that baptism is a command and become nervous. They claim that baptism is a work, and that we are not save by works. Such concern is appreciated. No one can earn their salvation. We are saved by God’s grace through faith (Ephesians 2:6-10).
(5) Works aren’t always bad. Did you know that Jesus classified “Belief” (John 6:28-29)?
(6) Faith is obeying what God has asked. God has called for penitent sinners who want to be saved to be baptized. Therefore, it is not a work of the flesh, but a faithful response to God! (1 Peter 3:21).
(7) Sin has made us spiritually filthy. Our sins stain our soul and make us impure (Isaiah 64:6)
(8) And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord (Acts 22:16)
(9) Saul, called Paul, later referred to baptism as regeneration. That means a process of renewal, restoration, and growth (Titus 3:4-5)
