Introduction

  • Colossians 2:12
  • Galatians 3:27

Why do y’all talk about baptism so much?

  • Mark 7:1-8 – Why did Jesus talk about hypocrisy or tradition so much?
  • Baptism did not seem controversial in the New Testament. We don’t have records of anyone believing in Jesus and then balking at being baptized.
  • Mark 16:15-16
  • Acts 2:38
  • Romans 6:3-4
  • I Peter 3:21

What about all the other verses?

  • Things involved in salvation:
    • Titus 3:4-6 – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
    • Ephesians 2:-5 – Mercy, love, and grace
    • Romans 8:24 – Hope
    • Ephesians 2:13-16 – Blood and cross of Christ
    • Romans 5:10 – Resurrected life of Christ
    • Acts 4:10-12 – Name of Christ
    • Romans 1:16 – Gospel
    • Romans 10:14-15 – Inspired preachers
    • John 8:32 – Truth
    • Matthew 17:5 – Reception of the gospel (hearing, reading)
    • Romans 5:1 – Faith
    • II Corinthians 7:10 – Repentance
    • Romans 10:9 – Confession and belief
    • I Peter 3:21 – Baptism
    • James 2:24 – Works
    • Revelation 2:10 – Endurance
  • All these verses are true at the same time!

What about Ephesians 2?

  • Ephesians 2:8-10
  • Hebrews 11:4-5, 7-9, 11, 17, 20-24, 27-33 – These people took action because of their faith.
  • Salvation is a gift from God, but we must obey His instructions in order to receive it.
  • John 6:28-29 – Belief here was listed as a work.
  • This passage is teaching against the idea of trying to save yourself.