Denominational

Baptism

Most religious groups practice some rite they call baptism

BUT: Is it the ONE baptism – Eph. 4:4,5 Why is denominational baptism

wrong?

Has Wrong Authority Matthew 28:18; Colossians 3:17

Has Wrong Subject Some “baptize” infants Mark 16:16; Acts 8:37; 2:38

Has Wrong Confession Acts 8:37

Has Wrong Action Romans 6:3,4; Acts 8:38

Has Wrong Purpose Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16 Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3,4 1 Corinthians 12:13

Has Wrong Order Bible Order – Hear, Believe, Repent,

Confess, Baptized, Saved Denominational Order – Holy Spirit, Repent, Faith, Saved, Baptized

Has Wrong Allegiance Wear human names; Endorse human creeds, etc.

Cannot be taught wrong and be baptized right!

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

• Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)• Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)• Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)• Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)• Baptized for remission of sins (Acts

2:38)• Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)