Is BaptismEssential?

Many believe baptism is:1) Important

2) Commanded3) The will of God

BUT – Not essential for salvation

The Bible Answer

The New Testament is very clear about the purpose of baptism

Baptism is essential IF you want what baptism offers.

The PURPOSE of BaptismFor the forgiveness of

sins Acts 2:38

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Baptism is essential if you want to be forgiven of sins

The PURPOSE of BaptismFor salvation

1 Peter 3:21

There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Baptism is essential if you want to be saved

The PURPOSE of BaptismTo wash away sins

Acts 22:16

And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'

Baptism is essential if you want your sins washed away

The PURPOSE of BaptismTo be born again

John 3:5

Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Baptism is essential if you want your to enter the kingdom of God.

The PURPOSE of BaptismTo be in Christ

Galatians 3:26-27

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.

Baptism is essential if you want your to be in Christ.

The PURPOSE of BaptismTo be walk in a new life

Romans 6:3-4

3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Baptism is essential if you want to walk in a new life.

The PURPOSE of BaptismTo enter into Christ

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?

Baptism is essential if you want to enter into Christ.

The Bible Answer

NO – baptism is not essential To live in this world Enjoy the creation To home, family, children, grandchildren Be a member of some denomination

YES – Baptism is essential IF - You want eternal life in heaven You want to be saved, forgiven

The Bible Answer

The New Testament is very clear about the purpose of baptism

Baptism is essential IF you want what baptism offers.