Is YourBaptism Scriptural?

“one Lord, one faith, one baptism”

Ephesians 4:5

Is Your BaptismScriptural?

An example of re-baptism...1) The disciples at Ephesus Ac 19:1-2

2) They had been baptized Ac 19:3

3) Their baptism was lacking Ac 19:4

4) Requiring a “re-baptism” Ac 19:5

Is Your BaptismScriptural?

Elements of scriptural baptism...1) Mode: immersion (burial) Ro 6:3; Co

2:12

2) Authority: in the name of Jesus Ac

2:38; 10:48; 19:5; Mt 28:18-19

3) Purpose: remission of sins Ac 2:38;

22:16; Ro 6:3; Co 2:12

4) Subject: penitent believer Ac 2:38;

8:37; Mk 16:16

Is Your BaptismScriptural?

When re-baptism is necessary...1) Wrong mode: pouring, sprinkling

2) Wrong authority: someone other than Jesus

3) Wrong purpose: because we are saved, as

a public confession

4) Wrong subject: not a penitent believer, to

please others, an infant

Is YourBaptism Scriptural?

“make your calling and election sure”

2 Peter 1:10

Is YourBaptism Scriptural?

“Examine yourselves,whether you are in the faith.”

2 Corinthians 13:5