Christian Development Salvation Lesson 4
From the scriptural definition of baptism, anyone who refuses the cleansing of the blood of Jesus that occurs at baptism in the name of Jesus Christ does not receive remissions of sins or salvation from sin. The Scripture clearly declares, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:16), and “Baptism doth also …
The question is often asked: “Why do so many baptize their converts in the titles Father, Son, and Holy Ghost?” Without criticizing those who do, let’s explain why they do. As the church grew older after its founding (Acts 2:1-42), not only did false teachers arise from within the church, but also many sincere individuals …
We will begin with two passages of Scripture – Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38 – since they apparently contradict each other. Matthew 28:19 says to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38, however, tells us to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Careful observation of …
The Word of God mentions several baptisms. We will briefly discuss each of them but will emphasis water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Baptism unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea – 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 describes two aspects of the Israelites’ escape from Egyptian bondage: God led them by a pillar …
