Another Sermon On Baptism. Why Do We Hear Less About Baptism Today?  A Reaction To An Overemphasis  A Reaction To “Legalistic” Teaching  A Reaction.

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Another Sermon On Baptism

Why Do We Hear Less About Baptism Today?  A Reaction To An Overemphasis  A Reaction To “Legalistic” Teaching  A Reaction To Religious Controversy

Take A New Fresh Look At Some Old Bible Passages  Mark 16:15-16  John 3:3-5  Acts 2:36-39  Acts 22:16  Romans 6:3-5  Galatians 3:26-27  1 Peter 3:20-21

Four Conclusions About Baptism  It is a request for newness (Rom. 6:4).  It is a statement of faith (Col. 2:12).  It is a call for unity (1 Cor. 12:13).  It is a pledge of allegiance (Gal. 2:20).

“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16).