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John 3:3-5 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (4) Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? (5) Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

“The Scriptures Teach That Water Baptism Is Essential To Gospel Obedience In Order To Receive Remission Of Sins.”

“Wherefore that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort.”

After Malachi… 400 years of silence 400 years to turn religion to works and not faith, not trust. Luke begins where Malachi left off…John the Baptizer…

Luke 3:2-4 “The word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. (3) And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; (4) As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

Luke 3:16 “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”

Ephesians 4:4-6 “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; (5) One Lord, one faith, one baptism, (6) One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”

Matthew 28:18-20 “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (20) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

No Works? Then: No Believe (John 6:28,29) No Repentance (Jonah 3:10)

John 6:28-29 “Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? (29) Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.”

Jonah 3:10 “And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.”

Cases of Conversion Case Believe Repent Confess Baptism Jews Acts 2:36 Samaritans Acts 8:12 Acts 8:12ff Eunuch Acts 8:36-37 Acts 8:37 Acts 8:38 Saul Acts 22:16 Cornelius Acts 10:43 Acts 11:15 Acts 10:48 Lydia Acts 16:15 Jailor Acts 16:31 Acts 16:33 Corinthians Acts 18:8

Parallel Passages John 3:3-5 I Cor. 12:13 Ephesians 5:26 Titus 3:5 “born again” “born of water and of the Spirit” I Cor. 12:13 “by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body” Ephesians 5:26 “sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word” Titus 3:5 “by the washing of regeneration, & renewing of the Holy Ghost”

pisteuw-PISTEUO-believed Used especially of the faith by which a man embraces Jesus, i.e., a conviction full of joyful trust, that Jesus is the Messiah – the divinely appointed author of eternal salvation in the kingdom of God, conjoined with obedience to Christ.” Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, pg. 511 conviction

pisteuw-PISTEUO-believed Used especially of the faith by which a man embraces Jesus, i.e., a conviction full of joyful trust, that Jesus is the Messiah – the divinely appointed author of eternal salvation in the kingdom of God, conjoined with obedience to Christ.” Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament, pg. 511 conviction obedience

Conviction

Conviction Obedience

Conviction Obedience

Conviction Obedience Faith

Paul’s Gospel & Commission “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.” I Corinthians 1:17

I Corinthians 1:10-17 “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (11) For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.”

(12) Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. (13) Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? (14) I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;”

(15) Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name (15) Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. (16) And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. (17) For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.”

Things Necessary To Belong To Christ To be “of Paul” Paul must be crucified for you You must be baptized in the name of Paul To be “of Christ” Christ must be crucified for you You must be baptized in the name of Christ

Is Water Baptism a Work Of Man Or A Work Of God Is Water Baptism a Work Of Man Or A Work Of God? They Admitted Doing It, So I Would Ask “Who Is Doing The Works Of Man? Is Water Baptism A Work Of Man’s Righteousness, As Condemned In Ephesians 2:8-9? If Not, Why Try To Use It Against Water Baptism? If Yes, Is That Who You Baptize, So You Can Boast?

The Will of God Matthew 7:21-23 We have the map designed to lead anyone to heaven above! Enlightenment is available! Who is willing to follow the directions?

God’s Simple Plan HEAR (Rom. 10:17) BELIEVE (John 8:24) REPENT (Luke 13:3) CONFESS (Rom. 10:9-10) BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27) ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41)

Remain Faithful John 8:31,32 “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; (32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” II John 4 “I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”