In The Footsteps Of The Apostles The Conversions In Acts

Direct Command Clear Example Logical/Reasonable Conclusion Learning To Serve Direct Command Clear Example Logical/Reasonable Conclusion

A Direct Command Jesus Said 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19

Luke 5:5-9 New International Version (NIV) 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,

Jesus Said “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. “(Mark 16:16)

Some Clear Examples Common Steps Preaching or teaching A synthesis of these texts leads to the general conclusion that the following obligations are essential to gospel obedience: preaching or teaching belief (and an acknowledgement of such) repentance immersion in water While this should be incredibly easy to understand, numerous sincere people, whose minds have been distracted by misguided teachers, seem not to grasp the truth relative to what is required to enjoy salvation. It is not without significance, therefore, that there are clear examples in the book of Acts that, when taken in concert, clearly illustrate the “rules” laid down by the “Great Commission.”

Some Clear Examples Common Steps Preaching or teaching Belief (and an acknowledgement of such) A synthesis of these texts leads to the general conclusion that the following obligations are essential to gospel obedience: preaching or teaching belief (and an acknowledgement of such) repentance immersion in water While this should be incredibly easy to understand, numerous sincere people, whose minds have been distracted by misguided teachers, seem not to grasp the truth relative to what is required to enjoy salvation. It is not without significance, therefore, that there are clear examples in the book of Acts that, when taken in concert, clearly illustrate the “rules” laid down by the “Great Commission.”

Some Clear Examples Common Steps Preaching or teaching Belief (and an acknowledgement of such) Repentance A synthesis of these texts leads to the general conclusion that the following obligations are essential to gospel obedience: preaching or teaching belief (and an acknowledgement of such) repentance immersion in water While this should be incredibly easy to understand, numerous sincere people, whose minds have been distracted by misguided teachers, seem not to grasp the truth relative to what is required to enjoy salvation. It is not without significance, therefore, that there are clear examples in the book of Acts that, when taken in concert, clearly illustrate the “rules” laid down by the “Great Commission.”

Some Clear Examples Common Steps Preaching or teaching Belief (and an acknowledgement of such) Repentance Immersion in water A synthesis of these texts leads to the general conclusion that the following obligations are essential to gospel obedience: preaching or teaching belief (and an acknowledgement of such) repentance immersion in water While this should be incredibly easy to understand, numerous sincere people, whose minds have been distracted by misguided teachers, seem not to grasp the truth relative to what is required to enjoy salvation. It is not without significance, therefore, that there are clear examples in the book of Acts that, when taken in concert, clearly illustrate the “rules” laid down by the “Great Commission.”

Preaching or Teaching Samaritans - Philip Preached Kingdom Things - Acts 8:12

Preaching or Teaching Samaritans - Philip Preached Kingdom Things - Acts 8:12 Ethiopian Eunuch – Philip Preached Unto Him Jesus - Acts 8:35

Preaching or Teaching Samaritans - Philip Preached Kingdom Things - Acts 8:12 Ethiopian Eunuch – Philip Preached Unto Him Jesus - Acts 8:35 Saul/Paul – I Am Jesus Whom You Persecuted - Acts 9:5

Preaching or Teaching Samaritans - Philip Preached Kingdom Things - Acts 8:12 Ethiopian Eunuch – Philip Preached Unto Him Jesus - Acts 8:35 Saul/Paul – I Am Jesus Whom You Persecuted - Acts 9:5 Cornelius – Peter We Are All Here To Hear What God Commands You to Do - Acts 10:33

Preaching or Teaching Samaritans - Philip Preached Kingdom Things - Acts 8:12 Ethiopian Eunuch – Philip Preached Unto Him Jesus - Acts 8:35 Saul/Paul – I Am Jesus Whom You Persecuted - Acts 9:5 Cornelius – Peter We Are All Here To Hear What God Commands You to Do - Acts 10:33 Jailer – Paul Spoke To Him The Word Of The Lord – Acts 16:32

Belief Samaritans – But When They Believed – Acts 8:12

Belief Samaritans – But When They Believed – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – Even He Believed – Acts 8:13

Belief Samaritans – But When They Believed – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – Even He Believed – Acts 8:13 Ethiopian Eunuch – I Believe That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God – Acts 8:377

Belief Samaritans – But When They Believed – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – Even He Believed – Acts 8:13 Ethiopian Eunuch – I Believe That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God – Acts 8:377 Saul/Paul – Jesus Said Go To Damascus, And Saul Went – Acts 9:6-8

Belief Samaritans – But When They Believed – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – Even He Believed – Acts 8:13 Ethiopian Eunuch – I Believe That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God – Acts 8:377 Saul/Paul – Jesus Said Go To Damascus, And Saul Went – Acts 9:6-8 Cornelius – An Angel Said Send For You & I Sent – Acts 10: 30-33

Baptism Samaritans – When They Believed They Were Baptized, Men & Women Alike – Acts 8:12

Baptism Samaritans – When They Believed They Were Baptized, Men & Women Alike – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – And After Being Baptized – Acts 8:13

Baptism Samaritans – When They Believed They Were Baptized, Men & Women Alike – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – And After Being Baptized – Acts 8:13 Ethiopian Eunuch – What’s Stopping Me From Being Baptized? And They Went Down In The Water - Acts 8:37-38

Baptism Samaritans – When They Believed They Were Baptized, Men & Women Alike – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – And After Being Baptized – Acts 8:13 Ethiopian Eunuch – What’s Stopping Me From Being Baptized? And They Went Down In The Water - Acts 8:37-38 Saul/Paul – He Regained His Sight & Got Up & Was Baptized – Acts 9:18

Baptism Samaritans – When They Believed They Were Baptized, Men & Women Alike – Acts 8:12 Simon The Sorcerer – And After Being Baptized – Acts 8:13 Ethiopian Eunuch – What’s Stopping Me From Being Baptized? And They Went Down In The Water - Acts 8:37-38 Saul/Paul – He Regained His Sight & Got Up & Was Baptized – Acts 9:18 Cornelius – He Ordered (The Christian Jews To Allow) Them To Be Baptized – Acts 10: 48

Baptism Lydia – She & Her Household Were Baptized – Acts 16:15

Baptism Lydia – She & Her Household Were Baptized – Acts 16:15 The Jailer – Immediately He & His Household Were Baptized – Acts 16:33

But I Was.... Philippians 2:12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling Romans 14:10 We will all stand before the judgment seat of God

Salvation Is Not A Team Sport

But I Was.... Paul Finds Devoted Disciples In In Ephesus – Acts 19: 1-4 Act 19:1-4  It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples.  

But I Was.... Paul Finds Devoted Disciples In In Ephesus – Acts 19: 1-4 They Were Baptized For Repentance With John’s Baptism Act 19:1-4   (2)  He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit."  (3)  And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism."  

But I Was.... Paul Finds Devoted Disciples In In Ephesus – Acts 19: 1-4 They Were Baptized For Repentance With John’s Baptism They WERE NOT Baptized For Remission Of Sins Act 19:1-4   (4)  Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus."

But I Was.... Paul Finds Devoted Disciples In In Ephesus – Acts 19: 1-4 They Were Baptized For Repentance With John’s Baptism They WERE NOT Baptized For Remission Of Sins Paul Taught Them About The Redemptive Mission Of Christ.

But I Was.... Paul Finds Devoted Disciples In In Ephesus – They Were Baptized For Repentance With John’s Baptism They WERE NOT Baptized For Remission Of Sins Paul Taught Them About The Redemptive Mission Of Christ. They Were Re-Baptized Into Christ – Acts 19:5 Act 19:5  When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 

But I Was.... What Were You Baptized INTO

But I Was.... What Were You Baptized INTO Not About Your Parents Baptism

But I Was.... What Were You Baptized INTO Not About Your Parents Baptism Not About A Denominational Creed

But I Was.... What Were You Baptized INTO Not About Your Parents Baptism Not About A Denominational Creed Not About What “ALL” Your Friends Did

But I Was.... What Were You Baptized INTO Not About Your Parents Baptism Not About A Denominational Creed Not About What “ALL” Your Friends Did Not About A One Time Emotional Experience

But I Was.... What Were You Baptized INTO Not About Your Parents Baptism Not About A Denominational Creed Not About What “ALL” Your Friends Did Not About A One Time Emotional Experience It Is About Your Response To Jesus’ Sacrifice And Your Sins

In The Footsteps Of The Apostles The Conversions In Acts