ACTS 2:22-24, 36 A Pointed Accusation Acts 2:38 Repent & Be Baptized Baptism now saves Washes away sin Clothe self with Christ Buried with Him Washing of regeneration “What shall we do?” Recognized their guilt and sought a remedy There is so much more to baptism than merely being “dunked”

Clearly Baptism Is A Command That Must Be Obeyed; But It Involves Much More Than Simply “Covering The Basis” 3 “G’s” Of Baptism… Give: Something must be given on the part of the individual Get: The individual must receive some thing in return Grow: Inasmuch as baptism is a “birth”, there must be growth pressing to maturity

SOMETHING MUST BE GIVEN… “For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Jesus Christ, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony borne at the proper time.” 1Timothy 2:5-6 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 God Did Not Hold Back: He Gave His Very Best Romans 5:6-10

GOD GAVE TO MANKIND THE VERY BEST…HIS SON However, Before We Can Benefit, We Must Give… “What must we do?” Acts 2:37 “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” Acts 2:38 REPENTANCE involves a change of mind and a turning away from and a turning to. The clear implication is there must be a GIVING UP of contrary attitudes, practices, behaviors and style of life Ephesians 4:17-32

SOMETHING TO GET… There is the firm expectation that the One making the promise will give what has been stated (Romans 1:1-7) “And corresponding to that baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God…” 1Peter 3:21 God Promised Forgiveness To Those Who Obey Romans 5 & 6 Ephesians 2:1-5 Hebrews 5:8-9 “He became to all who obey Him the source of eternal salvation” An appeal to God, based upon compliance. A surrendering and an expectation of receiving what had been promised Forgiveness and so much more

“Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2Corinthians 5:17) A Child of God Is One That Continues To Grow Throughout Life: A Work In Progress Philippians 2:13 Hebrews 13:20-21 Our Work Isn’t Done Until We Enter “The Rest” (Hebrews 4:1ff esp. v. 11) NEWNESS OF LIFE GROWTH IN LIFE Colossians 3:1-17 “Making Progress…”