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The Christian Life The deadly nature of bitterness Ephesians 4:31 Colossians 3:19 Esau’s De-Sanctification

Mountain of God Mt. Sinai verses Mt. Zion Galatians 4:24-26 Isaiah 2:1-4

Mountain of God Mount Zion The city of the living God The heavenly Jerusalem An innumerable company of angels The general assembly and church God the Judge of all The Spirits of just men made perfect Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant The blood

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Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

The Doctrine of Baptisms

Born Again Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." John 3:5-6

Born Again Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." John 3:5-6

Born Again Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5

Born Again Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5

Born Again Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

Born Again Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

The Spirit is Life (John 6:63) The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Genesis 1:2 Our contact in water restores life The Spirit is Life (John 6:63)

What is the Work of Baptism? Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5

What is the Work of Baptism? Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5

What is the Work of Baptism? Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit Titus 3:5

God’s Mercy at Baptism He makes atonement for our sins He adopts us as children of God He adds us to His church

Our Sins are Addressed Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Romans 6:3

Our Sins are Addressed For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21

Our Sins are Addressed Baptism transfers (the guilt of) sin Therein we are made righteous Romans 8:1-4

We are Adopted at Baptism For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father” Romans 8:15

We are Adopted at Baptism (Jesus came) to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!“ Galatians 4:5-6

We are Adopted at Baptism Redemption: bought back Redeemed – adopted from slavery

His Mercy Adds Us to His Church And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:47b

His Mercy Adds Us to His Church Added to the church: The household of faith Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Ephesians 2:19

His Mercy Adds Us to His Church Added to the church: The household of faith The fellowship of Christ ….you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus 1 John 1:3

What is the Big Deal About Baptism God’s mercy is delivered there It is the changing point in salvation '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