2 Peter 1:12-13 "Therefore, I shall always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 13 And I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,"
“Living Out Your Baptism”
I. The Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 make disciples of all nations baptizing them
Mark 16:15-16 go into all the world and preach the Good News (the gospel) anyone who has believed and been baptized shall be saved
II. The Baptism That Saves You Baptism - Greek BAPTO, bap'-to; a prim. verb; to whelm, i.e. cover wholly with a fluid; in the N.T. only in a qualified or spec. sense, i.e. (lit.) to moisten (a part of one's person), or (by impl.) to stain (as with dye):--dip.
Common language dying a garment by submerging it in the color dye intent is to change the nature of the garment
Three elements to baptism the baptizer the one being baptized the element one is baptized into
1 Corinthians 12:13 "For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit." baptizer - Holy Spirit the baptized - we; believers the element baptized into - the body of Christ
III. Water Baptism Believers Baptism Acts 2:37-38 repent be baptized in Jesus name for forgiveness receive the Holy Spirit
Acts 8:36-38 Philip explains the scriptures came to water - what prevents me from being baptized? V. 37 – “You can,” Philip answered, “If you believe with all your heart.” And the eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
Its Symbolism - Romans 6:3-6
baptized into Jesus death
buried with him in baptism united with him in the likeness of his death
united with him in the likeness of his resurrection
IV. Living Out Your Baptism Colossians 2:12 – raised up with Jesus to a new life Colossians 3- 4:6 - putting to death the old self and walking in newness of life made practical
Verses 1-11 - putting to death old self
verses 12-17 walking in newness of life
verses 18-4:6 - in all your relationships and in all you do
Conclusion Have you received the Baptism into Christ? Have you followed up that with water baptism as a believer? Are you living out your baptism?