2. Doctrine #1 – Salvation
The meaning of the word salvation
The Hebrew root word yesha (basis for the name of Joshua and Jesus) signifies freedom from what binds or restricts and thus effects deliverance.
The Greek word is soteria, meaning “to cure, to provide recovery, to rescue, to effect one’s welfare.”

3. The implications of salvation
1. Someone needs salvation
Who?
Ecc 7:20
Jer 17:9
Rm 3:10,23; 5:12

4. The implications of salvation
2. Someone has to be able and willing to save.
Able
Eph 3:20
2 Tim 1:12
Heb 7:12
Willing
1 Tim 2:3,4
2 Pet 3:9
Acts 4:12
Rm 1:16; 5:8

5. False hopes of salvation:
Education
Church membership
Good works
Baptism
Proper enviroment
Keeping the Law
Confirmation
Keeping the Golden Rule
Sincerity
Tithing

6. How does a person get this salvation?
 By grace
Eph 2:8,9
Titus 2:11
Rm 3:24; 5:1

7. How does a person get this salvation?
 Through Faith
What it is not
It is not a “blind leap into the dark.”
It is not supposition.
It is not speculation.
It is not opinion or hypothesis.

8. How is it produced? How does a person get this salvation?
 Through Faith
What it is
It is a voluntary and sincere change in the mind of the sinner, causing him to turn to the Savior.
How is it produced?
Romans 10:17

9. How does a person get this salvation?
 Through Faith
Why is it necessary?
Hebrews 11:6
Romans 5:1
Ephesians 2:8,9

10. Repentance
What it is not:
Reformation – the act of turning over a new leaf.
Remorse – the act of regretting the fruit of one’s crime, but not the root.
Penitence – the act of attempting to make up for one’s sin through good works.

11. Repentance What it is: John 16:7-11 Matthew 9:13 Acts 2:38
It is a voluntary and sincere change in the mind of the sinner, causing him to turn from his sin.
John 16:7-11
Matthew 9:13
Acts 2:38

12. Baptism
What is it?
What does it mean?
Who is it for?
Is it required for salvation
How should it be done?
Who should do it?

13. Baptism – in essence, it is the act of identifying with someone or something.
Baptizo- to immerse
The importance of baptism:
Jesus was baptized – Matt 3:13-17
Jesus approved of His disciples baptizing – Jn 4:1,2
Jesus commanded it – Matt 28:19
The early church made it a priority. They never conceived of a believer not being baptized.

14. The N.T uses the ordinance to picture or symbolize important theological truths. Rm 6:1-10; Gal 3:27; 1 Pet 3:21
Baptism is considered one of the foundational truths. Heb 6:1,2
“It is no more optional or less significant than the doctrines of repentance, resurrection, and judgment.” Basic Theology pp.421

15. Various Views:
Baptism is necessary for salvation (baptismal regeneration).
Baptism replaced circumcision
Baptism serves as a sign of one’s salvation (believer’s baptism).

16. Verses about Baptism:
Salvation by grace, not by works:
Rom 4:1-5; 11:6
Eph 2:8,9
Titus 3:5
Converts in Acts
2:41; 8:12,36-38; 9:15-18; 10:47,48; 16:15,33; 18:8 (1 Cor 1:14,16); 19:1-7
All believers were baptized.
Only believers were baptized.

17. The Gospel does not include baptism – 1 Cor 15:1-4
Paul said he was not sent to baptize – Cor 1:17
Verses FOR baptismal regeneration:
Acts 2:38
Acts 22:16

18. Conclusion: Baptism is an outward sign and identification what God has already done in the life of a believer. It is the first step of obedience for a new christian.