1. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind… Romans 12:1-2

2. A Renewed View of Baptism Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15-16

4. Great Commission Baptism Does it continue today? Does it continue today? Who is preaching it? Who is preaching it? Many creeds deny Gods purpose in baptism Many creeds deny Gods purpose in baptism Col 1:23..the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven

5. Now it is different… It is most likely that in the Apostolic age when there was one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, and no differing denominations existed, the baptism of a convert by that very act constituted him a member of the church, and at once endowed him with all the rights and privileges of full membership. In that sense, baptism was the door into the church. Now it is different…. (Hiscox Manual, p. 22)

6. What is different?… Eph 4:4-5 If Baptism is different now, why is it different? Did God or man make it different? But notice one Lord, one faith, one baptism Is one Lord different today? Is one faith different? There were no denominations when Eph 4 was written – thus only one baptism.

7. Have You Ever Seen Great Commission Baptism? Does it continue today? Who is preaching it? Many creeds deny Gods purpose in baptism This church still preaches one Lord, one faith, one baptism Purpose of this lesson: Look at all the baptisms of the Bible See why one baptism is still true today.

8. All the Baptisms of the Bible Johns Baptism Mt. 3:5-6 It ceased with John Does not continue today Acts 19:1-5

9. All the Baptisms of the Bible Jesus Baptism during personal ministry Jn 4:1-2 It anticipated the coming of the kingdom Mt. 4:17 It anticipated the coming of the kingdom Mt. 4:17 Did not continue after Jesus death Did not continue after Jesus death Was replaced with Great Commission Baptism Was replaced with Great Commission Baptism

10. All the Baptisms of the Bible Jesus Baptism of suffering Lk 12:50 Figurative use of immersion Figurative use of immersion Was never a command, never bound as act of obedience upon disciples Was never a command, never bound as act of obedience upon disciples

11. All the Baptisms of the Bible Baptism of Moses 1 Cor 10:2 Another Figurative use of immersion Another Figurative use of immersion This was only true of Israel, does not continue today This was only true of Israel, does not continue today

12. All the Baptisms of the Bible Baptism of Fire Mt. 3:10-12 Note context - Fire of Judgment Note context - Fire of Judgment No one wants this baptism No one wants this baptism

13. All the Baptisms of the Bible Baptism for the dead 1 Cor 15:29 Context: study of resurrection Context: study of resurrection If the dead are not raised, why would anyone be baptized for the dead (in view of the dead), if the dead are not raised? If the dead are not raised, why would anyone be baptized for the dead (in view of the dead), if the dead are not raised?

14. All the Baptisms of the Bible Holy Spirit Baptism Acts 1:5; Joel 2:28 HS Spirit baptism a promise to apostles HS Spirit baptism a promise to apostles HS equipped apostles to carry out their work as apostles HS equipped apostles to carry out their work as apostles HS testified to reception of Gentiles Acts 11:15-18 HS testified to reception of Gentiles Acts 11:15-18 Does not continue today Does not continue today

15. All the Baptisms of the Bible Great Commission Baptism Mt 28:18-20; Mk 16:15-16 To Every nation To end of ages Applied by apostles Acts 2:38 One baptism today Eph 4:4-5 Purpose: Salvation, Remission of sins

16. Will Your Faith Move You To Act Today? If Not Today, When?