1. Romans 6:3-6 1

2. “3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin” 2

3. Introduction Baptism is essential to salvation Mark 16:15, 16; 1 Peter 3:21 Baptism is the start of the journey toward heaven Romans 6:3, 4 Baptism marks the beginning of the “newness of life” The new birth - John 3:3-5 A “new creation” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 There are other elements of the new life in Christ to remember… After Baptism, Then What? 3

4. We Serve A New Master Must serve righteousness-God, not Sin Romans 6:17, 18 Respect God’s laws - vs. 19 Realize the wages of sin - vss. 21-23 Serve God acceptably, with reverence and Godly fear Hebrews 12:28, 29 “Acceptably” - God’s law, not man’s wishes “Reverence and godly fear” - Respect the word of God Ezekiel 22:26 Holy assemblies for worship Study and obey the Holy scriptures After Baptism, Then What? 4

5. We Walk A New Way of Life A new way of thinking Romans 8:6, 7; Colossians 3:1, 2 A new manner of life - Colossians 3:5-7 New places to go - worship, teaching, wholes activities New actions - Prayer, study, giving, serving others A new manner of speaking Colossians 3:8-10 After Baptism, Then What? 5

6. We Struggle With New Problems Old associates 1 Peter 4:3, 4 The problems that come with godliness New persecutions 2 Timothy 3:12 New temptations 1 Corinthians 9:27; 10:12, 13 New priorities Matthew 6:33; 2 Timothy 4:10 After Baptism, Then What? 6

7. We Now Have A New Hope The hope of the NEW and living way Hebrews 10:19, 20, 23 The hope that only Christians have Ephesians 2:12 1 Thessalonians 4:13 The “one hope of your calling” Ephesians 4:4 After Baptism, Then What? 7

8. Conclusion After baptism we… Serve a NEW master! Walk a NEW way of! Struggle with NEW problems! Have a NEW hope! If you are not “walking in newness of life” then, “Repent…of this thy wickedness and pray” - Acts 8:22 After Baptism, Then What? 8

9. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” After Baptism, Then What? 9