The Next Step of Baptism

Matthew 3:13–17; Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1–7

Baptism is not necessary for salvation, but it is for obedience.

Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change.

Baptism is the public announcement of the private repentance and faith.

Baptism is the next step, not the last step, of obedience.

What is Baptism?

Immersion

Identification with Christ’s Death and Resurrection

Identification with Christ

Who Should be Baptized?

Believers

Not Unbelievers

Why Should I be Baptized?

Sign of Heart Obedience

Sign of Heavenly Agreement

Sign of Trinitarian Belief

You cannot be Right with God and Reject His Commandments