Worship and Sermon on February 25, 2024
Series: THE NEW TESTAMENT PATTERN | Part 8
Scripture Reading: Romans 6:3-7
A. The Core Message
1 Corinthians 15:1-2
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
B. Obeying the Gospel
2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
C. The Pattern of Teaching
Romans 6:17-18
D. In Baptism we Participate in the Gospel
Romans 6:3-4
Romans 6:5-7
E. There are Greek words for "pour" (cheō) and "sprinkle" (rhantizō) in the New Testament. The Bible
uses baptizō, which means to dip or immerse, to refer to this initial response to the Gospel.
F. A Baptism of Repentance
Acts 2:38
G. A Baptism of Faith
Galatians 3:26
Galatians 3:27
Galatians 3:28
H. Evidence Early Christian Writings
(1) 115 AD — Epistle of Barnabas
"Let us inquire if the Lord was careful to make a revelation in advance concerning the water and the cross. Concerning the water it was written with regard to Israel how they will not receive the baptism which brings forgiveness of sins but will supply another for themselves.... Blessed are those who placed their hope in his cross and descended into the water.... We descend into the water full of sins and uncleanness, and we ascend bearing reverence in our heart and having hope in Jesus in our spirit."
(2) 150 AD — Justin Martyr — Apology 1:61
"As many as are persuaded and believe that the things taught and said by us are true and promise to be able to live accordingly, are taught to fast, pray, and ask God for the forgiveness of past sins....Then they are lead by us to where there is water, and in the manner of new birth by which we were ourselves born again. For at that time they obtained for themselves the washing of water in the name of God the Master and Father of all, and of our Savior Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit. For Christ also said, 'Unless you are born again, you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven'."
