V. The New Birth: Salvation by Faith

There is a moment where we pass from death into life.

“For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, though the living and enduring word of God.” - I Peter 1:23

What is Bible baptism?

John 3:1-7 – a new birth of water and the Spirit

Acts 8:36-39 – being immersed in water

Ephesians 4:4-6 – a one-time event

Who is a candidate for baptism?

Mark 16:16 – for adults who believe in Christ

Acts 2:38 – adults who have repented of their sins

Matthew 28:18-12 – adults who have decided to follow Jesus

What happens when we are baptized?

Romans 6:3-4 – we share in Christ’s death, burial and resurrection

Acts 22:16 – our sins are washed away

Acts 2:38-40 – we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit

I Corinthians 12:13 – we are added to the Body of Christ, the church

Are we saved by faith or baptism?

I Peter 3:21 – saved by baptism

Colossians 2:12 – baptism is an act of faith

Gal. 3:26-29 – faith in Christ and baptism go together