IV. Salvation

Main Point: We are saved by grace through faith in Christ at baptism.

John 3:1-5

· We cannot enter the kingdom unless we are born again.

· We must die to our old way of life and our past sins.

· We cannot enter the kingdom unless we are born of water and the spirit.

Romans 8:5-9

· We cannot please God if we are controlled by our sinful nature.

· We do not belong to Christ if we do not have the spirit of Christ.

Matthew 16:15-19

· Christ is the son of God and Peter is the son of a man.

· Peter was going to be given the keys of the kingdom. He would tell the people how to be saved.

· What Peter would say about being saved would be bound in heaven and earth.

Acts 2:36-41

· Peter informs the people that they have crucified Jesus (through their sins).

· The response of the people was to be cut to the heart and to become humble and ask, “What shall we do?”

· Peter gives the keys to the kingdom by saying repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

· Peter binds this promise for all people.

Romans 6:1-4

· We die to our sin at baptism.

· We are raised to live a new life at baptism.

· We are born again of the water and spirit at baptism.

Matthew 28:18-20

· We baptize people who are willing to be disciples.

Additional Scriptures to study on your own

· John 3:16 and Mark 16:16 – belief at baptism

· Ephesians 2:8-9 and Colossians 2:12 – faith at baptism

· Romans 10:13 and Acts 22:16 – call on name of God at baptism

· 1 Peter 3:21

· Acts 8:34-39

· Galatians 3:26-27