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In our study we have examined:
In our study we have examined:
That there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great
Commission- baptism for the remission of sins
That there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great
Commission- baptism for the remission of sins
The seven “baptisms” to which the New Testament refers
The seven “baptisms” to which the New Testament refers
That the New Testament defines baptism as an
immersion in water
That the New Testament defines baptism as an
immersion in water
That it has purposeThat it has purpose
That, since God has stated a purpose for it, it must be done
for that purpose
That, since God has stated a purpose for it, it must be done
for that purpose
That proper baptism puts one “into Christ,” where all spiritual
blessings and salvation are found
That proper baptism puts one “into Christ,” where all spiritual
blessings and salvation are found
That there are numerous New Testament examples of those who obeyed the gospel, being
baptized into Christ for the remission of sins
That there are numerous New Testament examples of those who obeyed the gospel, being
baptized into Christ for the remission of sins
We have studied the impact of the words eis and and on this
subject
We have studied the impact of the words eis and and on this
subject
We have looked in-depth at Acts 2:38 & Mark 16:16 and
also studied Romans 6
We have looked in-depth at Acts 2:38 & Mark 16:16 and
also studied Romans 6
We have allowed the Bible to define the Lost Person and the
Saved Person
We have allowed the Bible to define the Lost Person and the
Saved Person
We then looked at Baptism in the New Testament and asked “Who Needs Baptism—The Lost Person or the Saved Person?”
We then looked at Baptism in the New Testament and asked “Who Needs Baptism—The Lost Person or the Saved Person?”
The answer was very obviously, The Lost Person
The answer was very obviously, The Lost Person
In our last study we surveyed John 3 and discussed the New
Birth
In our last study we surveyed John 3 and discussed the New
Birth
The book of Romans has been described as “perhaps the
most profound document in the world”
The book of Romans has been described as “perhaps the
most profound document in the world”
Romans 1-8 deals withThe Capacity of Sin
The Consequences of SinThe Conquest of Sin
Romans 1-8 deals withThe Capacity of Sin
The Consequences of SinThe Conquest of Sin
Romans 9-11 deals with The Problem of the Jews
Romans 9-11 deals with The Problem of the Jews
Romans 12-16 deals with The Problem of the Application of
Faith
Romans 12-16 deals with The Problem of the Application of
Faith
At the heart of the Roman letter (Romans 6) is baptismAt the heart of the Roman
letter (Romans 6) is baptism
Why? Why is it introduced? What purpose does it serve in Romans 6, to the entire scope
of Romans and to the New Testament as a whole?
Why? Why is it introduced? What purpose does it serve in Romans 6, to the entire scope
of Romans and to the New Testament as a whole?Just what is the “Inner Logic of
Baptism,” as presented by Paul?
Just what is the “Inner Logic of Baptism,” as presented by
Paul?
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 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. For if
we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 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.
Romans 6:1-
6
First, how is this passage often viewed?
First, how is this passage often viewed?
Usually, we study these passages for two reasons:Usually, we study these
passages for two reasons:
1) To show the essentiality of baptism
1) To show the essentiality of baptism
Certainly, this passage shows this, and it is not a violation of the passage to
use it to prove such
Certainly, this passage shows this, and it is not a violation of the passage to
use it to prove such
But, this was not the purpose for Paul’s writing it
But, this was not the purpose for Paul’s writing it
At the time of the writing of Romans, baptism was a
relatively new concept. No one questioned its
essentiality
At the time of the writing of Romans, baptism was a
relatively new concept. No one questioned its
essentialityModernistic thinking had not evolved to that point, and denominationalism was unknown at that time
Modernistic thinking had not evolved to that point, and denominationalism was unknown at that time
In order to find objections to the essential nature of baptism, we have to go beyond the first century
In order to find objections to the essential nature of baptism, we have to go beyond the first centuryIn Paul’s day, no one was
questioning whether or not baptism was essential
In Paul’s day, no one was questioning whether or not
baptism was essentialSo, this was not the purpose
for its being writtenSo, this was not the purpose
for its being written
2) To show that baptism is a burial, an immersion
2) To show that baptism is a burial, an immersion
Again, this passage reveals this in a very forthright
fashion
Again, this passage reveals this in a very forthright
fashionIt is not a violation of this
passage to use it to demonstrate the fact that baptism is accomplished
only by immersion
It is not a violation of this passage to use it to
demonstrate the fact that baptism is accomplished
only by immersion
But, this again is not the reason Paul wrote about it
here
But, this again is not the reason Paul wrote about it
hereNo one questioned the
“mode” of baptism until the third century
No one questioned the “mode” of baptism until the
third centuryEveryone in Paul’s day knew
the meaning of the Greek word baptidzo--they knew it always meant a burial, an
immersion
Everyone in Paul’s day knew the meaning of the Greek
word baptidzo--they knew it always meant a burial, an
immersion
No one was questioning the “mode” of baptism, and false doctrines about it
would not arise until some 200 years later
No one was questioning the “mode” of baptism, and false doctrines about it
would not arise until some 200 years laterPaul was not writing a
defense of baptismPaul was not writing a
defense of baptismAlthough inspiration foresaw
and answered such arguments, neither Paul nor any of his contemporaries ever heard such objections
Although inspiration foresaw and answered such
arguments, neither Paul nor any of his contemporaries ever heard such objections
Even though Paul was not writing to show the
essentiality of baptism, the passage does show its
essential nature in regards to salvation, and we do no
harm in using the passage to demonstrate this
Even though Paul was not writing to show the
essentiality of baptism, the passage does show its
essential nature in regards to salvation, and we do no
harm in using the passage to demonstrate this
Although it was not written to answer the false idea that
baptism can be accomplished by another means than immersion, it still answers this heretical
concept and can legitimately be used to demonstrate this
truth
Although it was not written to answer the false idea that
baptism can be accomplished by another means than immersion, it still answers this heretical
concept and can legitimately be used to demonstrate this
truth
However, it was not written for these purposes--it goes
much deeper
However, it was not written for these purposes--it goes
much deeper
Second, why was this passage written?
Second, why was this passage written?
Must keep matters in proper context in order to see the
proper meaning
Must keep matters in proper context in order to see the
proper meaningRomans 5 argued that the
law of Moses was abolished; man is no longer bound by it
Romans 5 argued that the law of Moses was abolished; man is no longer bound by it
Some would assume that since the law was abolished there is no restraint against
sin
Some would assume that since the law was abolished there is no restraint against
sin
“If we live under grace, we can live as we please. The
more we sin, the more grace will abound. So, we can sin
more.”
“If we live under grace, we can live as we please. The
more we sin, the more grace will abound. So, we can sin
more.”Thus, Paul introduces the question of Romans 6:1
Thus, Paul introduces the question of Romans 6:1
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Romans 6:1
“If we live under grace, we can live as we please. The
more we sin, the more grace will abound. So, we can sin
more.”
“If we live under grace, we can live as we please. The
more we sin, the more grace will abound. So, we can sin
more.”Thus, Paul introduces the question of Romans 6:1
Thus, Paul introduces the question of Romans 6:1
His answer--the strongest form of negation possible in
the Greek language
His answer--the strongest form of negation possible in
the Greek language
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Romans 6:2
“And,” he continues, “your baptism proves it!”
“And,” he continues, “your baptism proves it!”
That’s where the rest of the passage fits in and is Paul’s
reason for introducing it here
That’s where the rest of the passage fits in and is Paul’s
reason for introducing it here3) What this passage
teaches3) What this passage
teachesBaptism denies that you can
live as you pleaseBaptism denies that you can
live as you pleaseNotice the similarity with
Israel:Notice the similarity with
Israel:
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
I Corinthians 10:1, 2
Israel was redeemed and united with Moses in that
“baptism”
Israel was redeemed and united with Moses in that
“baptism”It was at that point (their “baptism” in the Red Sea)
that they were fully released from Pharaoh and fully
united with Moses
It was at that point (their “baptism” in the Red Sea)
that they were fully released from Pharaoh and fully
united with Moses Through it, the means of deliverance was
appropriated to them and provided by Moses
Through it, the means of deliverance was
appropriated to them and provided by Moses
In that “baptism,” they were delivered and the enemy
(the Egyptians) was destroyed (the same thing
that occurs in baptism now)
In that “baptism,” they were delivered and the enemy
(the Egyptians) was destroyed (the same thing
that occurs in baptism now)Just as God sent Moses to deliver them from the
bondage of Egypt, He sent His Son to deliver mankind
from the bondage of sin
Just as God sent Moses to deliver them from the
bondage of Egypt, He sent His Son to deliver mankind
from the bondage of sin
Here, in Romans, Paul argues that the blessings Christ came to bring are
appropriated through baptism
Here, in Romans, Paul argues that the blessings Christ came to bring are
appropriated through baptism
Through “obedience unto righteousness”, in baptism, the redemption which Christ
came to bring is appropriated
Through “obedience unto righteousness”, in baptism, the redemption which Christ
came to bring is appropriated
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Romans 6:16
Here, in Romans, Paul argues that the blessings Christ came to bring are
appropriated through baptism
Here, in Romans, Paul argues that the blessings Christ came to bring are
appropriated through baptism
Through “obedience unto righteousness”, in baptism, the redemption which Christ
came to bring is appropriated
Through “obedience unto righteousness”, in baptism, the redemption which Christ
came to bring is appropriated
These blessings become a reality at that point, and not until—thus, the “inner logic”
of baptism
These blessings become a reality at that point, and not until—thus, the “inner logic”
of baptism
Certain consequences of baptism are inescapable Certain consequences of baptism are inescapable
Let’s look at the phrase “into death” against the
background of the Old Testament
Let’s look at the phrase “into death” against the
background of the Old Testament
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 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. Romans 6:4, 5
Certain consequences of baptism are inescapable Certain consequences of baptism are inescapable
Let’s look at the phrase “into death” against the
background of the Old Testament
Let’s look at the phrase “into death” against the
background of the Old TestamentUnder the Old Testament
system, the worshiper had to provide his own sacrifice out
of his own resources
Under the Old Testament system, the worshiper had to provide his own sacrifice out
of his own resources
This is the basic difference in the Old Testament system of
merit and the New Testament system of grace
This is the basic difference in the Old Testament system of
merit and the New Testament system of graceUnder the New Testament system, God reached down into the bankrupt world and
provided that which was essential, but unavailable—
the perfect sacrifice
Under the New Testament system, God reached down into the bankrupt world and
provided that which was essential, but unavailable—
the perfect sacrificeHe provided for man what man could not provide for
himself
He provided for man what man could not provide for
himself
The Old Testament worshiper had to lay hands on his lamb to appropriate the substitutionary benefits
of sacrifice
The Old Testament worshiper had to lay hands on his lamb to appropriate the substitutionary benefits
of sacrifice
And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: Leviticus 16:21
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isaiah 53:6
The Old Testament worshiper had to lay hands on his lamb to appropriate the substitutionary benefits
of sacrifice
The Old Testament worshiper had to lay hands on his lamb to appropriate the substitutionary benefits
of sacrifice No wonder the Ethiopian
nobleman asked for baptism after understanding Philip’s
sermon from Isaiah 53!
No wonder the Ethiopian nobleman asked for baptism after understanding Philip’s
sermon from Isaiah 53!
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
Acts
8:36
The Old Testament worshiper had to lay hands on his lamb to appropriate the substitutionary benefits
of sacrifice
The Old Testament worshiper had to lay hands on his lamb to appropriate the substitutionary benefits
of sacrifice No wonder the Ethiopian
nobleman asked for baptism after understanding Philip’s
sermon from Isaiah 53!
No wonder the Ethiopian nobleman asked for baptism after understanding Philip’s
sermon from Isaiah 53!One who truly understands baptism realizes he is
bankrupt and needs the benefits of Christ’s blood
One who truly understands baptism realizes he is
bankrupt and needs the benefits of Christ’s blood
Why? Because he also understands that the only means of contacting that blood is in His death, and
that through (and only through) baptism
Why? Because he also understands that the only means of contacting that blood is in His death, and
that through (and only through) baptism
Notice also the phrase “into Jesus Christ”
Notice also the phrase “into Jesus Christ”
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Romans 6:3
It is tied with the idea that we are baptized in the name
of Christ
It is tied with the idea that we are baptized in the name
of Christ
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew
28:19
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts
2:38
It is tied with the idea that we are baptized in the name
of Christ
It is tied with the idea that we are baptized in the name
of ChristIt is a bookkeeping term,
which is significant in that it reveals a transference
It is a bookkeeping term, which is significant in that it
reveals a transferenceTo illustrate…
You give me $100 and I deposit it “in my name” at
the bank
To illustrate…You give me $100 and I
deposit it “in my name” at the bank
Suppose you change your mind and want the money
back
Suppose you change your mind and want the money
backYou go to the bank and tell them that you gave me the
money, that it is actually yours, and that now you
want it
You go to the bank and tell them that you gave me the
money, that it is actually yours, and that now you
want itYou will not get it. It has been transferred to me and
is now being held “in my name”
You will not get it. It has been transferred to me and
is now being held “in my name”
Unless another transfer is made in which it is changed from my ownership to yours,
you can never get it
Unless another transfer is made in which it is changed from my ownership to yours,
you can never get itIn 1982, I paid for a piece of
paperIn 1982, I paid for a piece of
paperWith that piece of paper I
went before a preacher and took the hand of the most
wonderful young lady in the world
With that piece of paper I went before a preacher and took the hand of the most
wonderful young lady in the world
The preacher performed our wedding ceremony and then
signed that paper
The preacher performed our wedding ceremony and then
signed that paper
A transfer took place that day. She became my wife. She took my name. She is
mine.
A transfer took place that day. She became my wife. She took my name. She is
mine.Now, back to Paul…Now, back to Paul…
It is duly recorded in the court house in Fayette
County, Alabama
It is duly recorded in the court house in Fayette
County, Alabama
Paul’s argument in Romans 6 is that you can’t live as you want; when you were baptized a transfer took
place
Paul’s argument in Romans 6 is that you can’t live as you want; when you were baptized a transfer took
place
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
I Corinthians
6:19, 20
Why?Your ownership was
transferred to anotherOwnership transferred; price paid
Now belong to another
Paul’s argument in Romans 6 is that you can’t live as you want; when you were baptized a transfer took
place
Paul’s argument in Romans 6 is that you can’t live as you want; when you were baptized a transfer took
place
When fail to honor the terms of a transaction, trouble
results
When fail to honor the terms of a transaction, trouble
results
If fail to see that you can no longer live for self and as
you want, you failed to see the significance of your
baptism
If fail to see that you can no longer live for self and as
you want, you failed to see the significance of your
baptism
A transaction and transfer took place at baptism
(“baptized into Christ;” became His)
A transaction and transfer took place at baptism
(“baptized into Christ;” became His)
That is the essence of Paul’s message here; that is the
inner logic of baptism
That is the essence of Paul’s message here; that is the
inner logic of baptism
If now want to live for self, you are forgetting about the transaction and forgetting that your ownership was transferred to another
If now want to live for self, you are forgetting about the transaction and forgetting that your ownership was transferred to another
Further, Paul spoke of being “buried”
Further, Paul spoke of being “buried”
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.
Romans
6:4
Further, Paul spoke of being “buried”
Further, Paul spoke of being “buried”
A burial involves the whole person
A burial involves the whole person
Why? Why is this thought of their burial brought up in
this connection?
Why? Why is this thought of their burial brought up in
this connection?
It is indicative of the fact that the whole person has
passed into Christ’s possession
It is indicative of the fact that the whole person has
passed into Christ’s possessionTherefore, can’t “continue in
sin”Therefore, can’t “continue in
sin”
You are His—mind, will, affections and strengthYou are His—mind, will, affections and strength
Since His in mind, can’t love Him with a closed Bible
Since His in mind, can’t love Him with a closed Bible
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
John 14:15
You are His—mind, will, affections and strengthYou are His—mind, will, affections and strength
Since His in mind, can’t love Him with a closed Bible
Since His in mind, can’t love Him with a closed Bible
Since His in will, not mine, but His be done
Since His in will, not mine, but His be done
…nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew
26:39
You are His—mind, will, affections and strengthYou are His—mind, will, affections and strength
Since His in mind, can’t love Him with a closed Bible
Since His in mind, can’t love Him with a closed Bible
Since His in will, not mine, but His be done
Since His in will, not mine, but His be done
Since His in affections, can’t love Him and the world
Since His in affections, can’t love Him and the world
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:1, 2
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
I John 2:15-17
Since His in strength, dedicated to carrying out His
will
Since His in strength, dedicated to carrying out His
will
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
Mark
12:30
Since His in strength, dedicated to carrying out His
will
Since His in strength, dedicated to carrying out His
willIronically, some deny sprinkling vehemently from this passage, yet in actuality
practice it
Ironically, some deny sprinkling vehemently from this passage, yet in actuality
practice itHow many immersed into Christ, but then give Him
only a sprinkling of our time, energies, abilities, means?
How many immersed into Christ, but then give Him
only a sprinkling of our time, energies, abilities, means?Paul argues that baptism
claims allPaul argues that baptism
claims all
Also, Paul speaks of “death” in this passage
Also, Paul speaks of “death” in this passage
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 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. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
Romans 6:3-5
Also, Paul speaks of “death” in this passage
Also, Paul speaks of “death” in this passage
With death, there is an empty seat
With death, there is an empty seat
When baptized, a death took place, and now there is an empty seat in the devil’s
kingdom
When baptized, a death took place, and now there is an empty seat in the devil’s
kingdomIf truly understand the significance of baptism, that
seat will remain empty
If truly understand the significance of baptism, that
seat will remain empty
If, after baptism, go back and fill that seat again, repudiating what you
promised God in being baptized
If, after baptism, go back and fill that seat again, repudiating what you
promised God in being baptizedTo be baptized and argue
that you can live as you want is a reflection upon
your understanding of your baptism
To be baptized and argue that you can live as you want is a reflection upon
your understanding of your baptismTo be baptized and then
even consider whether you ought to attend services or
not…
To be baptized and then even consider whether you ought to attend services or
not…
To be baptized and then not even consider giving liberally
financially…
To be baptized and then not even consider giving liberally
financially…
To be baptized and then quibble about working in and for the kingdom of Christ…
To be baptized and then quibble about working in and for the kingdom of Christ…
Baptism is indeed highly significant!
Baptism is indeed highly significant!
What was the purpose of writing about baptism here in
Romans 6?
What was the purpose of writing about baptism here in
Romans 6?
No one doubted its essentiality at that time—never such a
question raised
No one doubted its essentiality at that time—never such a
question raised
Wasn’t to prove that baptism is essential, even though it does
that
Wasn’t to prove that baptism is essential, even though it does
that
Wasn’t to prove that baptism is an immersion, even though it
does that
Wasn’t to prove that baptism is an immersion, even though it
does that
The purpose of speaking of baptism at this point was to
show its significance
The purpose of speaking of baptism at this point was to
show its significance
No one questioned that baptism was only by immersion
at the time Paul wrote
No one questioned that baptism was only by immersion
at the time Paul wrote
It demonstrated that a transfer had taken place, ownership
had been transferred to another
It demonstrated that a transfer had taken place, ownership
had been transferred to another
Their baptism refuted that thought
Their baptism refuted that thought
Since that was true, they could not live as they pleased
Since that was true, they could not live as they pleased
One baptized belongs to Him in every respect
One baptized belongs to Him in every respect
When he fails to live accordingly, he should be
reminded of the fact that he belongs to another by his
baptism
When he fails to live accordingly, he should be
reminded of the fact that he belongs to another by his
baptism
Interestingly, in showing these truths about baptism, Paul also
inadvertently proves that baptism is essential and that it
is by immersion only
Interestingly, in showing these truths about baptism, Paul also
inadvertently proves that baptism is essential and that it
is by immersion only
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