In our study we have examined: That there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great Commission- baptism for the remission of sins The seven “baptisms”

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.”



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



more.”



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



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









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



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




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


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


of sacrifice


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


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


of sacrifice


of sacrifice No wonder the Ethiopian

nobleman asked for baptism after understanding Philip’s


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


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


of Christ


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


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


place


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”


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



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


If ye love me, keep my commandments.

John 14:15




Since His in will, not mine, but His be done


…nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Matthew

26:39






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


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


will


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


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



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

Documents

In our study we have examined: That there is currently only one baptism, that of the Great Commission- baptism for the remission of sins The seven “baptisms”