Why Get Baptised?

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1 of 7Google Says…..

•People should be baptized because it is a way of telling others that Jesus washed their sins away. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Baptism, as an act of obedience, is only a symbol of what God has already done in your life.

Siri Says…..•Checking my website sources……Act of Obedience, Water is key ingredient

Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692 in America quoted in the description of sprinkling water on the forehead as mocking Baptism by Immersion

Oxford Online Dictionaries Says…..

Why Get Baptised?

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2 of 7St. Peter Says…..

Acts 2:38 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.

1 Peter 3:21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (English Standard Version)

1 Peter 3:20 Because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water.

Why Get Baptised?

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3 of 7St. Paul Says…..

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Romans 6:4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

Ephesians 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptismGalatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.Acts 18:8 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized.

Why Get Baptised?

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4 of 7Jesus Says…..

John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

John 14:14-15 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Acts 1:4-5 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Why Get Baptised?

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5 of 7Acts 16: The Story of Lydia & The Guards

• v9 – Paul sees a vision of a manrequesting help in Macedonia• v11-12 Troas to Samothracia toNeapolis to Philippi• v13-15 Lydia hears the Word, herHeart is changed. Lydia and herhousehold are baptised. Paul andHis crew stay at her house.• v16-18 Woman with Mental illnesscured• v19-24 Paul and Silas put in prison• v25-26 Prayed & Sang praises toGod at Midnight resulting in anEarthquake, chains are loosed……• v27-33 Guard and his householdhear the Word, believe it, are saved and Baptised.

Why Get Baptised?

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Summary I1. Paul sees a vision – Responds obediently to the call2. Lydia hears the Word – Responds obediently, whole

household is saved and baptised. Paul and Silas accommodated

3. Woman hears the Word – Miracle! Healed of foul spirit and exploitation. Paul and Silas jailed

4. Paul and Silas Pray and Praise God – Miracle! Chains are loosed.

5. Guard and his houshold hear the Word – Responds obediently, whole household is saved and baptised. Paul and Silas accommodated.

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Summary II1. Pastors – Responds obediently to the call to spread the

Gospel of Jesus Christ2. Candidates today – Responding obediently, whole

household will be saved and baptised. Pastors fed??3. Others tonight have heard the Word – Expect Miracles!

Expect Healing of foul spirits & exploitation. Pastors expect to be jailed!?

4. Pastors and congregation will Pray and Praise God at Midnight! – Expect Miracles! Chains will be loosed in Jesus name

5. Congregation and Lordswood households hear the Word – They will responds obediently, and will be saved and more baptisms. Pastors fed??

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