Paul here speaks in more general or corporate terms, especially as it relates to the salvation of the Gentiles and how they became fellow heirs. Because of Jesus, who made peace by reconciling both Jew and Gentile to God in one Body through the cross.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Baptism in The Teaching of Peter by Michael Reed (1 Peter 3:20-21) February 19, 2012 a.m. (Click to Listen)
1 Peter 3:20-21
20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us — baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, NKJV
In Peters preaching on the day of Pentecost he commanded the people to be baptized for the remission of sins and act that involved water. But one might properly ask; was Peter teaching that baptism was for the forgiveness of sins, and therefore necessary for Salvation? Or that one is saved by baptism in water?
Fortunately, we do not have to wonder, for Peter in his first epistle tells what he meant and carefully explains why.
20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 There is also an antitype which now saves us — baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, NKJV
In Peters preaching on the day of Pentecost he commanded the people to be baptized for the remission of sins and act that involved water. But one might properly ask; was Peter teaching that baptism was for the forgiveness of sins, and therefore necessary for Salvation? Or that one is saved by baptism in water?
Fortunately, we do not have to wonder, for Peter in his first epistle tells what he meant and carefully explains why.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Baptism in the Teaching of Paul by Michael Reed (Romans 6:4-11) February 12, 2012 a.m. (Click to Listen)
We have noticed where baptism played a prominent role in the apostolic preaching. In every case of conversion described in the book of Acts, baptism is mentioned. We have seen what the apostles proclaimed regarding baptism, that it was commanded "for the remission of sins" (Acts 2:38), it was done to "wash away sins" (Acts 22:16), it involved "water" (Acts 8:36-38; 10:48) it was done "immediately" without delay (Acts 16:25-33). This would certainly suggest that baptism is necessary for salvation.
But is this a fair conclusion drawn from the "preaching" of the apostles? Is this conclusion consistent with the "teaching" of the apostles, as found in their epistles? In this lesson we will examine what the Apostle Paul taught in the epistles regarding baptism beginning with his epistle to the Romans 6:4-11.
But is this a fair conclusion drawn from the "preaching" of the apostles? Is this conclusion consistent with the "teaching" of the apostles, as found in their epistles? In this lesson we will examine what the Apostle Paul taught in the epistles regarding baptism beginning with his epistle to the Romans 6:4-11.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Baptism in the Preacing of the Apostles By Michael Reed (Matthew 28:18-20) February 5, 2012 a.m. (Click to Listen)
Shortly before Jesus ascended into heaven, His gave His apostles the Great Commission, in Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 15:15-16. In both places we notice the mention of baptism. Whatever the purpose of baptism, it must be important to Jesus, for He commanded it. One might ask what is baptism? What is the purpose of Baptism? Who should be baptized? Is there ever a need to be re-baptized? These and many other questions are often asked when the subject of baptism is raised. In this lesson and the ones to follow I will seek to answer each of these question as we look into God's word.
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