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.
