Category: Baptism
Subject: Baptism
Baptism as a “work of righteousness”
This week I received a short question via email from an individual I do not personally know. Below is his question, with his name withheld, and the answer I supplied:
Dear Mr. Cox,
Since you include baptism in salvation do you consider it a work of righteousness?
Mr. ______________,
Your question is an interesting one, taken, I presume, from Titus 3:5.
“But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (3:4-5).
It seems you seek to put me on the horns of a dilemma (cf. Luke 11:53-54). If this is so, your reasoning might be, “If he says ‘no’ he is denying the righteousness of Baptism, and if he says ‘yes’, he is contradicting Titus 3.” This is only a presumption on my part, as your inquiry is concise. Regardless of whether you are seeking to catch me in some contradiction or not, my explanation of the part baptism plays in salvation is the same:
Invitation: A Summary of God’s Scheme of Redemption
Invitation delivered by: Josh Cox
The text of Ephesians 2:1-10 is examined to provide a concise summary of God’s scheme of redemption for mankind.
Sermon: Water Baptism
Sermon 3 of 9 by Carl Allen.
Carl examines the scriptures that deal with baptism in water for the remission of sins to establish that you come into contact with the saving blood of Christ when you are baptized in His name.
Sermon: What Did Paul See While Blind?
Saul’s encounter with Jesus in Acts 9, and the events that followed are discussed in this lesson.
Sermon: The Conversion of the Samaritans
Acts 8 records the conversion of the Samaritans, as a result of Philip’s ministry in that region.
Sermon: Steps of Salvation
A simple lesson, using a chart for personal work (Slide #2) of the PPTX file. Explains both God’s Part, and Man’s Part in the salvation of any individual.
for the remission of sins
Consider the following two sentences:
“For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matthew 26:28).
“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38).
Both sentences contain the exact same phrase, “for the remission of sins.” However, the two sentences are perceived differently by a large majority of the religious world. Why? And is the distinction in perception valid?
Sermon: Retaining God’s Standard of Salvation
Fall 2014 Meeting
Speaker: Bryan Gary of Dumas, TX
In 2 Timothy 1:13, Paul wrote Timothy, “Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (NASB).
This ninth in a series of 9 lessons emphasizes what the Bible teaches about Salvation, and examines some of the perversions of men on that aspect of God’s will.
Invitation: Distorting the Gospel of Christ
Invitation delivered by: Joel Duque
Using a recent personal experience to illustrate the point, Joel contrasts what the scriptures teach regarding baptism, and the need for steadfastness, with what is commonly taught in the denominations.
Sermon: The Cowboy Bible
“What must I do to be saved?” is the most important question anyone can ask. This is a first principle lesson contrasting the beliefs concerning what someone must do to be saved that appears on the inside cover of “The Cowboy Bible” with what the scriptures actually teach.
Sermon: This Side or That Side
A discussion of Bible baptism, based on the command of Peter in Acts 2:38.
Sermon: What about the thief?
Some argue that Christ’s declaration to the thief while on the cross argues that we can be saved by faith, apart from water baptism. This sermon answers that argument.
Sermon: Blood in the Scheme of Redemption
Spring Meeting 2014: Kyle Campbell
This lesson explains the part that blood plays in God’s scheme of redemption, with a special emphasis on the correlation between the blood of Jesus and water baptism, and the importance of observing the Lord’s Supper.
Sermon: Am I Ready to be Baptized?
Spring Meeting 2014: Kyle Campbell
The sermon discusses things that a young person needs to know before being baptized, including what makes one a proper candidate for baptism, what it means to be a Christian, and why one should become a Christian.
