Paradoxes of Baptism

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Paradoxes of Baptism
A statement that seems to be contradictory but
is true.
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be
abased and he that shall humble himself shall be
exalted. Matt. 2312
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I. Baptism is a Birth but a Death
Birth
John 31-6 - New Birth Nicodemus Born
again Born of water and of the Spirit
Baptism is involved
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I. Baptism is a Birth but a Death
Death
Rom. 61-17 Word death occurs 15
times Crucified, buried, resurrected Old man
dies
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that
we shall also live with Him Rom. 68
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II. Baptism is a Burial but a Resurrection
Burial
Rom. 63-4 Baptism means immersion Mark 19
Jesus immersed in the Jordan Israel
Crossing Red Sea Exodus 1421-22 1 Cor. 101-2
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II. Baptism is a Burial but a Resurrection
Resurrection
Col. 212 buried - risen Contrast before
after - Rom.6
Body of Sin Bondage Reign Serving
Dead to Sin Newness of life Christ likeness Alive
unto God
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III. Baptism is a Calling but an Answering
Calling
Acts 2216 calling on the name of the Lord
Called by the Gospel - Heb.11-2 Rom. 924 1
Pet. 29 - called out of darkness
Acts 221 mans obedience
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III. Baptism is a Calling but an Answering
Answering
1 Pet. 320-21 Flood Illustration Waters
separated saved from those drowned Good
Conscience when we obey the commands of God
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IV. Baptism is a Putting Off but also a Putting On
Putting Off
Col. 29-13 Put off Old Man of Sin Put off
this old sinful man
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IV. Baptism is a Putting Off but also a Putting On
Putting On
Gal. 326-27 Become son of God by faith When
we obey the gospel Baptized into Christ 2 Cor.
517 - New creature
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Paradoxes of Baptism
Baptism is essential Acts 238
There is only one baptism Eph. 44-6
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Paradoxes of Baptism
It is a Birth but a Death It is a Burial but a
Resurrection It is a Calling but an Answering It
is a Putting Off but a Putting on
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Acts 2216 NKJV 'And now why are you waiting?
Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins,
calling on the name of the Lord.'
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Romans 63-6
Baptism
Death
Resurrection
BURIAL
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Bible Baptism Can
Bring Newness Of LIFE
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Are you ready To be Baptized ?
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Paradoxes of Baptism
Sermon by Arthur Pigman - Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arth
urpigman_at_cybrtyme.com Sunday Morning Sept. 11, 05