Baptism

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul?” 1 Corinthians 1v13 (KJV)

Before our Lord Jesus Christ left the earth, He gave this commission, saying to the apostles “… Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race]. He who believes [who adheres to and trusts in and relies on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] and is baptized will be saved [from the penalty of eternal death]; but he who does not believe [who does not adhere to and trust in and rely on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth will be condemned.” Mark 16v15-16 (AMP) Paul in writing to the church in Corinth asks them, were you baptized in the name of Paul? The answer being no! We are baptized in the name of Jesus! The Bible tells us about baptism by immersion, which is done by water, and also the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 1v4-5 (AMP) the Bible says “And while being in their company and eating with them, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for what the Father had promised, Of which [He said] you have heard Me speak. For John baptized with water, but not many days from now you shall be baptized with (placed in, introduced into) the Holy Spirit.” Amen. In speaking of water baptism, the Life Application Bible makes this commentary on Mark 16v16 “It is not the water of baptism that saves, but God’s grace accepted through faith in Christ. Because of Jesus’ response to the criminal on the cross who died with Him, we know it is possible to be saved without being baptized (Luke 23:43). Baptism alone, without faith, does not automatically bring a person to heaven. Those who refuse to believe will be condemned, regardless of whether or not they have been baptized.” That said, it is good that believers seek to be baptized by water.

Supplementary Text

“Now when they heard this they were stung (cut) to the heart, and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles (special messengers), Brethren, what shall we do? And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of and release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2v37-38 (AMP).

Prayer

Father, we thank You for the salvation of our souls, and pray for those who do not yet know You, that You will send labourers to them in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.