A Call to Baptism
March 13, 2025 Pastor: Nathan Istrate Series: Special Messages
Topic: Baptism Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20
A Call to Baptism
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The Passage
Matthew 28:19-20
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
3 Things Main Point
- WE WANT ALL BELIEVERS TO BE BAPTIZED.
- WE NEED BELIEVERS TO BE LEADERS AND BAPTIZE OTHER NEW
BELIEVERS. - WE WANT TO EQUIP PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR KIDS ABOUT BAPTISM.
What Does the Bible say about Baptism?
1. What is Baptism? (Romans 6:3-5, Romans 6:23)
Baptism is a public proclamation of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
2. Who Should be Baptized? (Galatians 3:26-27)
Believers!
3. Why should Christians get Baptized? (Matthew 28:19-20, The Book of Acts)
Jesus Commanded it. The Early church practiced it.
4. When Should Christians be Baptized? (Acts 8:12, Acts 16:30-34)
Once they believe
5. How Should Christians be Baptized? (Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 8:36-38, 2 Corinthians
5:17)
Through submersion in water
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