BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED

  Introduction

        A.  The scriptures plainly teach that in baptism the penitent believer receives the

              remission of sins and finds a new life in Christ.  Acts 2:38; Romans 6:4

        B.  As a result, of what value is baptism to those who have already been baptized?

    I.  We should walk in newness of life because we have been baptized. Romans 6:4 

         (p833)

        A.  We should not serve sin.  Romans 6:6,7,11-14

        B.  We should be servants of righteousness.  Romans 6:17-18,20-22

        C.  Why?  Because in baptism we were changed.

              Changed relationship. Galatians 3:26-27 (p861)

              Changed creature.  2 Corinthians 5:17 (p854) ; Ephesians 2:10 (p864)

             

              Changed condition.  Acts 2:38 (p802)

  II.  We should be in unity with fellow Christians because we have been baptized.

        Galatians 3:26-29

        A.  Note the marked differences among these people before baptism:

        B.  After baptism:

        C.  All baptized believers are equal and have a place among fellow Christians.

  III.  We should worship God because we have been baptized.  Acts 2:40-42 (802)

  IV.  We should grow spiritually because we have been baptized.  1 Peter 2:2-4

         A.  Let’s be interested in spiritual matters. Colossian 2:12; 3:1-3 (p871)

  Conclusion

         A.  A few questions for self-examination: