Baptism Illustrated by the Flood Sermon 29 in I Peter Series
1 Peter 3:20-22
I. The Illustration Explained 20-21 1. 20b – Eight souls were saved through water 2. v. 21a --There is also an antitype which now saves us (you) Antitype – “corresponds to” – it is an illustration. Now saves us – present active indicative. Continual – active – and real 3. v. 21b -- the answer of a good conscience toward God
II. The Illustration Applied – v. 21b-22
III. Two great Errors concerning Baptism 1. There can be no salvation without Baptism. 2. Baptism is not important.
IV. The Ethiopian Eunuch, an Example of NT Baptism Acts 8:30-39
V. Practical Concerns regarding Baptism 1. Since it appears to be the N.T. practice to immediately baptize converts, why don't we adopt that practice today? 2. Do those we baptize become members of the church, or do they need to join at a later date after they have become more knowledgeable? 3. Since believers are to be baptized, and baptism in the Scriptures occurs shortly after conversion, should young children who appear to be converted be baptized, or should they wait?
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Great Sermon! The two errors that are brought up in this sermon are so true, it seems people either think one way or the other, that Baptism saves or it is not important. This is a good sermon. Pastor Marquedant is a very good teacher of God's word, his sermons have helped me a lot.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...