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      • We believe that when a person repents and is baptized, their sins are forgiven, they receive the Holy Spirit and they are added to Jesus’ church. (Acts 2:38)
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  1. Baptism is an essential part in the plan of salvation. In this study, we will explain the “Why of baptism;” the “What of baptism” and the “How of baptism.” I. Why Baptism? Matthew 28:18-20. Q. What do you see here? Baptism is a major component of the Great Commission. It is not an option. It is commanded. It is part of being a ...

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  3. Nov 12, 2017 · We will note that Christian baptism is: 1) A burial in water. 2) An action of faith. 3) God’s work of righteousness. OBJECTIVE: Everyone needs to be able to discuss what baptism is in relationship to the plan of salvation. Not many in the religious world today understand it.

  4. We believe that a person is saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus, (Romans 3:23-25). We believe that when a person repents and is baptized, their sins are forgiven, they receive the Holy Spirit and they are added to Jesus’ church. (Acts 2:38)

  5. Feb 26, 2024 · In summary, the Church of Christ believes that the purpose of baptism encompasses the forgiveness of sins, spiritual regeneration, union with Christ, reception of the Holy Spirit, and the experience of salvation and entry into the body of Christ.

    • Because God says baptism saves us from eternal destruction. Today you will hear countless voices in the denominational world, teaching baptism as the first thing a person should do after they are saved.
    • Because of the essentiality God places upon baptism. In Ephesians 4:4-6 we find such assertive statements as, “There is one body”, “one Spirit”, “one hope”, “one Lord”, “one faith” and “one God”.
    • Because God says faith in Jesus is not enough. Certainly faith in Jesus is absolutely essential if one is going to be saved (John 3:16). Yet faith that moves no farther than just a mental conviction never saved anyone, or as the apostle James put it, "...
    • Because God shows us that sincerity and prayer are not enough. In Acts chapter 9 Saul of Tarsus sees Jesus (Acts 9:5) and then spends a period of time praying (9:11) obviously being reflective, convicted and sorrowful (9:9).
  6. Apr 13, 2009 · The Boston Church of Christ or Boston movement is a dynamic, controversial international church movement with roots in the Churches of Christ. Like the Churches of Christ, the Boston movement teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation.

  7. For a long time in the church of Christ and those that were raised in it (I appreciate that background and heritage and you need to) have been taught, dare we say, the five point plan of salvation--hear, believe, repent, confess and be baptized.

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