God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

an authority that has proven itself before the Church and the world. The authority and significance of the baptism is reflected in the caliber gf the ministry. If you were not a Christian when you were baptized, you certainly should! Acts 19:4, 5 shows that a dead ritual is not sufficient. Also, if in your heart you do not feel that your water baptism was an actual fulfillment of the things taught in the Scripture, you should be properly baptized. 7. WHEN A PERSON IS BAPTIZED, 3 THINGS ARE SIGNIFIED OUTWARDLY: A. Farewell to Heathenism. It means the severing of relations with the ungodly ways of heathenism. It signifies the start of the CHRISTian life and dedication to Christ and the work of His Church. Baptism into His name passes the ownership of our life over to the Lord Jesus Christ. B. A New Standard of Living. From this point on, the Christian is to live according to the New Covenant of the Lord Jesus Christ. This entails both its blessings and its obligations. C. A Disciple of Jesus. This means being a follower, a student and a witness to others of all that Jesus stands for. 8. WHAT IS THE INWARD WORK THAT IS ACCOMPLISHED IN WATER BAPTISM? There are various ways of describing the spiritual experience that occurs in water baptism. Here are six expressions that should be meaningful to every believer: A. Baptism in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ B. The Remission of Sins, Acts 2:38. 158 6. SHOULD A PERSON BE RE-BAPTIZED?