BAPTISM
MARK 16: 16

I. Baptism is a Decision to follow Christ Acts 2: 38-41
A. Peter has explained to the gathered crowd what Jesus
had done for them in His

and
resurrection
B. Peter called on them to make the decision to repent
of their sins and be baptized as a

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of their
faith in Jesus

II. Baptism is a Personal Decision Acts 16: 15
A. This was a

decision made by each
member
B. You must make this decision

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III. Baptism is a Church Decision Acts 2: 38-41
A. Even though it is a personal decision, it is also a
decision that belongs to the

.
B. Baptism is one of the two

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given
to the church by Jesus
C. When you are baptized, it signifies becoming part of
the

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church in which you are baptized.

Have you become a new person by Jesus forgiving your sins? Then follow Him in obedience by being baptized.