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Date Posted: 08:24:14 07/14/00 Fri
Author: Scarborough Apostolic United Ministry
Subject: RE : WHY MUST WE BE BAPTIZED?

There are many scriptural reasons for baptism. Let us look at some examples:


1. Baptism is for the remission of sin.


Jesus said that repentance and remission of sin should be preached in His name beginning at Jerusalem. There is a difference in forgiveness of sin and remission of sin. We are forgiven at repentance. Our sins are remitted (washed away) at water baptism.

At Jerusalem in Acts chapter 2, Peter said, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."

2. Water Baptism is part of the "New Birth" experience.


John 3:5 Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.


Titus 3:5 According to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.


3. Baptism is taking upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christ.


Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.


See Acts 4:12. There is none other name!!!!

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