Baptism:

Lesson 10:Lesson 10:Examples of Conversion in ActsExamples of Conversion in ActsLesson 10:Lesson 10:Examples of Conversion in ActsExamples of Conversion in Acts

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:2

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22

Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13

Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14

Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8




Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16






Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1

““Bapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 versesBapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 verses

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16

Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13

Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12

Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41


Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33

Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15

Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16

Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48


Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38

Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-downLet’s Study What the Bible Says!Let’s Study What the Bible Says!

Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16 1 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:21

Some (not all) other passages that speak of baptism without using that word:

John 3:5Ephesians 5:26Titus 3:51 Corinthians 6:11Hebrews 10:22

Some (not all) other passages that speak of baptism without using that word:

John 3:5Ephesians 5:26Titus 3:51 Corinthians 6:11Hebrews 10:22

Wash away sinsWash away sinsBe baptizedBe baptizedActs 22:16Acts 22:16

Remission of sinsRemission of sinsRepentRepentBe baptizedBe baptizedActs 2:38Acts 2:38

Saved from sinsSaved from sinsBelieveBelieveBe baptizedBe baptized

Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16

ChristianChristianNew rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ GodBe baptizedBe baptizedMatt. 28:18-20Matt. 28:18-20

Get into Christ & bloodGet into Christ & bloodNew life, free from sinNew life, free from sinBuried in baptismBuried in baptismRom. 6:3-4, 17Rom. 6:3-4, 17

Sons of God, in ChristSons of God, in ChristPut on ChristPut on Christ

BaptizedBaptizedGal. 3:26-27Gal. 3:26-27

BaptismBaptism1 Peter 3:211 Peter 3:21 SavedSavedGood conscienceGood conscience

John 3:5John 3:5 Be born againBe born againEnter kingdomEnter kingdom

Born of water & spirit = baptismBorn of water & spirit = baptism

make disciplesmake disciplesmake disciplesmake disciples

believesbelievesbelievesbelieves

remission of sinsremission of sinsremission of sinsremission of sins

The Great Commission from Jesus ChristThe Great Commission from Jesus Christ

““Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).

““He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16).who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16).

““And that repentance and remission of sins should be And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).

The Great Commission from Jesus ChristThe Great Commission from Jesus Christ

““Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).and of the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19).

““He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16).who does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:16).

““And that repentance and remission of sins should be And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47).

baptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptized

savedsavedsavedsaved

repentancerepentancerepentancerepentance

Baptized(5)Baptized(5)

Believed(2, 4)Believed(2, 4)

EphesiansActs 19:1-7EphesiansActs 19:1-7


Believed(8)Believed(8)

CorinthiansActs 18:4-11CorinthiansActs 18:4-11

Saved (30), rejoiced (34)Saved (30), rejoiced (34)


Washed their stripes (33)Washed their stripes (33)

Believed(31, 34)Believed(31, 34)

The JailerActs 16:25-34The JailerActs 16:25-34


LydiaActs 16:11-15LydiaActs 16:11-15

Remission of sins (43)Remission of sins (43)

Baptized(47-48)Baptized(47-48)

Repentance (11:18)Repentance (11:18)

Believed(43)Believed(43)

CorneliusActs 10:24-48CorneliusActs 10:24-48

Sins washed(22:16)Sins washed(22:16)

Baptized(9:18; 22:16)Baptized(9:18; 22:16)

SaulActs 9:1-18SaulActs 9:1-18

Rejoiced(39)Rejoiced(39)


Confessed(37)Confessed(37)

Believed(36-37)Believed(36-37)

EunuchActs 8:26-40EunuchActs 8:26-40


Believed(12-13)Believed(12-13)

SamaritansActs 8:5-13SamaritansActs 8:5-13

Remission (38), addedRemission (38), added

Baptized(38, 41)Baptized(38, 41)

Repent(38)Repent(38)

Cut to heart(37)Cut to heart(37)

JewsActs 2:1-47JewsActs 2:1-47

Saved2 Tim. 2:10Saved2 Tim. 2:10

BaptizedGal. 3:27BaptizedGal. 3:27

ConfessedRom. 10:10ConfessedRom. 10:10

RepentedLuke 13:3RepentedLuke 13:3

BelievedHeb. 11:6BelievedHeb. 11:6

TextText

Examples of Conversion in ActsExamples of Conversion in Acts

What Jesus SAID:What Jesus SAID:What Jesus SAID:What Jesus SAID:

make disciplesmake disciplesmake disciplesmake disciples

believesbelievesbelievesbelieves




repentancerepentancerepentancerepentance

Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Lk. 24:47Lk. 24:47

Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

What They What They DID:DID:What They What They DID:DID:

made disciplesmade disciplesmade disciplesmade disciples

believedbelievedbelievedbelieved




repentedrepentedrepentedrepented

Ac. 17:30Ac. 17:30

Ac. 2:38Ac. 2:38

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16

1. They did EXACTLY as Jesus authorized.

2. They did it IMMEDIATELY.3. They were SAVED by God.

1. They did EXACTLY as Jesus authorized.

2. They did it IMMEDIATELY.3. They were SAVED by God.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “I don’t see how you can say “I don’t see how you can say

baptism is absolutely necessary when the baptism is absolutely necessary when the conversions in Acts show that people were not conversions in Acts show that people were not always given the same answer for salvation. always given the same answer for salvation. Some were told to believe, some were told to Some were told to believe, some were told to repent, etc.”repent, etc.”1.1. Do different answers necessarily contradict one Do different answers necessarily contradict one

another or cancel one another out?another or cancel one another out?2.2. Does being told to do one thing eliminate the Does being told to do one thing eliminate the

responsibility to do all things?responsibility to do all things?a.a. Did the Ethiopian not have to repent?Did the Ethiopian not have to repent?b.b. Did Saul not have to believe & repent?Did Saul not have to believe & repent?c.c. Did the Philippian jailor not have to be baptized?Did the Philippian jailor not have to be baptized?

3.3. Each was told the next “step(s)” needed to Each was told the next “step(s)” needed to take, as some steps had already been taken, take, as some steps had already been taken, yet the need for one step included ALL stepsyet the need for one step included ALL steps (synecdoche).(synecdoche).

Someone says: Someone says: “I don’t see how you can say “I don’t see how you can say baptism is absolutely necessary when the baptism is absolutely necessary when the conversions in Acts show that people were not conversions in Acts show that people were not always given the same answer for salvation. always given the same answer for salvation. Some were told to believe, some were told to Some were told to believe, some were told to repent, etc.”repent, etc.”1.1. Do different answers necessarily contradict one Do different answers necessarily contradict one

another or cancel one another out?another or cancel one another out?2.2. Does being told to do one thing eliminate the Does being told to do one thing eliminate the

responsibility to do all things?responsibility to do all things?a.a. Did the Ethiopian not have to repent?Did the Ethiopian not have to repent?b.b. Did Saul not have to believe & repent?Did Saul not have to believe & repent?c.c. Did the Philippian jailor not have to be baptized?Did the Philippian jailor not have to be baptized?

3.3. Each was told the next “step(s)” needed to Each was told the next “step(s)” needed to take, as some steps had already been taken, take, as some steps had already been taken, yet the need for one step included ALL stepsyet the need for one step included ALL steps (synecdoche).(synecdoche).

Are driving directions contradictory if Are driving directions contradictory if given from different cities along a given from different cities along a

travel route from WPB to Glacier travel route from WPB to Glacier National Park?National Park?

Are driving directions contradictory if Are driving directions contradictory if given from different cities along a given from different cities along a

travel route from WPB to Glacier travel route from WPB to Glacier National Park?National Park?

Neither are salvation directions!Neither are salvation directions!Neither are salvation directions!Neither are salvation directions!

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering Objections

Someone says: Someone says: “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the apostles the authority to forgive sins of apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone they chose based on any conditions anyone they chose based on any conditions they may or may not have met.”they may or may not have met.”

1.1. Think about this!Think about this!2.2. This “theory” claims that ALL the jailor This “theory” claims that ALL the jailor

had to do to be saved was believe, had to do to be saved was believe, while those on Pentecost were required while those on Pentecost were required to repent and be baptized. AND, it was to repent and be baptized. AND, it was left up to the apostles to decide when left up to the apostles to decide when to forgive sins and when not.to forgive sins and when not.

3.3. Question: Did the apostles have the Question: Did the apostles have the power to forgive sin? Or was it limited power to forgive sin? Or was it limited to God only (Mk. 2:7; 1 Jn. 1:9)?to God only (Mk. 2:7; 1 Jn. 1:9)?


1.1. Think about this!Think about this!2.2. This “theory” claims that ALL the jailor This “theory” claims that ALL the jailor

had to do to be saved was believe, had to do to be saved was believe, while those on Pentecost were required while those on Pentecost were required to repent and be baptized. AND, it was to repent and be baptized. AND, it was left up to the apostles to decide when left up to the apostles to decide when to forgive sins and when not.to forgive sins and when not.

3.3. Question: Did the apostles have the Question: Did the apostles have the power to forgive sin? Or was it limited power to forgive sin? Or was it limited to God only (Mk. 2:7; 1 Jn. 1:9)?to God only (Mk. 2:7; 1 Jn. 1:9)?

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the

apostles the authority to forgive sins of apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone they chose based on any conditions anyone they chose based on any conditions they may or may not have met.”they may or may not have met.”

4.4. God alone has the power to forgive sin (1 God alone has the power to forgive sin (1 Jn. 1:9; Isa. 43:25; Acts 8:22).Jn. 1:9; Isa. 43:25; Acts 8:22).

5.5. Did God relinquish that power to men?Did God relinquish that power to men?6.6. If different men were saved from their If different men were saved from their

sins based upon meeting different sins based upon meeting different conditions:conditions:a.a. Does God show partiality?Does God show partiality?b.b. How does the one gospel save differently (cf. How does the one gospel save differently (cf.

Rom. 1:16; Eph. 4:4-6)?Rom. 1:16; Eph. 4:4-6)?c.c. What gospel should we preach today?What gospel should we preach today?d.d. How should we tell men to be saved today?How should we tell men to be saved today?


4.4. God alone has the power to forgive sin (1 God alone has the power to forgive sin (1 Jn. 1:9; Isa. 43:25; Acts 8:22).Jn. 1:9; Isa. 43:25; Acts 8:22).

5.5. Did God relinquish that power to men?Did God relinquish that power to men?6.6. If different men were saved from their If different men were saved from their

sins based upon meeting different sins based upon meeting different conditions:conditions:a.a. Does God show partiality?Does God show partiality?b.b. How does the one gospel save differently (cf. How does the one gospel save differently (cf.

Rom. 1:16; Eph. 4:4-6)?Rom. 1:16; Eph. 4:4-6)?c.c. What gospel should we preach today?What gospel should we preach today?d.d. How should we tell men to be saved today?How should we tell men to be saved today?


apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone they chose based on any conditions they may or they chose based on any conditions they may or may not have met.”may not have met.”

7.7. If someone is in need of having their sins If someone is in need of having their sins forgiven and is studying to that end, is it fair forgiven and is studying to that end, is it fair to tell one man he has reached salvation a to tell one man he has reached salvation a step (or two steps) before another man?step (or two steps) before another man?

8.8. Return to the WPBReturn to the WPBGlacier travel example:Glacier travel example:a.a. If three men are traveling from WPB to Glacier…If three men are traveling from WPB to Glacier…b.b. Is it sensible (or truthful) to tell one in Atlanta Is it sensible (or truthful) to tell one in Atlanta

that he’s already there? To tell another man in that he’s already there? To tell another man in St. Louis that he’s already there? And yet a third St. Louis that he’s already there? And yet a third man actually travels every mile to be there?man actually travels every mile to be there?

Someone says: Someone says: “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone they chose based on any conditions they may or they chose based on any conditions they may or may not have met.”may not have met.”

7.7. If someone is in need of having their sins If someone is in need of having their sins forgiven and is studying to that end, is it fair forgiven and is studying to that end, is it fair to tell one man he has reached salvation a to tell one man he has reached salvation a step (or two steps) before another man?step (or two steps) before another man?

8.8. Return to the WPBReturn to the WPBGlacier travel example:Glacier travel example:a.a. If three men are traveling from WPB to Glacier…If three men are traveling from WPB to Glacier…b.b. Is it sensible (or truthful) to tell one in Atlanta Is it sensible (or truthful) to tell one in Atlanta

that he’s already there? To tell another man in that he’s already there? To tell another man in St. Louis that he’s already there? And yet a third St. Louis that he’s already there? And yet a third man actually travels every mile to be there?man actually travels every mile to be there?


apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone they chose based on any conditions they may they chose based on any conditions they may or may not have met.”or may not have met.”

9.9. The text of John 20:23 will not support this.The text of John 20:23 will not support this.10.10.Did God allow the apostles to make up laws Did God allow the apostles to make up laws

as they went? Some so claim that Jesus as they went? Some so claim that Jesus gave them the right in Matthew 16:19, gave them the right in Matthew 16:19, 18:18 to bind and loose, and that heaven 18:18 to bind and loose, and that heaven would follow the apostles’ lead (use same would follow the apostles’ lead (use same logic in Jn. 20).logic in Jn. 20).

11.11.But Matthew 16:19; 18:18 and John 20:23 But Matthew 16:19; 18:18 and John 20:23 do not teach any such thing.do not teach any such thing.

12.12.Find one example of an apostle forgiving Find one example of an apostle forgiving sins!sins!

Someone says: Someone says: “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the “In John 20:23, Jesus gave the apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone apostles the authority to forgive sins of anyone they chose based on any conditions they may they chose based on any conditions they may or may not have met.”or may not have met.”

9.9. The text of John 20:23 will not support this.The text of John 20:23 will not support this.10.10.Did God allow the apostles to make up laws Did God allow the apostles to make up laws

as they went? Some so claim that Jesus as they went? Some so claim that Jesus gave them the right in Matthew 16:19, gave them the right in Matthew 16:19, 18:18 to bind and loose, and that heaven 18:18 to bind and loose, and that heaven would follow the apostles’ lead (use same would follow the apostles’ lead (use same logic in Jn. 20).logic in Jn. 20).

11.11.But Matthew 16:19; 18:18 and John 20:23 But Matthew 16:19; 18:18 and John 20:23 do not teach any such thing.do not teach any such thing.

12.12.Find one example of an apostle forgiving Find one example of an apostle forgiving sins!sins!

““Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven” (Matt. 18:18, NASB; cf. 16:19).heaven” (Matt. 18:18, NASB; cf. 16:19).

““If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained” (John 20:23, any, they have been retained” (John 20:23, NASB).NASB).

““Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever shall have been bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven” (Matt. 18:18, NASB; cf. 16:19).heaven” (Matt. 18:18, NASB; cf. 16:19).

““If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have If you forgive the sins of any, their sins have been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of been forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they have been retained” (John 20:23, any, they have been retained” (John 20:23, NASB).NASB).

• Perfect tense verbs following aorist tense Perfect tense verbs following aorist tense verbs indicate an abiding/present state from verbs indicate an abiding/present state from an action prior to the action of the aorist an action prior to the action of the aorist verbs.verbs.

• So what happened prior to the binding, So what happened prior to the binding, loosing and forgiving that the apostles “did”? loosing and forgiving that the apostles “did”? - GOD ALREADY DID IT IN HEAVEN!GOD ALREADY DID IT IN HEAVEN!

• Perfect tense verbs following aorist tense Perfect tense verbs following aorist tense verbs indicate an abiding/present state from verbs indicate an abiding/present state from an action prior to the action of the aorist an action prior to the action of the aorist verbs.verbs.

• So what happened prior to the binding, So what happened prior to the binding, loosing and forgiving that the apostles “did”? loosing and forgiving that the apostles “did”? - GOD ALREADY DID IT IN HEAVEN!GOD ALREADY DID IT IN HEAVEN!

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in ActsActs

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in ActsActs

1. Nine conversions are detailed in Acts.2. Not a single account explicitly states all

the conditions of salvation.3. Believing is not explicitly stated in every

account.4. Repentance is not explicitly stated in

every account.5. Confession is not explicitly stated in

every account.6. Baptism IS explicitly stated in every

account.

1. Nine conversions are detailed in Acts.2. Not a single account explicitly states all

the conditions of salvation.3. Believing is not explicitly stated in every

account.4. Repentance is not explicitly stated in

every account.5. Confession is not explicitly stated in

every account.6. Baptism IS explicitly stated in every

account.

Baptism stands between the sinner and…Baptism stands between the sinner and…1. Becoming a Christian (Matt. 28:19)2. Entering a new relationship with God (Matt. 28:19)3. Being saved from sins (Mark 16:16)4. Having remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Col. 2:13)5. Having sins washed away (Acts 22:16)6. Calling on the name of the Lord (Acts 22:16)7. Getting into Christ (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:26-27)8. Getting into the death of Christ, wherein is His blood (Rom.

6:3)9. Having a new life in Christ, a new creature (Rom. 6:4; 2 Co.

5:17)10. Being free from sin (Rom. 6:3-4, 17)11. The working of God (Col. 2:12)12. Becoming a son of God (Gal. 3:27)13. Putting on Christ (Gal. 3:27)14. Being saved (1 Pet. 3:21; Titus 3:5)15. Obtaining a good conscience (1 Pet. 3:21; Heb. 10:22)16. Being born again, regeneration (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:5)17. Entering into the kingdom of God (John 3:3-5)18. Being sanctified and cleansed (Eph. 5:26)19. Being added to the one body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13; Ac.

2:41,47)20. Being sanctified and justified (1 Cor. 6:11)21. Being converted into a N.T. Christian (Acts)22. Rejoicing (Acts 8:39; 16:34)23. Wearing the name of Christ (1 Cor. 1:12-17)

1. Becoming a Christian (Matt. 28:19)2. Entering a new relationship with God (Matt. 28:19)3. Being saved from sins (Mark 16:16)4. Having remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Col. 2:13)5. Having sins washed away (Acts 22:16)6. Calling on the name of the Lord (Acts 22:16)7. Getting into Christ (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:26-27)8. Getting into the death of Christ, wherein is His blood (Rom.

6:3)9. Having a new life in Christ, a new creature (Rom. 6:4; 2 Co.

5:17)10. Being free from sin (Rom. 6:3-4, 17)11. The working of God (Col. 2:12)12. Becoming a son of God (Gal. 3:27)13. Putting on Christ (Gal. 3:27)14. Being saved (1 Pet. 3:21; Titus 3:5)15. Obtaining a good conscience (1 Pet. 3:21; Heb. 10:22)16. Being born again, regeneration (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:5)17. Entering into the kingdom of God (John 3:3-5)18. Being sanctified and cleansed (Eph. 5:26)19. Being added to the one body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:13; Ac.

2:41,47)20. Being sanctified and justified (1 Cor. 6:11)21. Being converted into a N.T. Christian (Acts)22. Rejoicing (Acts 8:39; 16:34)23. Wearing the name of Christ (1 Cor. 1:12-17)

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