What is Water Baptism?

Explore the true meaning and purpose of water baptism through Scripture. Far from being merely an outward symbol, baptism is an act of faith essential for salvation, the remission of sins, and contact with the blood of Christ. Discover what the Bible teaches about this vital step and consider whether your own baptism aligns with the Gospel.

A treasured throwback from TBC’s founder, reminding us why baptism is essential to the Gospel.

Read about this subject

• Scriptures: Acts 2:47, Romans 5:1, Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Romans 6:3-4
• Baptism: Do I Have To?
• Blinders on Baptism

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• Baptism, One Gospel Minute
• Bible Doctrine, "Salvation"

Episode Transcript

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What is water

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baptism?
It is not an outward sign ofan inward grace, and water
does not wash away our sins.
It's the blood of Christ that does that.
It is not the eternalsecurity of the believers.
It is not to join the church, becausewhen we become God's child, He

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adds us to His church (Acts 2:47).
Well, what is water baptism?
It is an act of faith (Romans 5:1).
It must be done to be saved (Mark 16:16).
It is for the remissionof sins (Acts 2:38).
It is for the purpose of contactingthe blood of Jesus Christ in

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order that our sins may be washedaway (Acts 22:16; Romans 6:3-4).

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have you been baptized scripturally?
I'm Malcolm Hill.
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