Baptism: Step by Step
Baptism by immersion in the name of Jesus is an essential part of salvation according to the New Testament covenant. There is no substitution. In Acts 2:38, we are commanded to (1) Repent, (2) Be Baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of our sins, and (3) Be Filled with the Holy Ghost. This series of necessary steps was given in response to the question, "What shall we do to be saved?" Scriptural References: Essentiality of Baptism Acts 2:38 Luke 24:47 Matt. 3:13-16 Heb. 2:3-4 Acts 10:44-48 Acts 8:12 Matt. 28:29 Acts 19:1-5 Acts 22:16 Baptism as Part of Salvation Acts 2:38 Rom. 6:3-5 2 Cor. 5:17-18 Acts 22:16 Matt. 3:16 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Jesus Name or Not at All Matt. 28:19 John 16:7 Luke 1:27-33 John 14:26 Matt. 1:23-25 John 8:44 Is. 9:6 John 7:12 John 5:43 2 Thess. 2:3 John 4:24 2 Cor. 11:14 John 1:1 Acts 2:38 John 1:14 Acts 8:14-17 2 Cor. 4:6 Acts 10:46-48 John 14:16-18 Hebrews 9:22
