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1. Necessity of baptism. Jn. 3:5

2. Christ gave example. Matt. 3:15

3. The gospel commission. Matt. 28:19

4. It symbolizes death with Christ. Rom. 6:2, 3

5. Resurrection with Christ. Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12

6. Living with Christ. Gal. 2:20; 3:27

7. Christ baptized by immersion. Matt. 3:16

8. The eunuch was immersed. Acts. 8:36-38

9. One baptism. Eph. 4:5—Qualifications:

    A. Must first be taught. Matt:28:19-20

    B. Must believe the gospel. Mark 16:15

    C. Must repent. Acts. 2:28