Attitudes Toward Baptism

Attitudes Toward Baptism – Mark 1:1-11

I. Baptism means transformation – a change of attitude.  vv. 1-6

Matthew 3:8, 10

II. Baptism mean santification – a cleansing of affection.  vv. 7-8

1. A distinct work.

2. A divine act.

3. A definate experience.

Acts 15:9

1 Corinthians 6:11

1 Thessalonians 4:3, 7-8

III. Baptism means identification – a commision of action.  vv. 9-11

1. Call to surrender.

2. Call to service.

3. Call to sacrifice.

Ephesians 4:11-13

1 Peter 4:10