The Meaning of Water Baptism . . . Matthew 28:19-20

From vs. 19 we have a simple assignment . . .

1. Go . . . 
2. MakeDisciples . . . 
3. Baptize!

From vs. 20 our assignment continues . . .

1. Teaching them all things I have commanded you . . .
   
2. I will be with you!

When we study the Baptism of Jesus . . .

When we understand as a Christian . . .

He gives us our identity.

It helps us to answer the questions . . . 

Why am I here?

What was I made for?

What is the purpose of my life?

Who should be water baptized?

Why should I be water baptized?

How should I be water baptized?

What is the meaning of water baptism?

1. Who should be baptized?  . . . Acts 8:35-38, Acts 8:38, Acts 2:41
   1. All believers should be water baptized.
2. Why Should I be water baptized?
   1. I should be water baptized to follow Christ's example.
   2. I should be water baptized to obey the command of Christ. . . Matthew 28:19
   3. Water Baptism was taught and commanded by the Apostles. . . Acts 2:38-39

Salvation: Repent

Water Baptism: Identity

Gift of Holy Spirit: Power

The Promise: The Next Generation

Afar Off: Missions

Peter's message at pentecost . . .

Acts 2:41, Acts 8:12, Acts 9:17-18, Acts 10:48, Acts 16:33