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How to Chain Reference Your Bible - Baptism

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Chain Referencing on Baptism
1. Mark 1:14-15 We must first believe Christ's gospel to be baptized.

Note: The English word gospel comes from an old
Angle Saxon word godspel meaning good news, The
original Greek Word euaggelizo also means good
news or joyful message. It is the good news of God's
coming Kingdom and His plan to enable us to live in
His Kingdom for eternity.

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2. Acts 8:35-38 We must believe in Jesus Christ as our God and Savior.

Note: The Greek word that is translated in the
English versions as belief is pistis. (Strong's
Concordance #4102). This word in the original
language implies reliance and trust in, as well as
simple belief. Not only must we believe in
Christ as the Son of God, but we must also rely
upon Him as Saviouranda help in all areas of
our life.

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3. Acts 2:37-38 We must repent before we are baptized and receive God's
Spirit and salvation.

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4. Matthew 4:17 Christ's ministry began with the preaching of repentance

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5. Luke 14:25-35 We must "count the cost" before we are baptized.

Note: Before Baptism, one must repent of a life
of living for one's self and turn to a life of
serving Christ. Luke 14 is commonly known as
the Baptism Chapter and should be studied
thoroughly before baptism. One must be willing
to give up anything in order to obey God before
he or she is baptized.

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6. Romans 6:3-13 Baptism is a symbolic burial of the "old man" and a
resurrection to a new life in obedience to Christ.

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7. Colossians 2:12-13 We are symbolically buried with Christ in Baptism and
resurrected with Christ as we come out of the water.

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8. John 3:23 Immersion (covered completely with water) is necessary.
The Greek word for baptize is baptizo, which means to immerse or plunge into. Obviously only a complete immersion in water could fulfill the symbolism of a spiritual burial.

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9. Matthew 3:16 Christ was immersed.

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10. Acts 8:38-39 Philip immersed the Ethiopian Eunuch.

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11. Acts 8:14-17 Laying on of hands after baptism instituted to receive
God's Spirit.

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12. Acts 19:1-6 Laying on of hands after baptism.

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13. Acts 22:12-16 Baptism should be done as soon as possible. Paul's
example

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14. Acts 16:25-33 Baptism should not be delayed. Example of Philippian
jailer and his house.

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15. Acts 10:44-48 Baptism is commanded.

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16. Matthew 29:19-20 Baptism was to be performed by Christ's Disciples. We
are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and of the
Holy Spirit.

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17. Hebrews 6:1-2 Doctrine of Baptisms - one of the 6 basic doctrines.

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18. 1 Cor l0:1-2 Symbolic Baptism -Israel baptized in the sea.

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19. 1 Peter 3:20-21 Symbolic Baptism -The flood.

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20. Matthew 3:11,
Rev. 20:14,
2 Peter 3:10		 Symbolic Baptism - Baptism of fire.