Main Point: Baptism was instituted by Jesus as a sign and seal of ingrafting into Christ, washing from sin, admission to Christ’s church, and membership in the covenant of grace.

Outline:
1. Baptism’s Origin

a) In the OT (Heb. 9:10; 2 Kings 5:10; Ex. 30:18-20; Lev. 14)
b) John the Baptist (Matt. 3; Luke 3; John 1)
c) Under Jesus (Matt. 28:19)

2. Baptism’s Application

a) Water (Acts 8:36-38; 10:47)
b) Poured, Sprinkled, or Submerged (Mark 7:2-4; Heb. 9:10, 13, 19, 21)
c) In the Trinitarian Name (Matt. 28:19)
d) Once (Ephesians 4:5)

3. Baptism’s Meaning

a) Inclusion in the Visible Church (1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:27-28; Col. 2:11-12; Gal. 3:27; Rom. 4:11; 6:5)
b) Washing from Sin (Mark 1:4; Acts 22:16)
c) Regeneration (John 3:5; Titus 3:5)
d) Union with Christ (Rom. 6:3-5; Matt. 28:19; 1 Cor. 12:13; Col. 2:11-12) e. Union with other Believers (1 Cor. 10:2-3; 12:13, 21)