Text: Ephesians 3:4 Matthew 16:18 – there is one church Ephesians 2:8-9 – what salvation by grace means James 2:24 – we are not saved by faith alone Mark 16:16 – belief and baptism are necessary for salvation 1 Peter 3:21 – baptism saves

Text: Hebrews 11:7 Coming Judgment – Genesis 6:5-7; 2 Pet. 3:10,12 Grace Extended – Genesis 6:8; Titus 2:11 Response of Faith – Hebrews 11:6,7 Necessity of Works – Genesis 6:22; Ephesians 2:8-10

Text: Acts 8:36 What hinders one from obeying the gospel, doing what is right, or growing in Christ? Sin – Hebrews 12:1 Others – Galatians 2:12 Our Past – Philippians 3:12-14 Our Commitment – Luke 14:28-30 Lack of Knowledge – 2 Timothy 2:15 Lack of Faith – Acts 8:37

[All passages cited are from the book of Exodus unless otherwise indicated.] Bondage Oppressive slavery in Egypt – 1:8-22; 5:6-19 Unable to save themselves – 2:23-25; 14:10-12 God had a plan to deliver them – 3:6-10 Deliverance God demonstrated His power over Pharaoh – 9:16 Passover Lamb – 11:4-7; 12:3-7,12-13,29 Crossing the Red Sea – [...]

Text: 1 Peter 3:20-21 Saved from Punishment – Genesis 6:5-7; Acts 2:37-41 Possible by Following God’s Instructions – Hebrews 11:7; Romans 6:17-18 Marked the Beginning of a New Life – Romans 6:4 Not Saved by Water Only Grace – Genesis 6:8; Titus 2:11 Faith – Hebrews 11:7; Romans 5:1

Why is this a “great conspiracy”? Could lead to the destruction of our soul – Matthew 10:28 Relates to the question, “what must I do to be saved?” What do the Scriptures say? – Acts 2:37-38; 9:6,18 (22:16); 16:30-31; Romans 10:9-10 Belief, repentance, confession, baptism What do men say? Saved by faith alone Pray the [...]

Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Greatness before men is irrelevant (v. 1) Who delivers the message is irrelevant (v. 10) What one thinks is irrelevant (v. 11-12) We just need to follow God’s instructions

Baptism is Immersion in Water – Matthew 3:16; Romans 6:4 Baptism is for Believers – Acts 8:36-37 Baptism is an Act of Obedience – Acts 2:38; 10:48; 22:16 Baptism is a Prerequisite of Salvation – Mark 16:16; 1 Peter 3:21 Baptism Involves the Work of God – Colossians 2:12 Baptism is a Confession of Faith [...]

The Great Commission – Mark 16:15-16; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 24:46-49 Conversions in the Book of Acts – Acts 2:37-41; 8:5-13; 8:35-39; 9:3-18 (22:16); 10:44-48; 16:14-15; 16:30-34 Consistency or Contradiction? Great Commission – belief, repentance, baptism Conversions in Acts – belief, repentance, confession, baptism Why the difference? Belief includes confession (Romans 10:9-10)