Key Scriptures
Matthew 16:15–18
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.”
1 Corinthians 3:11
For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:16–17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Ephesians 2:8–10
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.
1 Corinthians 11:23–25
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, gave thanks, broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Acts 2:41
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Five Key Differences
Fill in the main word as you follow along.
Key Points
The Bible gets the final word.
You can’t enjoy belonging if you’re constantly auditioning.
Jesus did for me what I could never do for myself.
Baptism doesn’t save you. Jesus saves you.
Symbolic doesn’t mean powerless.
Baptism Is Going Public With Your Faith
If you have trusted Jesus but haven’t been baptized since that decision, your next step is baptism.