Author: Gary

Baptism
Romans 6:2-11

I. Importance of baptism
   A. 1 Peter 3:21
   B. Acts 2:38

II. Kind of baptism
   A. right people: adults
      1. children don't need it
         a. James 1:14-15
         b. Matthew 18:3
      2. children cannot hear, believe, repent or confess
   B. right form: immersion
      1. Romans 6:2-11
      2. Colossians 2:12
      3. Acts 8:38
   C. right purpose: forgiveness of sins
      1. Acts 22:16
      2. Acts 19:1-7 
   D. right authority: Father, Son & Holy Spirit
      1. Matthew 28:18-19
      2. Acts 2:21,38
      3. Acts 22:16

III. Result of baptism
   A. freed from sin
      1. Romans 6:7
   B. saved
      1. Mark 16:16
   C. walk in new life
      1. Romans 6:4
   D. clothed with Christ
      1. Galatians 3:27

T. W. Brent, The Gospel Plan of Salvation
http://www.oldpaths.com/Archive/Brents/Thomas/Wesley/1823/gosplan.html