Big idea: Baptism is a call to act in faith & obedience for ALL believers.

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1-11

baptizō (77 times in NT) - to immerse, to submerge

Children of God Galatians 3:23-29

So why baptism?

Great commission Mathew 28:19

Model the life and example of Jesus Matthew 3:14-15

Question: Why was Jesus baptized? •He wanted to identify Himself with humanity: Fully God & fully man. •He was worthy to be treated differently, but humbled himself.

Philippians 2:5-11

•To fulfill all righteousness in Him.

Righteousness (/dikaiosýnē “divine approval”) - refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after His examination), what is approved in His eyes.

Response: Respond in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit. Mark 1:9-11 Luke 12:8