What Must I Do Part 3

We Must Obey the Gospel
The Bible says that the gospel is the power to save, and those who don't obey it will suffer eternal punishment.

Romans 1:16	For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9	The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
1 Peter 4:17	For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Obeying the Gospel
The Scriptures say the gospel includes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1Cor.15:1-4). Just as Jesus died, was buried, and resurrected, we too should die to sin (repent), be buried (baptism), and be resurrected (raised to walk a new life as a Christian) by obeying the gospel.

1 Corinthians 15:1-4	Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 6:3,4	Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Colossians 2:12,13	Buried with him in baptism, wherein also you are raised with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. and you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

Bible Baptism
The Bible mentions several baptisms. Ephesians 4:4-6 says there is One baptism. Since the Bible is without error or contradiction, we must conclude that the One baptism is the baptism commanded by the Lord and the apostles and is in effect today. This One baptism is complete immersion (burial) in water.

Matthew 28:18,19	Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Ephesians 4:4-6	There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all..
Acts 10:47	Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized....?
Romans 6:3,4	Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
John 3:23	John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

Baptism Saves!!
Contrary to popular belief, baptism is required for salvation. Baptism is the first point where a repenting person receives forgiveness of sins. "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 6:23). To receive this gift of God, we must obey his commands.

Acts 2:38	Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Mark 16:16	He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Acts 22:16	And now why do you tarry? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 3:21	baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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We Must Obey the Gospel
The Bible says that the gospel is the power to save, and those who don't obey it will suffer eternal punishment.

Romans 1:16	For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9	The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
1 Peter 4:17	For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

1 Corinthians 15:1-4	Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 6:3,4	Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Colossians 2:12,13	Buried with him in baptism, wherein also you are raised with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. and you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

Matthew 28:18,19	Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Ephesians 4:4-6	There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all..
Acts 10:47	Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized....?
Romans 6:3,4	Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
John 3:23	John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

Acts 2:38	Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Mark 16:16	He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Acts 22:16	And now why do you tarry? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
1 Peter 3:21	baptism now saves you-not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience-through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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