baptism:

Lesson 5:Lesson 5:A Study of Acts 22:16A Study of Acts 22:16Lesson 5:Lesson 5:A Study of Acts 22:16A Study of Acts 22:16

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

Notice the place of baptism in Mt. Notice the place of baptism in Mt. 2828

Notice the place of baptism in Mt. Notice the place of baptism in Mt. 2828

1.1. It is singled out/given a unique It is singled out/given a unique place.place.

2.2. It is used as a present participle.It is used as a present participle.

3.3. It is essential in becoming a It is essential in becoming a Christian.Christian.

4.4. It is humanly administered.It is humanly administered.

5.5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”


2.2. It is used as a present participle.It is used as a present participle.

3.3. It is essential in becoming a It is essential in becoming a Christian.Christian.

4.4. It is humanly administered.It is humanly administered.

5.5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 16Mk. 16

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 16Mk. 16


2.2. GGrammatically,rammatically, it identifies who’s it identifies who’s saved.saved.

3.3. The coordinating conjunction The coordinating conjunction makes it essential.makes it essential.

4.4. It is an aorist participle.It is an aorist participle.5.5. It is placed, in order, before It is placed, in order, before

salvation.salvation.6.6. It is as simple as a verse can be.It is as simple as a verse can be.


2.2. GGrammatically,rammatically, it identifies who’s it identifies who’s saved.saved.

3.3. The coordinating conjunction The coordinating conjunction makes it essential.makes it essential.

4.4. It is an aorist participle.It is an aorist participle.5.5. It is placed, in order, before It is placed, in order, before

salvation.salvation.6.6. It is as simple as a verse can be.It is as simple as a verse can be.

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Acts 2Acts 2

Notice the place of baptism in Notice the place of baptism in Acts 2Acts 2

1.1. It is singled out/given a unique place.It is singled out/given a unique place.

2.2. It is in THE answer to their question.It is in THE answer to their question.

3.3. It is as essential as repentance (AND).It is as essential as repentance (AND).4.4. It is required by the authority of Christ.It is required by the authority of Christ.5.5. It is “FOR” the remission of sins.It is “FOR” the remission of sins.6.6. It is placed, in order, before remission.It is placed, in order, before remission.7.7. The response shows its essentiality.The response shows its essentiality.8.8. It is as simple as a verse can be.It is as simple as a verse can be.

1.1. It is singled out/given a unique place.It is singled out/given a unique place.

2.2. It is in THE answer to their question.It is in THE answer to their question.

3.3. It is as essential as repentance (AND).It is as essential as repentance (AND).4.4. It is required by the authority of Christ.It is required by the authority of Christ.5.5. It is “FOR” the remission of sins.It is “FOR” the remission of sins.6.6. It is placed, in order, before remission.It is placed, in order, before remission.7.7. The response shows its essentiality.The response shows its essentiality.8.8. It is as simple as a verse can be.It is as simple as a verse can be.

Remission of sinsRemission of sins

Saved from sinsSaved from sins

ChristianChristianNew rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ God

Repent Repent Be BaptizedBe Baptized

BelieveBelieveBe BaptizedBe Baptized

Be baptizedBe baptized

Acts 2:38Acts 2:38

Mk. 16:15-Mk. 16:15-1616

Mt. 28:18-20Mt. 28:18-20

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:2

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22

Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13

Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14

Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8




Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16






Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1

““Bapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 versesBapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 verses

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16

Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13

Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12

Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41


Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33

Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15

Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16

Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48


Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38

Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-downLet’s Study What the Bible Says!Let’s Study What the Bible Says!

Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down The Conversion of Saul – The The Conversion of Saul – The SettingSetting

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down The Conversion of Saul – The The Conversion of Saul – The SettingSetting• Saul, the persecutor of the Way (Acts 8 & 9)Saul, the persecutor of the Way (Acts 8 & 9)• He was a sinner—lost & condemned in his sinsHe was a sinner—lost & condemned in his sins• Determined to work contrary to Jesus (Ac. 26:9)Determined to work contrary to Jesus (Ac. 26:9)• He did it all with a good conscience (Acts 23:1)He did it all with a good conscience (Acts 23:1)• On his way to Damascus with letters to On his way to Damascus with letters to

persecutepersecute• Conversion of Saul is one of the most significant Conversion of Saul is one of the most significant

events in the history of the early church.events in the history of the early church.• Many believe that Saul was converted while on Many believe that Saul was converted while on

that road. What does the Bible say?that road. What does the Bible say?

• Saul, the persecutor of the Way (Acts 8 & 9)Saul, the persecutor of the Way (Acts 8 & 9)• He was a sinner—lost & condemned in his sinsHe was a sinner—lost & condemned in his sins• Determined to work contrary to Jesus (Ac. 26:9)Determined to work contrary to Jesus (Ac. 26:9)• He did it all with a good conscience (Acts 23:1)He did it all with a good conscience (Acts 23:1)• On his way to Damascus with letters to On his way to Damascus with letters to

persecutepersecute• Conversion of Saul is one of the most significant Conversion of Saul is one of the most significant

events in the history of the early church.events in the history of the early church.• Many believe that Saul was converted while on Many believe that Saul was converted while on

that road. What does the Bible say?that road. What does the Bible say?

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down The Conversion of Saul – Acts 9, The Conversion of Saul – Acts 9, 22, 2622, 26

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down The Conversion of Saul – Acts 9, The Conversion of Saul – Acts 9, 22, 2622, 26 Ac 22:6 "Now it happened, as [he] journeyed and came near Ac 22:6 "Now it happened, as [he] journeyed and came near

Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around [him].shone around [him].

7 "And [he] fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to 7 "And [he] fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to [him], 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?‘[him], 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?‘

8 "So [he] answered, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said, 'I am 8 "So [he] answered, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said, 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.‘Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.‘

9:6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You 9:6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."the city, and you will be told what you must do."

9:9-11 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor 9:9-11 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank…for behold, he is praying.drank…for behold, he is praying.

22:12-13 "Then a certain Ananias…came to [him]; and he stood 22:12-13 "Then a certain Ananias…came to [him]; and he stood and said to me, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.' and said to me, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.'

9:18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, 9:18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he received his sight at once;

22:16 Then [Ananias] said…'And now why are you waiting? 22:16 Then [Ananias] said…'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'the name of the Lord.'

9:18 Immediately…he arose and was baptized.9:18 Immediately…he arose and was baptized.

Ac 22:6 "Now it happened, as [he] journeyed and came near Ac 22:6 "Now it happened, as [he] journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around [him].shone around [him].

7 "And [he] fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to 7 "And [he] fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to [him], 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?‘[him], 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?‘

8 "So [he] answered, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said, 'I am 8 "So [he] answered, 'Who are You, Lord?' And He said, 'I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.‘Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.‘

9:6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You 9:6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."the city, and you will be told what you must do."

9:9-11 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor 9:9-11 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank…for behold, he is praying.drank…for behold, he is praying.

22:12-13 "Then a certain Ananias…came to [him]; and he stood 22:12-13 "Then a certain Ananias…came to [him]; and he stood and said to me, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.' and said to me, 'Brother Saul, receive your sight.'

9:18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, 9:18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he received his sight at once;

22:16 Then [Ananias] said…'And now why are you waiting? 22:16 Then [Ananias] said…'And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'the name of the Lord.'

9:18 Immediately…he arose and was baptized.9:18 Immediately…he arose and was baptized.

When Was Saul Saved?When Was Saul Saved?• When Jesus appeared to him?When Jesus appeared to him?

– No, for he asked, “Who are You, Lord?”No, for he asked, “Who are You, Lord?”– If he was saved, it was If he was saved, it was before he knew who Jesus wasbefore he knew who Jesus was!!

• When Jesus told him who He was?When Jesus told him who He was?– No, for he asked, “What do you want me to do?”No, for he asked, “What do you want me to do?”– If he was saved, If he was saved, he didn’t know ithe didn’t know it!!

• When Jesus told him what to do?When Jesus told him what to do?– ““Arise, go into city, you will be told what you must do.”Arise, go into city, you will be told what you must do.”– If he was saved, If he was saved, Jesus didn’t know itJesus didn’t know it!!

• While in the city, blind, fasting & praying?While in the city, blind, fasting & praying?– If so, it was before his question was answered and before the If so, it was before his question was answered and before the

gospel (with its terms of salvation) was preached to him.gospel (with its terms of salvation) was preached to him.– If saved, he’s the If saved, he’s the most miserable saved man in the Biblemost miserable saved man in the Bible!!

• Before Ananias came and preached to him?Before Ananias came and preached to him?– ““Arise, be baptized and wash away your sins”Arise, be baptized and wash away your sins”– If he was saved, If he was saved, Ananias didn’t know itAnanias didn’t know it!!

• Before he was baptized?Before he was baptized?– If so, he was saved from his sins before they were washed If so, he was saved from his sins before they were washed

away!away!– Then, the words of the Bible Then, the words of the Bible mean nothing and prove mean nothing and prove

nothingnothing!!

• When Jesus appeared to him?When Jesus appeared to him?– No, for he asked, “Who are You, Lord?”No, for he asked, “Who are You, Lord?”– If he was saved, it was If he was saved, it was before he knew who Jesus wasbefore he knew who Jesus was!!

• When Jesus told him who He was?When Jesus told him who He was?– No, for he asked, “What do you want me to do?”No, for he asked, “What do you want me to do?”– If he was saved, If he was saved, he didn’t know ithe didn’t know it!!

• When Jesus told him what to do?When Jesus told him what to do?– ““Arise, go into city, you will be told what you must do.”Arise, go into city, you will be told what you must do.”– If he was saved, If he was saved, Jesus didn’t know itJesus didn’t know it!!

• While in the city, blind, fasting & praying?While in the city, blind, fasting & praying?– If so, it was before his question was answered and before the If so, it was before his question was answered and before the

gospel (with its terms of salvation) was preached to him.gospel (with its terms of salvation) was preached to him.– If saved, he’s the If saved, he’s the most miserable saved man in the Biblemost miserable saved man in the Bible!!

• Before Ananias came and preached to him?Before Ananias came and preached to him?– ““Arise, be baptized and wash away your sins”Arise, be baptized and wash away your sins”– If he was saved, If he was saved, Ananias didn’t know itAnanias didn’t know it!!

• Before he was baptized?Before he was baptized?– If so, he was saved from his sins before they were washed If so, he was saved from his sins before they were washed

away!away!– Then, the words of the Bible Then, the words of the Bible mean nothing and prove mean nothing and prove

nothingnothing!!

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 Acts 9:6 “Lord, what do You want me to do?” The Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”1.1. Jesus made baptism a “must.”Jesus made baptism a “must.”

• Must = “obligated, bound, necessary, Must = “obligated, bound, necessary, required”required”

• Whatever Ananias would tell Saul to do was a Whatever Ananias would tell Saul to do was a “must” “must” in the mind and words of Jesus.in the mind and words of Jesus.

• Ananias did not tell him:Ananias did not tell him:- That he was already saved by the grace of GodThat he was already saved by the grace of God- That his prayers saved himThat his prayers saved him- That he needed to recite “The Sinner’s Prayer”That he needed to recite “The Sinner’s Prayer”

• Why didn’t Jesus tell Saul Himself directly?Why didn’t Jesus tell Saul Himself directly?- God uses men to tell (1 Cor. 1:21; 2 Cor. 4:7)God uses men to tell (1 Cor. 1:21; 2 Cor. 4:7)

1.1. Jesus made baptism a “must.”Jesus made baptism a “must.”• Must = “obligated, bound, necessary, Must = “obligated, bound, necessary,

required”required”• Whatever Ananias would tell Saul to do was a Whatever Ananias would tell Saul to do was a

“must” “must” in the mind and words of Jesus.in the mind and words of Jesus.• Ananias did not tell him:Ananias did not tell him:

- That he was already saved by the grace of GodThat he was already saved by the grace of God- That his prayers saved himThat his prayers saved him- That he needed to recite “The Sinner’s Prayer”That he needed to recite “The Sinner’s Prayer”

• Why didn’t Jesus tell Saul Himself directly?Why didn’t Jesus tell Saul Himself directly?- God uses men to tell (1 Cor. 1:21; 2 Cor. 4:7)God uses men to tell (1 Cor. 1:21; 2 Cor. 4:7)

must

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’2. The “must do” came with urgency.2. The “must do” came with urgency.

• An immediate response was necessary!An immediate response was necessary!• Saul had been waiting in the city for 3 days.Saul had been waiting in the city for 3 days.• Ananias asks, “Why are you waiting?” Ananias asks, “Why are you waiting?”

= Don’t wait anymore! = Don’t wait anymore!• As soon as Saul heard the gospel message, As soon as Saul heard the gospel message,

“Immediately… he arose and was baptized” “Immediately… he arose and was baptized” (Acts 9:18).(Acts 9:18).

• Why did he do that? Why the rush if Why did he do that? Why the rush if Ananias’ words had nothing to do with Ananias’ words had nothing to do with salvation?salvation?

2. The “must do” came with urgency.2. The “must do” came with urgency.• An immediate response was necessary!An immediate response was necessary!• Saul had been waiting in the city for 3 days.Saul had been waiting in the city for 3 days.• Ananias asks, “Why are you waiting?” Ananias asks, “Why are you waiting?”

= Don’t wait anymore! = Don’t wait anymore!• As soon as Saul heard the gospel message, As soon as Saul heard the gospel message,

“Immediately… he arose and was baptized” “Immediately… he arose and was baptized” (Acts 9:18).(Acts 9:18).

• Why did he do that? Why the rush if Why did he do that? Why the rush if Ananias’ words had nothing to do with Ananias’ words had nothing to do with salvation?salvation?

why are you waiting?

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’3. It is singled out/given a special place.3. It is singled out/given a special place.

• Baptism is Baptism is commanded!commanded! It is the “ It is the “must domust do.”.”• Why would baptism be commanded in the “what Why would baptism be commanded in the “what

you must do” that Ananias delivered to Saul if it you must do” that Ananias delivered to Saul if it really wasn’t the “must do”?really wasn’t the “must do”?

• If, as is commonly asserted, baptism is no If, as is commonly asserted, baptism is no different than any other Christian “work” or different than any other Christian “work” or Christian “obedience,” why is it singled out?Christian “obedience,” why is it singled out?

• Why not “arise & do good to others” or “pray Why not “arise & do good to others” or “pray without ceasing” or “visit orphans & widows”?without ceasing” or “visit orphans & widows”?

3. It is singled out/given a special place.3. It is singled out/given a special place.• Baptism is Baptism is commanded!commanded! It is the “ It is the “must domust do.”.”• Why would baptism be commanded in the “what Why would baptism be commanded in the “what

you must do” that Ananias delivered to Saul if it you must do” that Ananias delivered to Saul if it really wasn’t the “must do”?really wasn’t the “must do”?

• If, as is commonly asserted, baptism is no If, as is commonly asserted, baptism is no different than any other Christian “work” or different than any other Christian “work” or Christian “obedience,” why is it singled out?Christian “obedience,” why is it singled out?

• Why not “arise & do good to others” or “pray Why not “arise & do good to others” or “pray without ceasing” or “visit orphans & widows”?without ceasing” or “visit orphans & widows”?

be baptized

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’4. One imperative tied directly to 4. One imperative tied directly to

anotheranother• Both are Both are imperativesimperatives = commands = commands• Both are Both are aorist imperativesaorist imperatives in the Greek in the Greek

- Indicating a command needing Indicating a command needing instantaneous actioninstantaneous action

• Both are in the Both are in the middle voicemiddle voice in the Greek in the Greek- Conveys the idea of Conveys the idea of individual responsibilityindividual responsibility (lit. “get (lit. “get

yourself baptized” and “get your sins washed away”)yourself baptized” and “get your sins washed away”)

• ““And” = coor. conj. joins two equals syntacticallyAnd” = coor. conj. joins two equals syntactically• Two imperativesTwo imperatives

- One he could doOne he could do- One he could only effect by the one he could doOne he could only effect by the one he could do

4. One imperative tied directly to 4. One imperative tied directly to anotheranother

• Both are Both are imperativesimperatives = commands = commands• Both are Both are aorist imperativesaorist imperatives in the Greek in the Greek

- Indicating a command needing Indicating a command needing instantaneous actioninstantaneous action

• Both are in the Both are in the middle voicemiddle voice in the Greek in the Greek- Conveys the idea of Conveys the idea of individual responsibilityindividual responsibility (lit. “get (lit. “get

yourself baptized” and “get your sins washed away”)yourself baptized” and “get your sins washed away”)

• ““And” = coor. conj. joins two equals syntacticallyAnd” = coor. conj. joins two equals syntactically• Two imperativesTwo imperatives

- One he could doOne he could do- One he could only effect by the one he could doOne he could only effect by the one he could do

be baptized wash away your sinsAND

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’5. Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”5. Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”

• Passage implies Saul still had his sins!Passage implies Saul still had his sins!- Saul believed in Jesus & His resurrection, but…Saul believed in Jesus & His resurrection, but…- Saul had evidently changed & grown penitent, but…Saul had evidently changed & grown penitent, but…- HE STILL HAD HIS SINS! Not forgiven yet!HE STILL HAD HIS SINS! Not forgiven yet!

• Ananias could have used an aorist participleAnanias could have used an aorist participle—”be baptized, having had sins washed —”be baptized, having had sins washed away.”away.”

• He’s commanded to do something he cannot.He’s commanded to do something he cannot.- Impossible for Saul to wash his own sins away (only Impossible for Saul to wash his own sins away (only

done by the blood of Jesus—1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5)done by the blood of Jesus—1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5)- Except the washing was dependent on baptismExcept the washing was dependent on baptism

5. Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”5. Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”• Passage implies Saul still had his sins!Passage implies Saul still had his sins!

- Saul believed in Jesus & His resurrection, but…Saul believed in Jesus & His resurrection, but…- Saul had evidently changed & grown penitent, but…Saul had evidently changed & grown penitent, but…- HE STILL HAD HIS SINS! Not forgiven yet!HE STILL HAD HIS SINS! Not forgiven yet!

• Ananias could have used an aorist participleAnanias could have used an aorist participle—”be baptized, having had sins washed —”be baptized, having had sins washed away.”away.”

• He’s commanded to do something he cannot.He’s commanded to do something he cannot.- Impossible for Saul to wash his own sins away (only Impossible for Saul to wash his own sins away (only

done by the blood of Jesus—1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5)done by the blood of Jesus—1 John 1:7; Rev. 1:5)- Except the washing was dependent on baptismExcept the washing was dependent on baptism

be baptized wash away your sinsAND

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’6. The “calling” takes place in baptism.6. The “calling” takes place in baptism.

• Should not assume “calling” and “be baptized” Should not assume “calling” and “be baptized” are mutually exclusiveare mutually exclusive

• ““Calling” is an aorist participle, pointing back Calling” is an aorist participle, pointing back to the main verb as the means or manner in to the main verb as the means or manner in which the command is carried outwhich the command is carried out

• What is “calling on the name of the Lord”?What is “calling on the name of the Lord”?- It cannot be merely calling out to the Lord in a It cannot be merely calling out to the Lord in a

verbal plea, for Jesus condemned appeals that verbal plea, for Jesus condemned appeals that stopped there (Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46).stopped there (Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46).

- Same word by Paul in appealing to Caesar (Ac. 25).Same word by Paul in appealing to Caesar (Ac. 25).

6. The “calling” takes place in baptism.6. The “calling” takes place in baptism.• Should not assume “calling” and “be baptized” Should not assume “calling” and “be baptized”

are mutually exclusiveare mutually exclusive• ““Calling” is an aorist participle, pointing back Calling” is an aorist participle, pointing back

to the main verb as the means or manner in to the main verb as the means or manner in which the command is carried outwhich the command is carried out

• What is “calling on the name of the Lord”?What is “calling on the name of the Lord”?- It cannot be merely calling out to the Lord in a It cannot be merely calling out to the Lord in a

verbal plea, for Jesus condemned appeals that verbal plea, for Jesus condemned appeals that stopped there (Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46).stopped there (Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46).

- Same word by Paul in appealing to Caesar (Ac. 25).Same word by Paul in appealing to Caesar (Ac. 25).

be baptized wash away your sinscallingon the name of the Lord

What is “calling on the name of the What is “calling on the name of the Lord”?Lord”?

• Was Saul saved before he called on the name of the Lord?Was Saul saved before he called on the name of the Lord?• ““Calling” is an additional step beyond faith.Calling” is an additional step beyond faith.• Baptism itself is the means by which a sinner calls upon Baptism itself is the means by which a sinner calls upon

the Lord for salvation from sin (it is God who cleanses us).the Lord for salvation from sin (it is God who cleanses us).

• Was Saul saved before he called on the name of the Lord?Was Saul saved before he called on the name of the Lord?• ““Calling” is an additional step beyond faith.Calling” is an additional step beyond faith.• Baptism itself is the means by which a sinner calls upon Baptism itself is the means by which a sinner calls upon

the Lord for salvation from sin (it is God who cleanses us).the Lord for salvation from sin (it is God who cleanses us).

SavesSavesBaptism Baptism (appeal)(appeal)

1 Peter 1 Peter 3:213:21

Wash Wash away sinsaway sins

BaptizedBaptized

(calling)(calling)(Believed(Believed

))HeardHeardAnanias Ananias

saidsaidAnanias Ananias camecame

Acts Acts 22:12-1622:12-16

SavedSavedBaptizedBaptizedBelievesBelieves(Hear)(Hear)PreachPreachGoGoMark Mark 16:15-1616:15-16

RemissioRemission of sinsn of sins

Repent & Repent & baptizedbaptized

BelievedBelievedHeardHeardPeter Peter saidsaid

Peter Peter was sentwas sent

Acts Acts 2:37-382:37-38

Saved Saved CallCallActs Acts 2:212:21

Saved Saved CallCallBelievedBelievedHeardHeardPreachePreacherr

SentSentRom. Rom. 10:13-1710:13-17

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’7. It is placed, in order, before washing.7. It is placed, in order, before washing.

– God placed baptism before washing away sinsGod placed baptism before washing away sins

– When Ananias spoke these words to Saul, When Ananias spoke these words to Saul, what order do you suppose Saul thought?what order do you suppose Saul thought?• My sins My sins are alreadyare already washed away, so I washed away, so I should beshould be

baptized (it’s the right thing to do).baptized (it’s the right thing to do).• My sins My sins need to beneed to be washed away, and I washed away, and I “must” “must”

bebe baptized before and in order for that to happen. baptized before and in order for that to happen.

– Anyone who says otherwise, changes His Anyone who says otherwise, changes His order.order.

7. It is placed, in order, before washing.7. It is placed, in order, before washing.– God placed baptism before washing away sinsGod placed baptism before washing away sins

– When Ananias spoke these words to Saul, When Ananias spoke these words to Saul, what order do you suppose Saul thought?what order do you suppose Saul thought?• My sins My sins are alreadyare already washed away, so I washed away, so I should beshould be

baptized (it’s the right thing to do).baptized (it’s the right thing to do).• My sins My sins need to beneed to be washed away, and I washed away, and I “must” “must”

bebe baptized before and in order for that to happen. baptized before and in order for that to happen.

– Anyone who says otherwise, changes His Anyone who says otherwise, changes His order.order.

be baptized be baptized wash away your sinswash away your sins be baptized be baptized wash away your sinswash away your sins

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But Saul called Jesus ‘Lord’ “But Saul called Jesus ‘Lord’ when He appeared to him on the road, so he when He appeared to him on the road, so he must have been saved right there, not when must have been saved right there, not when baptized.”baptized.”• The word “Lord” was used to recognize a The word “Lord” was used to recognize a

superior (which a bright light from heaven superior (which a bright light from heaven would be!).would be!).

• ““Lord” was a usual term of respectful Lord” was a usual term of respectful address, which was on occasion a rough address, which was on occasion a rough equivalent to our word “Sir.”equivalent to our word “Sir.”

• At this point, Saul doesn’t even know or At this point, Saul doesn’t even know or recognize Jesus—that’s why He asks, recognize Jesus—that’s why He asks, “Who “Who are you, are you, Lord?”Lord?”

Someone says: Someone says: “But Saul called Jesus ‘Lord’ “But Saul called Jesus ‘Lord’ when He appeared to him on the road, so he when He appeared to him on the road, so he must have been saved right there, not when must have been saved right there, not when baptized.”baptized.”• The word “Lord” was used to recognize a The word “Lord” was used to recognize a

superior (which a bright light from heaven superior (which a bright light from heaven would be!).would be!).

• ““Lord” was a usual term of respectful Lord” was a usual term of respectful address, which was on occasion a rough address, which was on occasion a rough equivalent to our word “Sir.”equivalent to our word “Sir.”

• At this point, Saul doesn’t even know or At this point, Saul doesn’t even know or recognize Jesus—that’s why He asks, recognize Jesus—that’s why He asks, “Who “Who are you, are you, Lord?”Lord?”

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But Ananias called Saul, “But Ananias called Saul, ‘Brother Saul,’ which must have meant that he ‘Brother Saul,’ which must have meant that he was his brother in Christ already before being was his brother in Christ already before being baptized.”baptized.”• Ananias was a Jew.Ananias was a Jew.• Saul was a Jew.Saul was a Jew.• It was VERY common for Jews to refer to It was VERY common for Jews to refer to

each other as “brother” or “brethren”:each other as “brother” or “brethren”:- Peter on Pentecost (Acts 2:29; cf. 3:17, 22)Peter on Pentecost (Acts 2:29; cf. 3:17, 22)- The Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2:37)The Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2:37)- Paul to Jewish mob (Acts 22:1, 5; cf. Rom. 9:3)Paul to Jewish mob (Acts 22:1, 5; cf. Rom. 9:3)- Paul to chief priests and Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1)Paul to chief priests and Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1)- Cf. Acts 7:2, 23; 13:15, 26, 38; 23:5-6; 28:17, Cf. Acts 7:2, 23; 13:15, 26, 38; 23:5-6; 28:17,

21; Luke 6:42; Hebrews 7:5, etc.21; Luke 6:42; Hebrews 7:5, etc.

Someone says: Someone says: “But Ananias called Saul, “But Ananias called Saul, ‘Brother Saul,’ which must have meant that he ‘Brother Saul,’ which must have meant that he was his brother in Christ already before being was his brother in Christ already before being baptized.”baptized.”• Ananias was a Jew.Ananias was a Jew.• Saul was a Jew.Saul was a Jew.• It was VERY common for Jews to refer to It was VERY common for Jews to refer to

each other as “brother” or “brethren”:each other as “brother” or “brethren”:- Peter on Pentecost (Acts 2:29; cf. 3:17, 22)Peter on Pentecost (Acts 2:29; cf. 3:17, 22)- The Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2:37)The Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2:37)- Paul to Jewish mob (Acts 22:1, 5; cf. Rom. 9:3)Paul to Jewish mob (Acts 22:1, 5; cf. Rom. 9:3)- Paul to chief priests and Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1)Paul to chief priests and Sanhedrin (Acts 23:1)- Cf. Acts 7:2, 23; 13:15, 26, 38; 23:5-6; 28:17, Cf. Acts 7:2, 23; 13:15, 26, 38; 23:5-6; 28:17,

21; Luke 6:42; Hebrews 7:5, etc.21; Luke 6:42; Hebrews 7:5, etc.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “Doesn’t the case of Saul’s “Doesn’t the case of Saul’s conversion prove the efficacy of “The Sinner’s conversion prove the efficacy of “The Sinner’s Prayer” in saving a man from his sin?”Prayer” in saving a man from his sin?”• No!No!• Refer back to the previous seven points made.Refer back to the previous seven points made.• The passage does not mention or even imply The passage does not mention or even imply

(nor does any other New Testament passage) (nor does any other New Testament passage) any such thing as “The Sinner’s Prayer.”any such thing as “The Sinner’s Prayer.”

• If Saul’s praying is equivalent to “The Sinner’s If Saul’s praying is equivalent to “The Sinner’s Prayer,” why did it take God 3 days to answer?Prayer,” why did it take God 3 days to answer?

• The truth is, when Ananias arrived on the The truth is, when Ananias arrived on the scene, Saul scene, Saul still had his sinsstill had his sins and he gave and he gave only one solvent that would remove them—only one solvent that would remove them—baptism!baptism!

Someone says: Someone says: “Doesn’t the case of Saul’s “Doesn’t the case of Saul’s conversion prove the efficacy of “The Sinner’s conversion prove the efficacy of “The Sinner’s Prayer” in saving a man from his sin?”Prayer” in saving a man from his sin?”• No!No!• Refer back to the previous seven points made.Refer back to the previous seven points made.• The passage does not mention or even imply The passage does not mention or even imply

(nor does any other New Testament passage) (nor does any other New Testament passage) any such thing as “The Sinner’s Prayer.”any such thing as “The Sinner’s Prayer.”

• If Saul’s praying is equivalent to “The Sinner’s If Saul’s praying is equivalent to “The Sinner’s Prayer,” why did it take God 3 days to answer?Prayer,” why did it take God 3 days to answer?

• The truth is, when Ananias arrived on the The truth is, when Ananias arrived on the scene, Saul scene, Saul still had his sinsstill had his sins and he gave and he gave only one solvent that would remove them—only one solvent that would remove them—baptism!baptism!

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “The scales fell from Saul’s “The scales fell from Saul’s eyes when he accepted Jesus, and that was eyes when he accepted Jesus, and that was proof that he was then saved, before he was proof that he was then saved, before he was baptized.”baptized.”• Where does it say that Saul accepted Jesus?Where does it say that Saul accepted Jesus?• Something literally falling from someone’s Something literally falling from someone’s

eyes is not the same as being saved from eyes is not the same as being saved from sins.sins.

• Physical sight being restored has nothing to Physical sight being restored has nothing to do with remission of sins.do with remission of sins.

• Where is the verse that ties these concepts Where is the verse that ties these concepts together? It doesn’t exist.together? It doesn’t exist.

Someone says: Someone says: “The scales fell from Saul’s “The scales fell from Saul’s eyes when he accepted Jesus, and that was eyes when he accepted Jesus, and that was proof that he was then saved, before he was proof that he was then saved, before he was baptized.”baptized.”• Where does it say that Saul accepted Jesus?Where does it say that Saul accepted Jesus?• Something literally falling from someone’s Something literally falling from someone’s

eyes is not the same as being saved from eyes is not the same as being saved from sins.sins.

• Physical sight being restored has nothing to Physical sight being restored has nothing to do with remission of sins.do with remission of sins.

• Where is the verse that ties these concepts Where is the verse that ties these concepts together? It doesn’t exist.together? It doesn’t exist.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But water does not and cannot “But water does not and cannot wash away sins, so baptism cannot be necessary wash away sins, so baptism cannot be necessary for salvation.”for salvation.”

• It is absolutely true that water does not and cannot It is absolutely true that water does not and cannot wash away sins. God never said it did nor should wash away sins. God never said it did nor should anyone else. anyone else.

• It is the blood of Jesus that washes away sins (1 It is the blood of Jesus that washes away sins (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5). The question is, “When?”John 1:7; Revelation 1:5). The question is, “When?”

• Baptism is not the washing of sins.Baptism is not the washing of sins.• Baptism is not the remission of sins (cf. Ac. 2:38).Baptism is not the remission of sins (cf. Ac. 2:38).• One follows the other. Baptism is the means by One follows the other. Baptism is the means by

which sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus.which sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus.• Baptism stands between the sinner & the washing Baptism stands between the sinner & the washing

away of sins in Jesus’ blood.away of sins in Jesus’ blood.

Someone says: Someone says: “But water does not and cannot “But water does not and cannot wash away sins, so baptism cannot be necessary wash away sins, so baptism cannot be necessary for salvation.”for salvation.”

• It is absolutely true that water does not and cannot It is absolutely true that water does not and cannot wash away sins. God never said it did nor should wash away sins. God never said it did nor should anyone else. anyone else.

• It is the blood of Jesus that washes away sins (1 It is the blood of Jesus that washes away sins (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5). The question is, “When?”John 1:7; Revelation 1:5). The question is, “When?”

• Baptism is not the washing of sins.Baptism is not the washing of sins.• Baptism is not the remission of sins (cf. Ac. 2:38).Baptism is not the remission of sins (cf. Ac. 2:38).• One follows the other. Baptism is the means by One follows the other. Baptism is the means by

which sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus.which sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus.• Baptism stands between the sinner & the washing Baptism stands between the sinner & the washing

away of sins in Jesus’ blood.away of sins in Jesus’ blood.

(Neither does faith or repentance!)(Neither does faith or repentance!)(Neither does faith or repentance!)(Neither does faith or repentance!)

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “Saul received the Holy Spirit “Saul received the Holy Spirit before his baptism, thus he must have been before his baptism, thus he must have been saved before he was baptized.”saved before he was baptized.”• First of all, the text does not say any of that.First of all, the text does not say any of that.• The text does not tell us when Saul received The text does not tell us when Saul received

the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit.• The text only tells us that he received his The text only tells us that he received his

physical sight at the hands of Ananias.physical sight at the hands of Ananias.• But, even if he did receive the Holy Spirit, it But, even if he did receive the Holy Spirit, it

does not change the command that Ananias does not change the command that Ananias gave to Saul, gave to Saul, nor its purpose!nor its purpose! (You cannot (You cannot make a text say something different and even make a text say something different and even contradictory to what it actually and obviously contradictory to what it actually and obviously says!)says!)

Someone says: Someone says: “Saul received the Holy Spirit “Saul received the Holy Spirit before his baptism, thus he must have been before his baptism, thus he must have been saved before he was baptized.”saved before he was baptized.”• First of all, the text does not say any of that.First of all, the text does not say any of that.• The text does not tell us when Saul received The text does not tell us when Saul received

the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit.• The text only tells us that he received his The text only tells us that he received his

physical sight at the hands of Ananias.physical sight at the hands of Ananias.• But, even if he did receive the Holy Spirit, it But, even if he did receive the Holy Spirit, it

does not change the command that Ananias does not change the command that Ananias gave to Saul, gave to Saul, nor its purpose!nor its purpose! (You cannot (You cannot make a text say something different and even make a text say something different and even contradictory to what it actually and obviously contradictory to what it actually and obviously says!)says!)

Interesting!Interesting!Interesting!Interesting!We read in Acts 2:37-38 of Peter being asked,We read in Acts 2:37-38 of Peter being asked,

““Men and brethren, Men and brethren, what shall we do?what shall we do?””

And the answer being given,And the answer being given,

““Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins.”Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins.”

We read in Acts 2:37-38 of Peter being asked,We read in Acts 2:37-38 of Peter being asked,

““Men and brethren, Men and brethren, what shall we do?what shall we do?””

And the answer being given,And the answer being given,

““Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins.”Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins.”

We read in Acts 9:6 of Paul asking,We read in Acts 9:6 of Paul asking,

““Lord, Lord, what do You want me to do?what do You want me to do?””

And the answer being given in Acts 22:16,And the answer being given in Acts 22:16,

““Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins.”Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins.”

We read in Acts 9:6 of Paul asking,We read in Acts 9:6 of Paul asking,

““Lord, Lord, what do You want me to do?what do You want me to do?””

And the answer being given in Acts 22:16,And the answer being given in Acts 22:16,

““Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins.”Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins.”

Same question! Same answer!Same question! Same answer!Same question! Same answer!Same question! Same answer!

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16

Notice the place of baptism in Ac. Notice the place of baptism in Ac. 22:1622:16

1.1. Jesus made baptism a “must.”Jesus made baptism a “must.”

2.2. The “must do” came with urgency.The “must do” came with urgency.

3.3. It is singled out/given a special place.It is singled out/given a special place.

4.4. One imperative tied directly to One imperative tied directly to anotheranother

5.5. Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”

6.6. The “calling” takes place in baptism.The “calling” takes place in baptism.

7.7. It is placed, in order, before washing.It is placed, in order, before washing.

1.1. Jesus made baptism a “must.”Jesus made baptism a “must.”

2.2. The “must do” came with urgency.The “must do” came with urgency.

3.3. It is singled out/given a special place.It is singled out/given a special place.

4.4. One imperative tied directly to One imperative tied directly to anotheranother

5.5. Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”Inseparably tied to “wash away sins”

6.6. The “calling” takes place in baptism.The “calling” takes place in baptism.

7.7. It is placed, in order, before washing.It is placed, in order, before washing.

Wash away sinsWash away sins

Remission of sinsRemission of sins

Saved from sinsSaved from sins

ChristianChristianNew rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ God


Repent Repent Be baptizedBe baptized

BelieveBelieveBe baptizedBe baptized


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