baptism:

Lesson 3:Lesson 3:A Study of Mark 16:15-16A Study of Mark 16:15-16Lesson 3:Lesson 3:A Study of Mark 16:15-16A Study of Mark 16:15-16

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.”

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. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36


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

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

Mark 16:15-16Mark 16:15-16 15 And He said to them, “Go into all 15 And He said to them, “Go into all

the world and preach the gospel to the world and preach the gospel to every creature.every creature.

16 “He who believes and is baptized 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”believe will be condemned.”

15 And He said to them, “Go into all 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the world and preach the gospel to every creature.every creature.

16 “He who believes and is baptized 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”believe will be condemned.”

15 And He said to them, "Go into 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.gospel to every creature. 16 "He who believes and is 16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved…baptized will be saved…

Universal Universal nature of the nature of the Great Great CommissionCommission—gospel —gospel needed by needed by all for all all for all need to be need to be savedsaved

Universal Universal nature of the nature of the Great Great CommissionCommission—gospel —gospel needed by needed by all for all all for all need to be need to be savedsaved

The gospel, The gospel, the message the message of the D,B,R of the D,B,R of Jesus, is of Jesus, is “the power “the power of God unto of God unto salvation” salvation” (Rom. 1:16)(Rom. 1:16)

The gospel, The gospel, the message the message of the D,B,R of the D,B,R of Jesus, is of Jesus, is “the power “the power of God unto of God unto salvation” salvation” (Rom. 1:16)(Rom. 1:16)

Saved = Saved = deliverance deliverance from the guilt from the guilt & eternal & eternal consequenceconsequences of sins of sin

Saved = Saved = deliverance deliverance from the guilt from the guilt & eternal & eternal consequenceconsequences of sins of sin

15 "Go into all the world and 15 "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every preach the gospel to every creature.creature. 16 "He who believes…will be 16 "He who believes…will be saved…saved…• We are saved by faith in the gospel.We are saved by faith in the gospel.

– Acts 16:31; Romans 5:1-2; John 3:16; 3:36; Acts 16:31; Romans 5:1-2; John 3:16; 3:36; Romans 3:22-26; Ephesians 2:8Romans 3:22-26; Ephesians 2:8

• But, we are NOT saved by faith alone!But, we are NOT saved by faith alone!– Not a single N.T. verse teaches thatNot a single N.T. verse teaches that

• When does faith save?When does faith save?– James 2:14-26, example of Abraham & RahabJames 2:14-26, example of Abraham & Rahab– Faith is dead/ineffective until it obeysFaith is dead/ineffective until it obeys– Else, saved b/f turning to God (Ac. 11:21), b/f a Else, saved b/f turning to God (Ac. 11:21), b/f a

child of God (Jn. 1:12), b/f coming (Hb. 11:6).child of God (Jn. 1:12), b/f coming (Hb. 11:6).– Faith that saves is faith that obeys (Rom. 1:5).Faith that saves is faith that obeys (Rom. 1:5).

• We are saved by faith in the gospel.We are saved by faith in the gospel.– Acts 16:31; Romans 5:1-2; John 3:16; 3:36; Acts 16:31; Romans 5:1-2; John 3:16; 3:36;

Romans 3:22-26; Ephesians 2:8Romans 3:22-26; Ephesians 2:8• But, we are NOT saved by faith alone!But, we are NOT saved by faith alone!

– Not a single N.T. verse teaches thatNot a single N.T. verse teaches that• When does faith save?When does faith save?

– James 2:14-26, example of Abraham & RahabJames 2:14-26, example of Abraham & Rahab– Faith is dead/ineffective until it obeysFaith is dead/ineffective until it obeys– Else, saved b/f turning to God (Ac. 11:21), b/f a Else, saved b/f turning to God (Ac. 11:21), b/f a

child of God (Jn. 1:12), b/f coming (Hb. 11:6).child of God (Jn. 1:12), b/f coming (Hb. 11:6).– Faith that saves is faith that obeys (Rom. 1:5).Faith that saves is faith that obeys (Rom. 1:5).

Notice the place of baptism in Mk. Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 1616 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”1.1. It is singled out/given a unique place.It is singled out/given a unique place.

• Baptism is a natural response to the gospel.Baptism is a natural response to the gospel.• Why would baptism be mentioned in the G.C. Why would baptism be mentioned in the G.C.

in the context of being saved if it has nothing in the context of being saved if it has nothing to do with being saved from sins?to do with being saved from sins?

• 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 “He who believes & partakes of L.S.” Why not “He who believes & partakes of L.S.” or “gives to the poor” or “is faithful to mate”?or “gives to the poor” or “is faithful to mate”?

1.1. It is singled out/given a unique place.It is singled out/given a unique place.• Baptism is a natural response to the gospel.Baptism is a natural response to the gospel.• Why would baptism be mentioned in the G.C. Why would baptism be mentioned in the G.C.

in the context of being saved if it has nothing in the context of being saved if it has nothing to do with being saved from sins?to do with being saved from sins?

• 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 “He who believes & partakes of L.S.” Why not “He who believes & partakes of L.S.” or “gives to the poor” or “is faithful to mate”?or “gives to the poor” or “is faithful to mate”?

baptized

Notice the place of baptism in Mk. Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 1616 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

will be savedHe

believes

is baptized

AN

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who

2. 2. Grammatically,Grammatically, it identifies who’s it identifies who’s saved.saved.

2. 2. Grammatically,Grammatically, it identifies who’s it identifies who’s saved.saved.

The simple sentence

A limiting, restrictive, subordinating clause that modifies (and thus, identifies) the “he” who will be saved (not any “he” or every “he”)

Notice the place of baptism in Mk. Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 1616 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

will be savedHe

believes

is baptized

AN

D

who

3. The coordinating conjunction makes 3. The coordinating conjunction makes it essential.it essential.

3. The coordinating conjunction makes 3. The coordinating conjunction makes it essential.it essential.

= a copulative, = a copulative, coordinating coordinating conjunctionconjunctionJoins two items of Joins two items of EQUALEQUAL grammatical grammatical or syntactic or syntactic importanceimportance

AN

D

ANDAND

and

Baptism is just as Baptism is just as essential as faith!essential as faith!

Notice the place of baptism in Mk. Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 1616 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”4. It is an aorist participle4. It is an aorist participle (along w/ (along w/

believe)believe)..– ““The aorist…participles indicate action The aorist…participles indicate action

antecedentantecedent to action of the main verb…the to action of the main verb…the timetime in aorist participles indicates action in aorist participles indicates action priorprior to the action of the main verb” (Ray to the action of the main verb” (Ray Summers—Summers—Essentials of NT GreekEssentials of NT Greek, also , also Machen—Machen—NT Greek for BeginnersNT Greek for Beginners).).

– The Greek never uses the aorist participle for The Greek never uses the aorist participle for subsequent action (Robertson & Davis—subsequent action (Robertson & Davis—New New Short Grammar of Greek NT).Short Grammar of Greek NT).

4. It is an aorist participle4. It is an aorist participle (along w/ (along w/

believe)believe)..– ““The aorist…participles indicate action The aorist…participles indicate action

antecedentantecedent to action of the main verb…the to action of the main verb…the timetime in aorist participles indicates action in aorist participles indicates action priorprior to the action of the main verb” (Ray to the action of the main verb” (Ray Summers—Summers—Essentials of NT GreekEssentials of NT Greek, also , also Machen—Machen—NT Greek for BeginnersNT Greek for Beginners).).

– The Greek never uses the aorist participle for The Greek never uses the aorist participle for subsequent action (Robertson & Davis—subsequent action (Robertson & Davis—New New Short Grammar of Greek NT).Short Grammar of Greek NT).

baptizedwill besaved

MAIN VERB

MAIN VERB

Notice the place of baptism in Mk. Notice the place of baptism in Mk. 1616 16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”5. It is placed, in order, before 5. It is placed, in order, before

salvation.salvation.– God placed faith before baptismGod placed faith before baptism

– God placed faith before salvationGod placed faith before salvation

– God placed baptism before salvationGod placed baptism before salvation

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

5. It is placed, in order, before 5. It is placed, in order, before salvation.salvation.

– God placed faith before baptismGod placed faith before baptism

– God placed faith before salvationGod placed faith before salvation

– God placed baptism before salvationGod placed baptism before salvation

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

baptizedbaptizedsavedsaved

believesbelievesbelievesbelievesbelievesbelieves baptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptizedsavedsavedsavedsaved

16 “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

Four views of Mark 16:16 today:Four views of Mark 16:16 today:– He who is saved will believe and be baptized.He who is saved will believe and be baptized.

– He who is baptized is saved and will believe.He who is baptized is saved and will believe.

– He who believes is saved and will be baptized.He who believes is saved and will be baptized.

– He who believes and is baptized will be saved.He who believes and is baptized will be saved.

Four views of Mark 16:16 today:Four views of Mark 16:16 today:– He who is saved will believe and be baptized.He who is saved will believe and be baptized.

– He who is baptized is saved and will believe.He who is baptized is saved and will believe.

– He who believes is saved and will be baptized.He who believes is saved and will be baptized.

– He who believes and is baptized will be saved.He who believes and is baptized will be saved.

baptizedbaptizedsavedsaved

believesbelievesbelievesbelievesbelievesbelieves baptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptizedsavedsavedsavedsaved

believesbelievesbelievesbelieves baptizedbaptizedbaptizedbaptizedsavedsavedsavedsaved

CalvinistCalvinistCalvinistCalvinist

CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic

ProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestant

JESUS!JESUS!JESUS!JESUS!

It is as simple as a verse can It is as simple as a verse can be!be!

It is as simple as a verse can It is as simple as a verse can be!be! He who sows and reaps shall have bread, but he He who sows and reaps shall have bread, but he

who does not sow shall hunger.who does not sow shall hunger. If Noah said, “He who believes and enters the If Noah said, “He who believes and enters the

ark shall be saved, but he who does not believe ark shall be saved, but he who does not believe shall be destroyed.”shall be destroyed.”

If Jesus said, “He who believes and is baptized If Jesus said, “He who believes and is baptized shall receive $100,000, but he who does not shall receive $100,000, but he who does not believe shall receive nothing.”believe shall receive nothing.”

If a warden said, “He who signs an oath to stop If a warden said, “He who signs an oath to stop stealing and restores what he has stolen shall stealing and restores what he has stolen shall be pardoned, but he who does not sign an oath be pardoned, but he who does not sign an oath shall remain imprisoned.”shall remain imprisoned.”

““He who turns on his TV and tunes in to channel He who turns on his TV and tunes in to channel 5 will see the program, but he who refuses to 5 will see the program, but he who refuses to turn on his TV will miss the program.”turn on his TV will miss the program.”

He who sows and reaps shall have bread, but he He who sows and reaps shall have bread, but he who does not sow shall hunger.who does not sow shall hunger.

If Noah said, “He who believes and enters the If Noah said, “He who believes and enters the ark shall be saved, but he who does not believe ark shall be saved, but he who does not believe shall be destroyed.”shall be destroyed.”

If Jesus said, “He who believes and is baptized If Jesus said, “He who believes and is baptized shall receive $100,000, but he who does not shall receive $100,000, but he who does not believe shall receive nothing.”believe shall receive nothing.”

If a warden said, “He who signs an oath to stop If a warden said, “He who signs an oath to stop stealing and restores what he has stolen shall stealing and restores what he has stolen shall be pardoned, but he who does not sign an oath be pardoned, but he who does not sign an oath shall remain imprisoned.”shall remain imprisoned.”

““He who turns on his TV and tunes in to channel He who turns on his TV and tunes in to channel 5 will see the program, but he who refuses to 5 will see the program, but he who refuses to turn on his TV will miss the program.”turn on his TV will miss the program.”

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He who , ‘He who does not believe does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall be shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Written by A.T. Robertson in his Written by A.T. Robertson in his Word Word

Pictures in the New Testament:Pictures in the New Testament:- ““The omission of baptized with The omission of baptized with

"disbelieveth" would seem to show that "disbelieveth" would seem to show that Jesus does not make baptism essential to Jesus does not make baptism essential to salvation. Condemnation rests on disbelief, salvation. Condemnation rests on disbelief, not on baptism. So salvation rests on belief. not on baptism. So salvation rests on belief. Baptism is merely the picture of the new life Baptism is merely the picture of the new life not the means of securing it. So serious a not the means of securing it. So serious a sacramental doctrine would need stronger sacramental doctrine would need stronger support anyhow than this disputed portion of support anyhow than this disputed portion of Mark.”Mark.”

Someone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He who , ‘He who does not believe does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall be shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Written by A.T. Robertson in his Written by A.T. Robertson in his Word Word

Pictures in the New Testament:Pictures in the New Testament:- ““The omission of baptized with The omission of baptized with

"disbelieveth" would seem to show that "disbelieveth" would seem to show that Jesus does not make baptism essential to Jesus does not make baptism essential to salvation. Condemnation rests on disbelief, salvation. Condemnation rests on disbelief, not on baptism. So salvation rests on belief. not on baptism. So salvation rests on belief. Baptism is merely the picture of the new life Baptism is merely the picture of the new life not the means of securing it. So serious a not the means of securing it. So serious a sacramental doctrine would need stronger sacramental doctrine would need stronger support anyhow than this disputed portion of support anyhow than this disputed portion of Mark.”Mark.”

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He who , ‘He who does not believe does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall be shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?

- Faith is a fundamental chronological priority and Faith is a fundamental chronological priority and is required for baptism. An unbeliever cannot is required for baptism. An unbeliever cannot be and has no reason to be baptized (Ac. 8:36; be and has no reason to be baptized (Ac. 8:36; Col. 2:12).Col. 2:12).

- Consider this parallel: “He who eats and digests Consider this parallel: “He who eats and digests shall live, but he who does not eat shall die.”shall live, but he who does not eat shall die.”

• There’s no need or even reason to digest if There’s no need or even reason to digest if you don’t eat.you don’t eat.

• Not necessary to say, “And Not necessary to say, “And does not does not digestdigest shall die.” Not only would such be shall die.” Not only would such be without meaning, it is also lacks logical without meaning, it is also lacks logical reasoning. reasoning.

Someone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He who , ‘He who does not believe does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall be shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?

- Faith is a fundamental chronological priority and Faith is a fundamental chronological priority and is required for baptism. An unbeliever cannot is required for baptism. An unbeliever cannot be and has no reason to be baptized (Ac. 8:36; be and has no reason to be baptized (Ac. 8:36; Col. 2:12).Col. 2:12).

- Consider this parallel: “He who eats and digests Consider this parallel: “He who eats and digests shall live, but he who does not eat shall die.”shall live, but he who does not eat shall die.”

• There’s no need or even reason to digest if There’s no need or even reason to digest if you don’t eat.you don’t eat.

• Not necessary to say, “And Not necessary to say, “And does not does not digestdigest shall die.” Not only would such be shall die.” Not only would such be without meaning, it is also lacks logical without meaning, it is also lacks logical reasoning. reasoning.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He who , ‘He who does not believe does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall be shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?

- The plain truth is that Jesus already answered The plain truth is that Jesus already answered this query in the first principal clause.this query in the first principal clause.

• B + B = Saved (That’s what Jesus said!)B + B = Saved (That’s what Jesus said!)• Man has no right to change the formula!Man has no right to change the formula!• Change any variable & the formula breaks Change any variable & the formula breaks

down—that’s what Jesus said.down—that’s what Jesus said.• B + B = Saved B + B = Saved 1 + 1 = 21 + 1 = 2• B – B B – B ≠≠ Saved Saved 1 – 1 1 – 1 ≠ 2≠ 2• B – B = DamnedB – B = Damned 1 – 1 = 01 – 1 = 0• If either variable is missing, the result = 0!If either variable is missing, the result = 0!

Someone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He who , ‘He who does not believe does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall be shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?

- The plain truth is that Jesus already answered The plain truth is that Jesus already answered this query in the first principal clause.this query in the first principal clause.

• B + B = Saved (That’s what Jesus said!)B + B = Saved (That’s what Jesus said!)• Man has no right to change the formula!Man has no right to change the formula!• Change any variable & the formula breaks Change any variable & the formula breaks

down—that’s what Jesus said.down—that’s what Jesus said.• B + B = Saved B + B = Saved 1 + 1 = 21 + 1 = 2• B – B B – B ≠≠ Saved Saved 1 – 1 1 – 1 ≠ 2≠ 2• B – B = DamnedB – B = Damned 1 – 1 = 01 – 1 = 0• If either variable is missing, the result = 0!If either variable is missing, the result = 0!

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He , ‘He who does not believe who does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?

- ““He who does not believe is condemned He who does not believe is condemned already” (John 3:18).already” (John 3:18).

- ““He who does not believe God has made Him He who does not believe God has made Him a liar” (1 John 5:10).a liar” (1 John 5:10).

- ““He who does not believe…the wrath of God He who does not believe…the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36).abides on him” (John 3:36).

- It was entirely unnecessary to add further It was entirely unnecessary to add further acts of rebellion in order to make the case. acts of rebellion in order to make the case. The unbeliever is condemned at that point & The unbeliever is condemned at that point & anything more said is superfluous (parallel—anything more said is superfluous (parallel—eat & digest).eat & digest).

Someone says: Someone says: “But “But Jesus did not sayJesus did not say, ‘He , ‘He who does not believe who does not believe and is not baptizedand is not baptized shall shall be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”be condemned,’ so it must not be necessary.”• Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?Why did Jesus not say, “and is not baptized”?

- ““He who does not believe is condemned He who does not believe is condemned already” (John 3:18).already” (John 3:18).

- ““He who does not believe God has made Him He who does not believe God has made Him a liar” (1 John 5:10).a liar” (1 John 5:10).

- ““He who does not believe…the wrath of God He who does not believe…the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36).abides on him” (John 3:36).

- It was entirely unnecessary to add further It was entirely unnecessary to add further acts of rebellion in order to make the case. acts of rebellion in order to make the case. The unbeliever is condemned at that point & The unbeliever is condemned at that point & anything more said is superfluous (parallel—anything more said is superfluous (parallel—eat & digest).eat & digest).

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who gets on a train and sits down shall go to gets on a train and sits down shall go to Dallas.’ The man doesn’t have to sit down on Dallas.’ The man doesn’t have to sit down on the train in order to get to Dallas, therefore, a the train in order to get to Dallas, therefore, a man does not have to be baptized in order to man does not have to be baptized in order to be saved.”be saved.”• There is a danger in trying to create man-There is a danger in trying to create man-

made parallels to God’s truths. The above made parallels to God’s truths. The above sentence is not parallel and not even a true sentence is not parallel and not even a true sentence. The (1) grammatical structure, sentence. The (1) grammatical structure, the (2) coordinating conjunction, the (3) the (2) coordinating conjunction, the (3) aorist participles, and the (4) word order all aorist participles, and the (4) word order all demand both participles to take place demand both participles to take place before the main verb is completed!before the main verb is completed!

Someone says: Someone says: “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who gets on a train and sits down shall go to gets on a train and sits down shall go to Dallas.’ The man doesn’t have to sit down on Dallas.’ The man doesn’t have to sit down on the train in order to get to Dallas, therefore, a the train in order to get to Dallas, therefore, a man does not have to be baptized in order to man does not have to be baptized in order to be saved.”be saved.”• There is a danger in trying to create man-There is a danger in trying to create man-

made parallels to God’s truths. The above made parallels to God’s truths. The above sentence is not parallel and not even a true sentence is not parallel and not even a true sentence. The (1) grammatical structure, sentence. The (1) grammatical structure, the (2) coordinating conjunction, the (3) the (2) coordinating conjunction, the (3) aorist participles, and the (4) word order all aorist participles, and the (4) word order all demand both participles to take place demand both participles to take place before the main verb is completed!before the main verb is completed!

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who gets “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who gets on a train and sits down shall go to Dallas.’ The on a train and sits down shall go to Dallas.’ The man doesn’t have to sit down on the train in order man doesn’t have to sit down on the train in order to get to Dallas, therefore, a man does not have to to get to Dallas, therefore, a man does not have to be baptized in order to be saved.”be baptized in order to be saved.”• The easiest way to answer this argument or The easiest way to answer this argument or

any similar one that tries to pit a man-made any similar one that tries to pit a man-made parallel against God’s truth in Mark 16:16 is to parallel against God’s truth in Mark 16:16 is to point out:point out:

- Such a parallel violates their own doctrine and Such a parallel violates their own doctrine and contradicts what they are trying to prove.contradicts what they are trying to prove.

- These individuals advocate that faith alone These individuals advocate that faith alone saves— once it’s in your heart, you’re saved!saves— once it’s in your heart, you’re saved!

- Their parallel forces them to affirm that as soon Their parallel forces them to affirm that as soon as that man gets on the train, he’s in Dallas.as that man gets on the train, he’s in Dallas.

Someone says: Someone says: “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who gets “Here’s a parallel: ‘He who gets on a train and sits down shall go to Dallas.’ The on a train and sits down shall go to Dallas.’ The man doesn’t have to sit down on the train in order man doesn’t have to sit down on the train in order to get to Dallas, therefore, a man does not have to to get to Dallas, therefore, a man does not have to be baptized in order to be saved.”be baptized in order to be saved.”• The easiest way to answer this argument or The easiest way to answer this argument or

any similar one that tries to pit a man-made any similar one that tries to pit a man-made parallel against God’s truth in Mark 16:16 is to parallel against God’s truth in Mark 16:16 is to point out:point out:

- Such a parallel violates their own doctrine and Such a parallel violates their own doctrine and contradicts what they are trying to prove.contradicts what they are trying to prove.

- These individuals advocate that faith alone These individuals advocate that faith alone saves— once it’s in your heart, you’re saved!saves— once it’s in your heart, you’re saved!

- Their parallel forces them to affirm that as soon Their parallel forces them to affirm that as soon as that man gets on the train, he’s in Dallas.as that man gets on the train, he’s in Dallas.

Answering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsAnswering ObjectionsSomeone says: Someone says: “Two of the oldest Greek “Two of the oldest Greek manuscripts do not even contain Mark 16:9-20, manuscripts do not even contain Mark 16:9-20, so it should not even be in the Bible to begin so it should not even be in the Bible to begin with. It cannot be proven that Jesus said this with. It cannot be proven that Jesus said this about baptism.”about baptism.”• It is true that the Sinaiticus and the It is true that the Sinaiticus and the

Vaticanus (two of the oldest Gk mss from Vaticanus (two of the oldest Gk mss from the 4the 4thth century) and some other mss omit century) and some other mss omit the last twelve verses of Mark. And this the last twelve verses of Mark. And this carries some weight, but does not convey carries some weight, but does not convey the whole picture.the whole picture.

• Consider the evidence on the following Consider the evidence on the following slides:slides:

Someone says: Someone says: “Two of the oldest Greek “Two of the oldest Greek manuscripts do not even contain Mark 16:9-20, manuscripts do not even contain Mark 16:9-20, so it should not even be in the Bible to begin so it should not even be in the Bible to begin with. It cannot be proven that Jesus said this with. It cannot be proven that Jesus said this about baptism.”about baptism.”• It is true that the Sinaiticus and the It is true that the Sinaiticus and the

Vaticanus (two of the oldest Gk mss from Vaticanus (two of the oldest Gk mss from the 4the 4thth century) and some other mss omit century) and some other mss omit the last twelve verses of Mark. And this the last twelve verses of Mark. And this carries some weight, but does not convey carries some weight, but does not convey the whole picture.the whole picture.

• Consider the evidence on the following Consider the evidence on the following slides:slides:

Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?1.1. It is included in more than 500 other Gk mss (99% of It is included in more than 500 other Gk mss (99% of

Gk mss), including some other early and reliable ones.Gk mss), including some other early and reliable ones.

2.2. It is included in ancient versions (translations into It is included in ancient versions (translations into other languages) that date just after the 1other languages) that date just after the 1stst century, (at century, (at least 200 years earlier than mss in question).least 200 years earlier than mss in question).

3.3. It is quoted by Irenaus, an early “church father,” in the It is quoted by Irenaus, an early “church father,” in the 22ndnd century. century.

4.4. Hard to explain the abrupt ending of verse 8.Hard to explain the abrupt ending of verse 8.

5.5. These two reliable mss (Vat. & Sin.) also omit other These two reliable mss (Vat. & Sin.) also omit other passages. Vaticanus terminates at Hebrews 9:14.passages. Vaticanus terminates at Hebrews 9:14.

6.6. Sinaiticus includes some portions of apocryphal books, Sinaiticus includes some portions of apocryphal books, like Tobit, Ecclesiasticus and other non-canonical bks.like Tobit, Ecclesiasticus and other non-canonical bks.

7.7. The best and most conservative scholars through the The best and most conservative scholars through the ages have accepted the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20.ages have accepted the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20.

1.1. It is included in more than 500 other Gk mss (99% of It is included in more than 500 other Gk mss (99% of Gk mss), including some other early and reliable ones.Gk mss), including some other early and reliable ones.

2.2. It is included in ancient versions (translations into It is included in ancient versions (translations into other languages) that date just after the 1other languages) that date just after the 1stst century, (at century, (at least 200 years earlier than mss in question).least 200 years earlier than mss in question).

3.3. It is quoted by Irenaus, an early “church father,” in the It is quoted by Irenaus, an early “church father,” in the 22ndnd century. century.

4.4. Hard to explain the abrupt ending of verse 8.Hard to explain the abrupt ending of verse 8.

5.5. These two reliable mss (Vat. & Sin.) also omit other These two reliable mss (Vat. & Sin.) also omit other passages. Vaticanus terminates at Hebrews 9:14.passages. Vaticanus terminates at Hebrews 9:14.

6.6. Sinaiticus includes some portions of apocryphal books, Sinaiticus includes some portions of apocryphal books, like Tobit, Ecclesiasticus and other non-canonical bks.like Tobit, Ecclesiasticus and other non-canonical bks.

7.7. The best and most conservative scholars through the The best and most conservative scholars through the ages have accepted the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20.ages have accepted the authenticity of Mark 16:9-20.

Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?Mark 16:9-20 – Authentic?J.W. McGarvey sums it up:J.W. McGarvey sums it up:

““Our final conclusion is, that the passage Our final conclusion is, that the passage in question is authentic in all of its in question is authentic in all of its details, and there is no reason to doubt details, and there is no reason to doubt that it was written by the same hand that it was written by the same hand which indicted the preceding parts of the which indicted the preceding parts of the narrative. The objections which have narrative. The objections which have been raised against it are better been raised against it are better calculated to shake our confidence in calculated to shake our confidence in Biblical Criticism than in the genuineness Biblical Criticism than in the genuineness of this inestimable portion of the word of of this inestimable portion of the word of God” (God” (Commentary on Matthew & MarkCommentary on Matthew & Mark).).

J.W. McGarvey sums it up:J.W. McGarvey sums it up:

““Our final conclusion is, that the passage Our final conclusion is, that the passage in question is authentic in all of its in question is authentic in all of its details, and there is no reason to doubt details, and there is no reason to doubt that it was written by the same hand that it was written by the same hand which indicted the preceding parts of the which indicted the preceding parts of the narrative. The objections which have narrative. The objections which have been raised against it are better been raised against it are better calculated to shake our confidence in calculated to shake our confidence in Biblical Criticism than in the genuineness Biblical Criticism than in the genuineness of this inestimable portion of the word of of this inestimable portion of the word of God” (God” (Commentary on Matthew & MarkCommentary on Matthew & Mark).).

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.

Saved from sinsSaved from sins

ChristianChristian

New rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ GodBelieveBelieve

Be BaptizedBe Baptized

Be baptizedBe baptized

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