WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT
WATER BAPTISM
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‘Baptized for the dead’? A Complete Biblical Study on Water Baptism. Unbiased,
Non-Sectarian & Non-Denominational. A Book for Pastors, Missionaries, Evangelists,
Bible School
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The words of philosophers, authors,
scientists, revolutionaries, politicians and world leaders are often forgotten
during their lifetime.
The teachings of professors, the writings
of poets, the sculptures and paintings of 'men of art,' the rhetoric of dictators, the
unscientific, manufactured and sometimes deliberately fabricated lies of
evolutionists, the archaeological, astronomical and nuclear findings of 'men of
Science,' the journals of medical men, explorers and adventurers, together with
the text books of both true and false theologians and religious men may be
around for centuries and perhaps as long as this world stands.
The
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- Pastor Max Solbrekken,
1968
PREFACE
Water Baptism is practiced by different
Faiths and Religious organizations around the World. Various modes and methods
are used to administer this sacrament to the applicant and also various
interpretations are placed on the meaning of the word baptism and what it
represents.
It is not the purpose of this book to convert anyone
over to the views and doctrines of a certain Church organization, Denomination
or Religious Order, but rather to present the clear teachings of the Holy
Scriptures in the matter of Water Baptism!
I am not concerned about what religious men have to
say about baptism, but I am vitally interested in what Jesus Christ had to say on the subject. Many gifted men have
written articles and books on the subject of Water Baptism and other Bible Doctrines. These may be good and fine
but they will never take the place of Christ's Doctrines and teachings. Men can
make mistakes, but Jesus Christ is never wrong! He is The Way, Truth and Life.
(John 14:6)
The Roman Pope, Joseph Smith, Judge Rutherford,
Mary Baker Eddy, Martin Luther,
the Archbishop of Canterbury, and
other writers could have made mistakes and many did, but God's Word, the Holy
Bible is perfect, divine, authoritative, pure and void of error!
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Therefore, in this message I present the
words of Jesus: Not the words of a Religious Ruler, Holy
Man or Pope, but rather the words of the Son of God Who alone lived an
infallible and perfect life before meeting the demands of Divine Justice on
Calvary’s cross to purchase Eternal Life for all who believe on Him and by
faith accept His pardon and cleansing for their sins.
I do not teach from the writings of men, but from the doctrines of Jesus
Christ, as found in the ‘Book of Books’, the Holy Bible. As you read these lines, do so with an open heart and
mind. Throw aside all preconceived ideas, traditions of men, dogmas and
ritualistic beliefs you have formed in your mind regarding Water Baptism, and allow me to share with you with some
straightforward Bible truths on the subject!
THE GREAT COMMISSION:
GIVEN BY JESUS TO THE CHURCH!
Just
before Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven and sat down at the Right Hand of the
Majesty on High, He appeared to the Eleven Disciples and gave them final
instructions concerning the work they had to do and the future ministry of
those who would believe on Him.
The Bible states: "And He said unto them, go ye into all the world, and preach the
Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but
he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that
believe:
“In my Name shall they cast out devils. In My Name shall they speak with
new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing it
shall not hurt them; They shall lay their hands on the sick and they shall
recover." (Mark 16:15-18)
The charge that Jesus gave His disciples is commonly
known as the ‘Great Commission’. In
this Commission, which sets forth the ministry of the Church from the Day of
Pentecost until the Rapture, Water
Baptism plays a very important and vital role. Jesus defines Salvation in
very clear words: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. He
that believeth not shall be damned."
Then, He reveals
the power of the Gospel, by identifying the exploits that Believers would do in
His Name. His promise majors on the supernatural aspect of the Gospel like miracles
of deliverance, exorcising evil spirits, protection against venomous snakes and
accidental poisoning, as well as the supernatural gift of “speaking in unknown
tongues!
Water Baptism, I repeat,
must be very important and more than that, it is necessary because Jesus included
it in His Great Commission: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be
saved. He that believeth not shall be
damned."
GREAT LIGHTHOUSE OF TRUTH
In Matt. 28: 18-20, we read another account of Jesus'
last words to His disciples in the Great Commission: "And Jesus came and
spake 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 the Son, and The Holy Ghost: teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo I am with
you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen".
In giving His disciples their charge,
Jesus commanded them not only to, “Go into all the world to teach” but also to baptize those who would believe. Thank
God for the clarity of Jesus' Words in this matter also!
The Word of God is steadfast, unchanging, immutable,
inerrant and life-giving! You can depend upon His Word, and this book is based
entirely on God’s revelation to man, the Holy Bible. It is indeed the ‘Great
Lighthouse of Truth’ that brings salvation to lost humanity! Open your heart to
Jesus Christ. Believe His Word and you will be safe!
