Baptism
Matthew 28:19-20

Main point: water baptism is integral in a normative conversion to Jesus

Baptism: washing with water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, signifying our association with Jesus, forgiveness of sin, and commitment to Jesus and His church

Scripture: “immerse/cleanse/associate with”
John’s baptism (31x)
Jesus’ cross/trials (9x)
Believe and baptized (7x)
Jesus baptize with HS/fire (6x)
Baptized in name of Jesus (x5)
Jesus baptized by John (5x)
We are called to make converts to/disciples of JesusMat 28:19-20
Conversion: a series of events moving us from death to life
Belief, assurance, repentance, confession, baptism, membership,
Spirit
Baptism in conversion
Believe and baptized (7x)
Confessing and baptized in name of Jesus (5x)
Baptize to make disciples (Mat 28:19-20)
Believe and baptized saved (Mar 16:16)
Repent and be baptized, forgiveness, Spirit (Acts 2:38, 41)
Water baptism in the denominations
Acts 2:38-39; Col 2:11-12; Mar 16:16

Conclusion
The Bible uses “baptism” broadly (various definitions/contexts)
The evidence supports voluntary immersion during conversion
The Bible is clear all converts to Jesus should normally be baptized

Response
How does your belief/experience of baptism align with Scripture?
If you have not been baptized, what is keeping you from it?
If you have been baptized, can you fellowship with other views?