What the Bible says (and does not say) about NT baptism in 7 easy points.

[Rejoice evermore.]

1. The Bible does not say that baptism is a “profession of faith in Jesus Christ”.

2. The Bible does not say that baptism is an “act of obedience after salvation”.

3. The Bible does not say that baptism is an “outward showing of an inward change”.

4. The Bible does say that New Testament baptism is for the remission (pardon, forgiveness) of sins.
(Luke 24:47, Acts 2:38 & 22:16, Colossians 2:11,12)

5. The Bible does say that New Testament baptism is our burial, which is an essential part of the gospel of death, burial, and resurrection.
(1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 6:3-5, Colossians 2:12)

6. The Bible does say that New Testament baptism saves us.
(Acts 2:38-40, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 3:21, Mark 16:16)

7. The Bible does say that New Testament baptism is always, without exception, administered by calling on the name of JESUS CHRIST!
(Matthew 28:19, Luke 24:47, Acts 2:38, 8:12-16, 10:43-48, 19:5 & 22:16, Romans 6:3, 1 Corinthians 6:11, John 20:31)

Amen.