Romans 6:1-4
- We are buried by baptism in order to live a new life.
6:5-7
- We are buried by baptism and freed from sin.
6:8-11
- We are buried by baptism and conquered death.
Examples: Acts 8:12-13; Acts 8:35-38; Acts 9:17-18; Acts 10:47-48; Acts 16:14-15; Acts 16:30-33; Acts 18:8; Acts 19:5
Common aspects of the baptisms in Acts:
Someone shared
People listened, processed, made a decision
Time didn’t lapse
Don’t get left behind looking behind.