Purity & Power! by Bill May

Are you tired of hurting your loved ones and wounding your conscience? Do you live in constant regret for your past mistakes? Have you ever wished you could take a bath and come out clean inside and out? Then we have great news for you ... you can! God has a plan that can totally wash all your sins away and supercharge your character. Preposterous? Not at all! Christ says, "We are buried with him by baptism" (Romans 6:4).

When you accept Christ, the old life dies and the Lord promises to forget all our sins! Not only that, He can help you overcome every sinful habit in your life. Did you know the cross is mentioned 28 times in the Bible, but baptism is mentioned 97 times? It must be pretty important then, and no wonder, because it signifies a new life with the haunting, sinful past buried and forgotten forever. Read the Bible's amazing facts on this incredible subject ... you'll never be the same!

1. Is baptism really essential?
2. But the thief on the cross was not baptized, so why should I be?
3. There are many ordinances called baptism. Isn't any one of these acceptable, provided a person is sincere and earnest about it?
4. How was Jesus baptized?
5. But didn't the disciples or the apostles change the method of baptism?
6. Since Jesus and the disciples baptized by immersion, who introduced these other so-called baptisms which exist today?
7. What must a person do to prepare for baptism?
8. What is the meaning of baptism?
9. But a person shouldn't be baptized until he is certain he will never slip and fall, should he?
10. Why is baptism an urgent matter for a converted sinner?
11. How long does it take to prepare for baptism?
12. How does God feel about the baptism of a converted person?
13. Can a person experience true baptism without becoming a member of God's church?
14. Notice four things that baptism does not do ...