Mark 16:15-16 Five Views of Salvation – powerpoint

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Text: Mark 16:15-16

Introduction

1. In Mark’s account of the Great Commission, Jesus’ words are clear and simple

a. He wanted the gospel proclaimed to everyone – Mark 16:15

b. These who believe and are baptized will be saved – Mark 16:16

c. Those who do not believe will be condemned

2. Even so, there are at least five diverse views regarding salvation:

a. One view takes Jesus’ words at face value

b. Four other views can be summarized by slightly altering the words of Jesus

Body

I. HE WHO BELIEVES AND IS BAPTIZED WILL NOT BE SAVED

A. THIS VIEW HELD BY TWO SEPARATE GROUPS

1. Atheists who do not believe in God, heaven or hell, or salvation of any kind

2. All who do not believe in Jesus:

a. Most Jews, Muslims, Hindus, etc. – who believe in God (or gods)

b. But who do not believe that salvation is to be found in Jesus

B. THIS VIEW CONTRADICTS THE BIBLE

1. There is a God who offers salvation (contrary to the views of atheists) – 1 Timothy 2:3-4

2. Salvation does come through Jesus, and through Him only – 1 Timothy 2:5-6; John 14:6

C. I doubt any present (at the time this was presented) actually hold to this view, but many people do, and this begins to illustrate how some are willing to deny the plain statement of Jesus.

II. HE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE AND IS NOT BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED

A. THIS VIEW HELD BY UNIVERSALISTS

1. Who believe that God will save everyone eventually

2. To support their view, they will isolate some verses like 1 Timothy 2:6

B. THIS VIEW CONTRADICTS THE BIBLE

1. Jesus Himself told that there would be few who would be saved – Matthew 7:13-14

2. Paul warned of those who would not be saved, but face the wrath of God – Ephesians 5:5-6

C. Most Bible-believing, professing Christians would not accept the two views covered thus far

III. HE WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE AND IS BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED

A. THIS VIEW HELD BY MOST WHO PRACTICE INFANT BAPTISM

1. By “baptizing” (actually sprinkling, not immersing) infants incapable of faith

a. They (esp. Catholics) indicate that faith is not essential to salvation

b. Some (esp. Lutherans) try to get around this by saying that God imparts saving faith to the infant so baptism can still save

2. By sprinkling or pouring instead of immersion, they also indicate Jesus did not mean what He said

B. THIS VIEW CONTRADICTS THE BIBLE

1. Faith is a necessary prerequisite

a. For baptism – Acts 8:35-37

b. For salvation – Romans 10:9-10

2. Sprinkling or pouring is NOT Bible baptism

a. The Greek word used in the Bible is “baptizo”, and it means “to immerse”

b. This is why baptism is described in the Bible as a “burial” – Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:12

c. Sprinkling or pouring was substituted in the place of baptism (immersion) hundreds of years after Christ and His apostles

d. By keeping the “tradition of men” by sprinkling or pouring, we fail to keep the command of God” concerning baptism and Jesus’ condemnation of displacing God’s commands with traditions of men – Matthew 15:3-9

3. Baptizing infants is without scriptural precedent

a. There are no commands or examples of infant baptism

b. Since the prerequisites of faith (Mark 16:16; Acts 8:37) and repentance (Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30) are beyond the infant’s capability, they are not suitable candidates for baptism

4. Most who hold to the view of sprinkling infants are honest and sincere. Even so, they are just as guilty of teaching a view of salvation different from Jesus as are atheists, many Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and universalists.

IV. HE WHO BELIEVES AND IS NOT BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED

A. THIS VIEW HELD BY THOSE WHO BELIEVE IN FAITH ONLY

1. That one is saved before baptism, that baptism is not essential to salvation

2. A view is held for all practical purposes by most evangelical denominations

B. THIS VIEW CONTRADICTS THE BIBLE

1. For faith “alone” cannot save

a. As declared by Jesus – Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46

b. As taught by His apostles – Romans 6:17-18; Hebrews 5:9; James 2:14; James 2:17; James 2:20; James 2:24; James 2:26; 1 Peter 1:22

2. For baptism is essential to salvation

a. According to Jesus – John 3:5; Mark 16:16; Matthew 28:18-20

b. According to His apostles – Acts 2:38; 22:16; Colossians 2:12-13; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 3:21

C. Most who hold this view are sincere, and would not knowingly twisting the words of Jesus. I think of such people as Paul thought of his brethren in the flesh – Romans 10:1-3

V. HE WHO BELIEVES AND IS BAPTIZED WILL BE SAVED

A. THIS VIEW TAKES JESUS’ WORDS AT FACE VALUE

1. No explanations are necessary

2. Jesus says what He means, and means what He says

B. THIS VIEW IS CLEARLY WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES

1. That one must “believe” – Acts 8:36-37

2. That one must be “baptized” to enjoy the forgiveness of sins – Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16

Conclusion

1. Which one of the five views of salvation do you hold to…?

a. He who believes and is baptized “will not” be saved?

b. He who “does not believe” and “is not baptized” will be saved?

c. He who “does not believe” and “is baptized” will be saved?

d. He who believes and “is not baptized” will be saved?

e. He who believes and is baptized will be saved?

f. It should be clear there is only view which is in harmony with Jesus’ words

2. Just as important, with which of these views is your life consistent…?

a. One may profess the fifth view

1) But act as though they believed the second view

2) How? By never confessing faith in Christ and being baptized!

b. One may profess the fifth view

1) But act as though they believed the third view

2) How? For though they may have been “baptized”, they are not living the life of faith required of one in Jesus!

c. One may profess the fifth view

1) But act as though they believed the fourth view

2) How? For while believing in Jesus, they have never submitted to being baptized!

3. Only those who come to Jesus in faith and act in harmony with His teachings can have the assurance of salvation. The words of Jesus and His apostles are clear:

“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” – Mark 16:15-16

“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'” – Acts 2:38

“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” – Acts 22:16