CLASS NOTES - 18-Sep-00 Apostolic Doctrine Important: These un-edited notes were taken during the live class and are to be used only as resources. These are not intended to replace your personal study of Scripture or the course material. The New Birth - Ch. 2 Grace -an unmerited favor from God Ephesians 2:8,9 "For grace you are saved by faith..." Faith -believing in something (in our case, God) Saving Faith 1. need mental understanding of salvation 2. a mental acceptance of Jesus and His sacrifice 3. "apropriation" of what is believing (applying faith) - John 2:23, 25 - John 12:42, 43 - Matthew 7:21, 27 - Acts 8:21, 23 - Romans 10:8 The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Ch. 3 - 1 Cor 15 - Romans 6:4-6 - Galatians 5:16 - Colossians 2:12 Why Jesus allowed himself to be baptized 1. Start of public ministry 2. Sanction John's ministry 3. Example for us to follow 4. Fulfill all righteousness - Math 28:19 - Mark 16:16 Explain the meaning of "Remission of Sins" - means to cancel out or to give forgiveness - Pg. 130 - Acts 2:38 Is there an alternative for those who believe but would not be baptized? - There is not - Mark 16:16 Baptism for the dead - No. Though the Mormons say they can be baptized for the dead. - I Cor. 15:29 7 points of baptism in Jesus Christ 1. identified with Christ - pg. 158 2. Family name - pg. 160 3. remission of sins - pg. 160-161 power and authority - 161 do all in the name - 162 Jesus is the highest name - 162 Questions on Exam 1. answer on pg. 66 2. 130 3. (2 things) 131 4. 7 points

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