Scottsbluff Church of Christ
Acts 16
Mark 16:12-16 ESV
Three Systems of Baptism
#1
Occurs to infants bases on the parent's faith. Belief happens later in life.
#2
Belief comes first, and then comes at some later point, baptism
#3
Baptism (immersion) takes place immediately at a person' believe and willingness to repent from their sins.
Coming to Belief
(Acts 16)
At what point (according to scripture) does a person come to belief?
When Belief Happens, Follow Up is Important
(Acts 16:1-5)
Lystra
Circumcision of Timothy
Acts 16:1-5 ESV
When Belief Happens, Follow Up is Important
(Acts 16:1-5)
Allow nothing to hinder the gospel, not legalism, division or biases. Salvation is too important.
When Belief Happens, Follow Up is Important
(Acts 16:1-5)
Confirming the Word:
Education
Enhancing
When Belief Happens, Response is Important
(Acts 16:6-15)
Lydia
The "we" section of Acts
Closed doors often leads to open opportunities
Acts 16:6-15 ESV
When Belief Happens, Response is Important
(Acts 16:6-15)
Philippi
Chief City of Macedonia
A Roman Colony
Large Population
When Belief Happens, Response is Important
(Acts 16:6-15)
Porphuropolis-- A Seller of Purple
When Belief Happens, Response is Important
(Acts 16:6-15)
Lydia
Openness to Learn
Openness to Listen
Openness to Liberality
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Spirit of Divination
Magistrates
Praetors
Acts 16:16-34 ESV
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Singing
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Earthquake
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Plea
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Response
Belief is the place salvation begins, but belief alone isn't faith without obedience.
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Explanation
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Conversion
When Belief Happens, Knowing When We're Saved
(Acts 16:16-34)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Rejoicing
The Exodus
(Acts 16:35-40)
Philippian Jailer
Midnight Rejoicing
Acts 16:35-40 ESV
