Practicing Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG11

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C. Principles to remember in ministering the sacrament of Baptism

1. Conceive the ordinance/sacrament of Baptism as a washing and bath .

a. Acts 22.12-16

b. 1 Pet. 3.21

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c. 1 Cor. 6.11

d. Heb. 10.22

2. Emphasize the ordinance/sacrament of Baptism as a living expression of faith and allegiance with Jesus Christ .

a. Gal. 3.27

b. Acts 8.12-13

c. Acts 10.46-48

3. Employ the ordinance/sacrament of Baptism as a sign of incorporation (affiliation with the people of God) .

a. 1 Cor. 12.13