Matthew 3:13-17 'We Love Baptism'

I. Introduction
[1 Corinthians 1:14, Acts 19:4]

II. Four aspects of how BAPTISM portrays our Salvation through Christ:

1. The baptism is a picture for Christians to come safely to God's righteous judgment
   [1 Peter 3:18-22]

2. The baptism is a picture of our death in Christ
   [Colossians 2:8-11]

3. The baptism is a picture of cleansing and forgiveness of sins
   [Acts 2:36-41]

4. The baptism is a picture of new life in Christ
   [Galatians 3:23-29]

III. Peter's testimony

IV. James' testimony