Publicly declare your faith - step 2 part c

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!

  In the new testament new believers were baptized.  Let's look at Acts 2:37, 38, 41,48
³⁷ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
³⁸ Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
⁴¹ Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
⁴⁷ Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
   Look at these verses. 37 the people are asking for direction. Their question, as should be ours -- 'what shall we do?'   Peter replied: repent and what?? be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for????  The remission of sins.  Then what?  Receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  So, in obedience, these people were baptized, they praised God and added to the church. (church meaning the body of believers-not a building).
  Baptism expresses our love for Jesus. John 14:21 "Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me.  And because they love me, my Father will love them.  And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them." (Jesus speaking)  
   Baptism depicts two things: (1) What Jesus did for you--He died for your sins, was buried, and came back to life (1 Corinthians 15:3-4); and (2) You died to an old way of life and have been raised to live a new life in Jesus. (Romans 6:3-4)
  baptism involves 4 things: (1) the right person- a believer; (2) the right reasons-obedience and declaration of your new faith; (3) the right method; (4) the right authority (Acts 2:41-47)
  What does one need for baptism?  1. Believe in Jesus Christ for salvation; 2. make a public commitment; (3) request to be baptized.
   Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
 Johnny