It would be easy for us to deceive ourselves concerning the way by which we must be born again in a Spiritual Way so that we could enter into The Kingdom of God. The Bible says, "There ia a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death". Proverbs 14:12 (All of The Scriptures which are used in this article will be taken from The King James Version of The Bible.) For illustrating purposes. I. If we want to be born again in a Spiritual Way so that we can enter into The Kingdom of God, we must Hear the word of God because our faith is produced by hearing the word of God. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and Hearing by the word of God." Romans 10:17

II. If we want to be born again in a Spiritual Way so that we can enter into The Kingdom of God, we need To Believe in God because He is our Creator. "Without Faith it is impossible to please him (God); for he that cometh to God must believe that he is (He exists), and that he (God) is a rewarder (a promise keeper) of them that diligently seek him" (God). Hebrews 11:6

III. If we want to be born again in a Spiritual Way so that we can enter into The Kingdom of God, we ought To Repent of our past sins because we have sinned against God. "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye Repent, ye shall all likewise perish." Luke 13:5

IV. If we want to be born again in a Spiritual Way so that we can enter into The Kingdom of God, we should Confess The Deity of Christ because He is our Redeemer. "And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the Eunuch said, see, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, if thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is The Son of God." Acts 8:36-38

V. If we want to be born again in a Spiritual Way so that we can enter into The Kingdom of God, we must be Baptized into Christ so that we can put on Christ. "For as many of you as have been Baptized into Christ have put on Christ." Galatians 3:27

THESE ARE THE REASONS WHY BAPTISM IS ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION

I. Baptism is A Commandment of God. "For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, can any man forbid water; that these (the Gentiles) should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Spirit as well as we (the Jews)? And he Commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord." Acts 10:47-48

II. Baptism is for The Salvation of our souls. "While the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now Save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 3:20-21

III. Baptism is The Act that Puts us into Christ. "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have Put on Christ." Galatians 3:27

VI. Baptism is The Act that Destroys the body of sin. "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ, was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life, For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be Destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin." Romans 6:3-6

V. Baptism is The Act that Saves us. "He that believeth and is baptized shall be Saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." Mark 16:16

VI. Baptism is The Act that Washes away our sins. Ananias said unto Saul, "Why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and Wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Acts 22:16

VII. Baptism is The Climax of The New Birth: The Spiritual Birth. "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again (in a spiritual way), he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, how can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man Be Born of water (be immersed in water), and of the Spirit (the teachings of the Holy Spirit), he can not into the kingdom of God." John 3:3-5

VIII. Baptism is Divinely Authorized by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. "Go make disciples out of all nations, baptizing them (Into Christ by baptizing them) in the name (The Authority) of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:18-20 IX. Baptism is for The Remission (The Forgiveness) of our past sins. "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name (the authority) of Jesus Christ for the remission (The Forgiveness) of your sins." Acts 2:38

A. Baptism is A Burial (An Immersion) in water. "Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:12

B. Baptism is A Resurrection from water. "And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized (immersed) him. And when they were come up Out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him not more; and he went on his way rejoicing." Acts 8:38-39

Now, we must be born again in the proper way so that we can enter into the Kingdom of God.

THESE ARE THE BIBLICAL NAMES OF THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN SAVED

I. Those persons who have been saved are called Christians because we are one like Christ. "If any man suffer as A Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf." 1 Peter 4:16

II. Those persons who have been saved are called The Children of God because we are the children of God by Regeneration. "For ye (Christians) are all The Children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." Galatians 3:26-27

III. Those persons who have been saved are called Brethren because we belong unto the same spiritual family. "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault. Ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted." Galatians 6:1

IV. Those persons who have been saved are called Saints because we are Sanctified (Set apart from the wicked world). "To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called To Be Saints." Romans 1:7

V. Those persons who have been saved are called Disciples because we are learners of Christ. Luke said in reference to Christians, "And The Disciples were called Christians first in Antioch." Acts 11:26

Now, Those persons who have been saved are called by Biblical Names because you should not wear a human name, but you should be called by a Biblical Name. Please get others to read this article so that they can learn the proper manner by which they must be born again in a Spiritual Way so that they can enter into The Kingdom of God. May the Lord continue to bless you and your loved one with joy, peace, and happiness.

Charles Burke: Minister