Is baptism optional or essential?In this episode, Pastor Jacob Jones of River City Pentecostals in Decatur, Alabama, explores a question that many Christians wrestle with: Is baptism necessary for salvation—or just a public declaration of faith?Using Scripture alone, this teaching walks through what Jesus, Peter, and Paul said about baptism and why the urgency in Acts shows how essential it really is. If you've ever been told baptism is just symbolic, this episode will challenge that idea with a clear, biblical case for its role in the salvation process.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✅ What did Jesus teach about being born again?✅ Why did Peter command baptism in Acts 2:38?✅ How did Paul describe the spiritual effects of baptism?✅ Why did early believers treat baptism with urgency?📖 Scripture References:Jesus Said It:John 3:5 – Born of water and SpiritMark 16:16 – Belief and baptismMatthew 28:19 – Command to baptize all nationsPeter Said It:Acts 2:38 – Repent, be baptized in Jesus’ name1 Peter 3:20–21 – Baptism now saves usPaul Said It:Colossians 2:11–12 – Buried with Him in baptismGalatians 3:25–26 – Baptized into ChristTitus 3:5 – Washing of regenerationActs 22:16 – Arise and be baptized, wash away sinsThe Immediacy of It:Acts 8:35 – Philip preaches Jesus, eunuch is baptized immediatelyActs 16:25 – Paul and Silas baptize the jailer the same night🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more biblical teaching:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayPodcastWithPastorJones🎧 Listen on the go: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-podcast-with-pastor-jones/id1656461215👍 Like this video if you found it helpful!💬 Comment below – What have you been taught about John 1:1?📺 Watch the rest of this playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lvraf6Zhvg&list=PL6wb6QcxWYgXUQKiiM8ZmQmnFO8_EZD3cMy Website:https://jacobjones.org/#BaptismInJesusName #ApostolicDoctrine #TheWayPodcast #Acts238 #BornAgain #BibleTruth #Salvation #OnenessPentecostal