{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Join The Journey","title":"S5:003 Acts 2:22-41—Do I need to get baptized? Can we save ourselves? ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0f0b5f3a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1773,"description":"This episode answers the major questions surrounding baptism. Considering Acts 2, Emma Dotter and her guest, Tyler Moffett, bring clarity to doctrinal issues such as, “Do I need to get baptized?” and “Is baptism necessary for salvation?” This discussion doesn’t stop there but calls maturing believers to their next step of obedience regarding baptism. Then, to wrap up we examine Peter’s statement in Acts 2:40, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” Is salvation up to you? Can you really save yourself? Listen to dig into this interpretive challenge.   ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED:  Matthew 28:19-20 Galatians 2:20  Colossians 1:13-14 Ephesians 2:8-9 – Salvation not by works Titus 3:5 – Salvation not by works  Deuteronomy 32:5 Matthew 17:17 Philippians 2:14-15  RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY:  Read Watermark’s doctrinal statement on Baptism: https://www.watermark.org/about/full-doctrinal-statement   GotQuestions: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-baptism.html   How to get baptized at Watermark Community Church: https://www.watermark.org/baptism   Explore the sermon series from Watermark Community Church about what it means to be a Spirit-led church: https://www.watermark.org/series/1471   RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  - Overview of the book of Acts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000579810400   - What if my possession of the Spirit feels mundane? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000580618106    WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY?  Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps us enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey (JTJ) is Watermark Community Church’s Bible-reading plan that invites you to read the Bible with us every day. You can jump in with us at any time, and we’d love for you to invite your friends, family, kids, and community group to Join The Journey too.  In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8x-nKo1hHoOC64414t8HN0w6lYNHLbeV0qRxaVtU3o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2ODA1LzE2ODky/ODI1MDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}