Baptism is an act of faith whereby the penitent sinner calls upon the name of the risen Lord Jesus to be saved.

The events in the book of Acts make it clear that baptism was understood as an essential part of conversion.

From the NT epistles passages on baptism we see that all the blessings of salvation are associated with baptism by faith.

Concluding Implications and Applications for Baptism as Calling on the Name of the Lord.

Jesus is David’s root, David’s descendant, and Jacob’s star. In other words, he is the eternal God, the incarnate Son, and the exalted Lord.

Several implications can be drawn from Paul's hymn to love which we would do well to ponder as new creations in Christ.

While the word "adoption" is rare, the theme of adoption in to the family of God is woven throughout Scripture, from beginning to end.

In 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Paul us reminds that our bodies are defiled by sexual immorality and the dwelling of the Holy Spirit.

In 1 Corinthians 6:12-17 Paul reminds us that our bodies are destined for resurrection and designed for union with Christ.