In this sermon, the preacher addresses the struggles and challenges that believers face after experiencing a powerful transformation in their lives through Christ. He acknowledges that many people in the congregation have gone through a similar experience of initially finding hope and optimism in their faith, only to be faced with darkness and adversity. The preacher encourages the listeners to remember that they are part of a kingdom that cannot be overcome by any opposition. He uses the example of the apostles facing a violent storm after witnessing the miracle of provision to illustrate the enemy's opposition to the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to persevere and trust in God's strength to overcome any challenges they may face.

John Gill argues that Christian baptism is not derived from Jewish proselyte baptism, emphasizing that the Talmuds, which document such practices, were written long after the time of Christ and John the Baptist. He points out that the Jewish baptism lacked the divine authority and solemnity that characterize Christian baptism, and that it was often associated with immoral practices. Gill asserts that John the Baptist's baptism was a new and divine institution, distinct from any Jewish customs, and that there is no evidence of infant baptism in the Jewish tradition prior to Christ. He concludes that Christian baptism must be rooted in Christ's authority rather than human traditions.

G.W. North emphasizes the significance of baptism in the early Church, particularly in the context of the Ephesians' experience. He explains that Paul re-baptized them in water as a public confession of faith, which was accompanied by the simultaneous baptism of the Holy Spirit. North argues that there is no scriptural basis for separating water baptism from Spirit baptism, as both can occur together, reflecting the unity of the two experiences. He highlights that this understanding of 'One Baptism' reveals the intention of God in the administration of baptism, showing it as a visible and invisible act of faith. Ultimately, North asserts that both baptisms are integral parts of a singular spiritual experience.