The Bible & Baptism (1)

Introduction:
The topic of baptism receives a great deal of attention in the New Testament. Most groups calling themselves “Christians” practice form or mode of baptism. While most religions perform some sort of baptism—as many as 90% teach that it is not a requirement for salvation. Those that do—earn for themselves a listing on the internet cult awareness site. This shows how strongly some reject this teaching. In many religious circles, the subject of baptism is not brought up for fear of offending someone. We don’t wish to offend anyone in today’s lessons but present factual bible teaching on this matter.

I. What exactly is water baptism?
    A. An ___________________ in water.
        1. Thayer: immersion; __________________. (# 908—baptisma)
        2. Vines: consisting of the processes of immersion, submersion, and _____________.
    B. Baptism is pictured in the Scriptures as a ______________.
        1. Jhn. 3:23—– involves much _______________.
        2. Acts 8:36-39—Philip & the Eunuch went _______ ______ the water and _______ _______
            of the water
        3. Rom. 6:3-4—is a burial into _______ _________.
            a) SEE CHART and Col. 2:12-13; 2 Cor. 5:17-21
    C. Most of the religious world teaches the exact opposite of what we have just discussed.
        1. No biblical pattern for such!

II. What is water baptism for?
    A. For the ____________ of ______.
        1. There is a connection between the _________ of Christ & baptism!
        2. Jhn. 19:34; 1 Jhn. 1:7—come into contact w/blood of Jesus through baptism!
            See also Rom. 6:3-4
    B. Note the correlation between the blood & baptism:
        1. Acts 2:38—forgiveness—with Eph. 1:7—through His blood!
        2. 1 Pet. 3:21—appeal to God for a good _______________. See also Col. 1:13-14—redemption,
            the forgiveness of sins.
        3. Acts 22:16—washes away sin—with Rev. 1:5; 7:14—released us from our _________ by
            His blood!
    C. Baptism allows one to be _________ to the Lord’s church—Acts 2:41, 47; 1 Cor. 12:13; Jhn. 3:3-5
    D. Baptism _________ one into Christ—Gal. 3:26-27; 2 Cor. 5:17
    E. Baptism is for __________________ - Mk. 16:16; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet. 3:21
    F. If one is not baptized for these reasons, he is missing out on God’s grace!

Conclusion:
A. Where are you? Have you been born again through baptism? See Jhn. 3:3-5; Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21
B. Can we help you? See Acts 8:37-38



The Bible & Baptism (1) Introduction: The topic of baptism receives a great deal of attention in the New Testament. Most groups calling themselves “Christians” practice form or mode of baptism. While most religions perform some sort of baptism—as many as 90% teach that it is not a requirement for salvation. Those that do—earn for themselves a listing on the internet cult awareness site. This shows how strongly some reject this teaching. In many religious circles, the subject of baptism is not brought up for fear of offending someone. We don’t wish to offend anyone in today’s lessons but present factual bible teaching on this matter. I. What exactly is water baptism? A. An ___________________ in water. 1. Thayer: immersion; __________________. (# 908—baptisma) 2. Vines: consisting of the processes of immersion, submersion, and _____________. B. Baptism is pictured in the Scriptures as a ______________. 1. Jhn. 3:23—– involves much _______________. 2. Acts 8:36-39—Philip & the Eunuch went _______ ______ the water and _______ _______ of the water 3. Rom. 6:3-4—is a burial into _______ _________. a) SEE CHART and Col. 2:12-13; 2 Cor. 5:17-21 C. Most of the religious world teaches the exact opposite of what we have just discussed. 1. No biblical pattern for such! II. What is water baptism for? A. For the ____________ of ______. 1. There is a connection between the _________ of Christ & baptism! 2. Jhn. 19:34; 1 Jhn. 1:7—come into contact w/blood of Jesus through baptism! See also Rom. 6:3-4 B. Note the correlation between the blood & baptism: 1. Acts 2:38—forgiveness—with Eph. 1:7—through His blood! 2. 1 Pet. 3:21—appeal to God for a good _______________. See also Col. 1:13-14—redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 3. Acts 22:16—washes away sin—with Rev. 1:5; 7:14—released us from our _________ by His blood! C. Baptism allows one to be _________ to the Lord’s church—Acts 2:41, 47; 1 Cor. 12:13; Jhn. 3:3-5 D. Baptism _________ one into Christ—Gal. 3:26-27; 2 Cor. 5:17 E. Baptism is for __________________ - Mk. 16:16; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet. 3:21 F. If one is not baptized for these reasons, he is missing out on God’s grace! Conclusion: A. Where are you? Have you been born again through baptism? See Jhn. 3:3-5; Mk. 16:16; 1 Pet. 3:21 B. Can we help you? See Acts 8:37-38