Baptism Seminar

Presented by:Immanuel Lutheran Church

2300 Northridge Rd., Findlaywww.immanuelfindlay.com

What Is Baptism?

Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

What Is Baptism?

Matthew 28:18-19All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…

What Is Baptism?

Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

What Is Baptism?

Matthew 28:19…in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

What Is Baptism?

Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

What Is Baptism?

Ephesians 5:25-26

…Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word….

What Is Baptism?

Ephesians 5:25-26

…Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word….

What Is Baptism?

Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...

What Is Baptism?

What Is Baptism?

“Baptizo” = Greek word, meaning “wash”

What Is Baptism?

“Baptizo” = Greek word, meaning “wash”

Used for washing hands, plates, couches, etc.

Not only immersion.

What Is Baptism?

What Is Baptism?

What Is Baptism?

What Is Baptism?

Baptism is applying water in any manner (washing, pouring, sprinkling, immersing) in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What Happens in Baptism?

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins…

Ephesians 2:1

Romans 3:23

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Isaiah 53:6

We all, like sheep, have gone astray…and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Acts 2:38

Repent and be baptized, every one of you…for the forgiveness of your sins.

Galatians 3:27

…all of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.

Galatians 3:26-27

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.

ROMANS 6:2-4

We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

ROMANS 6:2-4

We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead to the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

What Happens in Baptism?

Titus 3:5 God saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit…so that…we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

1 Peter 3:21 …Baptism now saves you…through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

What Happens in Baptism?

In Baptism, God gives:1. The forgiveness of sins.2. Deliverance from death and the devil.3. Eternal salvation.

Why Baptize Babies?

John 3:6

Flesh gives birth to flesh….

Psalm 51:5

Surely I was sinful at birth, Sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

John 3:3-5

Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

John 3:3-5

“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!”

John 3:3-5

Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh give birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.”

Titus 3:5

God saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 18:6

…If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin…

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit…. “The baby in my womb leaped for joy.”

Luke 1:41,44

Why Baptize Babies?

Babies are sinners and need the forgiveness God gives in Baptism.

Why Baptize Babies?

Babies are sinners and need the forgiveness God gives in Baptism.Babies can believe in Jesus.

Why Baptize Babies?

Babies are sinners and need the forgiveness God gives in Baptism.Babies can believe in Jesus. Babies are included in Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them.”

Why Baptize Babies?

Baptism is something God does for us, not something we do for him.

Titus 3:5

God saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Why Baptize Babies?

Baptism is something God does for us, not something we do for him.

What Do I Do to Get Baptized?

Any Christian can baptize—simply use water and Jesus’ words.

What Do I Do to Get Baptized?

Any Christian can baptize—simply use water and Jesus’ words.Normally we have pastors baptize—they are called by a congregation to do this.

What Do I Do to Get Baptized?

Any Christian can baptize—simply use water and Jesus’ words.Normally we have pastors baptize—they are called by a congregation to do this. Having a baptism in a church service allows the congregation to pray for the person being baptized.

What Do I Do to Get Baptized?

Any Christian can baptize—simply use water and Jesus’ words.Normally we have pastors baptize—they are called by a congregation to do this. Having a baptism in a church service allows the congregation to pray for the person being baptized. But a private baptism is just as valid as one in a church service.

What Do I Do to Get Baptized?

SPONSORS (“GODPARENTS”)

At Immanuel Lutheran, we provide individual or group classes for those desiring to be baptized, or to have their children baptized.You are also encouraged to attend a full “Bible Information Class,” which overviews all the main teachings of the Bible.

What Do I Do to Get Baptized?

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 2300 Northridge Rd., Findlay, OH

419-422-8209 www.immanuelfindlay.org