What does the bible teach ?What does the bible teach ?

Studies In The Scriptures

Baptism

One of the most controversial topics in religion today is concerning “baptism” God’s Word is truth (Jn 17.17); our appeal is to the divine! In this lesson, we will look at an overview of baptism as found in the Bible covering

Various baptisms mentioned in the Bible Some assertions about baptism taught today The true “mode” of baptism Proper subjects for baptism today The God-given purpose of water baptism today What hinders a person from being baptized?

Introduction

Baptism of Moses – I Corinthians 10:1-5 Baptism of Holy Spirit – Mt. 3:11 Baptism of Fire – Mt. 3:11 John the Baptist’s baptism – Mt. 3:1-7 Baptism of the Great Commission – Mt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:15,16; Acts 19; Acts 22:16; Gal. 3:26,27; Rom. 6:1-4

Several Baptisms

Some teach that infants should be baptized Others teach only responsible people should be baptized Some teach sprinkling and pouring and immersion are all baptism Others teach baptism is immersion only Some teach baptism is not required by God Others teach baptism is only for the saved/Christians Others teach baptism is for the remission of sins/puts one into Christ The Bible cannot teach ALL the above, for many are conflicting and contradicting (i.e. opposing teachings)

Assertions taught today

What is “baptism”?What is “baptism”?• Bible dictionariesBible dictionaries• Greek lexiconsGreek lexicons• Define words used at the time of Define words used at the time of

their being used by Christ and their being used by Christ and inspired writersinspired writers

• Do NOT define words in NT by Do NOT define words in NT by modern dictionaries alone!modern dictionaries alone!

• Words change meanings over time; Words change meanings over time; don’t want to put modern meaning if don’t want to put modern meaning if it changes God’s meaningit changes God’s meaning

What is “baptism”?What is “baptism”?• Vine’s Expository DictionaryVine’s Expository Dictionary• Thayer’s Greek LexiconThayer’s Greek Lexicon• ““Much water there” - Much water there” - inferenceinference • ““Went down into water” – Went down into water” – inferenceinference• Compare with Rom. 6.3,4 and Col. Compare with Rom. 6.3,4 and Col.

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Romans 6:1-4Romans 6:1-4“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may

abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ

Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the

dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”

- NKJV

Colossians 2:11,12Colossians 2:11,12“In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made

without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, buried with Him in

baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.”

- NKJV

What is “baptism”?What is “baptism”?• Vine’s Expository DictionaryVine’s Expository Dictionary• Thayer’s Greek LexiconThayer’s Greek Lexicon• ““Much water there” - Much water there” - inferenceinference • ““Went down into water” – Went down into water” – inferenceinference• Compare with Rom. 6.3,4 and Col. Compare with Rom. 6.3,4 and Col.

2.122.12•Baptism is immersion!Baptism is immersion!

““But, I’ve already Been Baptized!”But, I’ve already Been Baptized!”• Acts 19 – baptism in the name of JesusActs 19 – baptism in the name of Jesus• Folks who have been baptized before Folks who have been baptized before

“might” need to be baptized again in “might” need to be baptized again in order to be baptized as God would wantorder to be baptized as God would want

• Even folks who had been baptized by Even folks who had been baptized by John the Baptist’s baptism in Acts 19 John the Baptist’s baptism in Acts 19 needed to be baptized “again” in order needed to be baptized “again” in order to be right with Godto be right with God

• Various reasons for baptism today; Various reasons for baptism today; “might” need to be baptized again?“might” need to be baptized again?

Who should be baptized?Who should be baptized?• Let the Word of God answer!Let the Word of God answer!• Acts = the book of conversionsActs = the book of conversions• Acts 2 – believers willing to repentActs 2 – believers willing to repent• Acts 8 – believers willing to confessActs 8 – believers willing to confess• Acts 22 – believers needing sins removedActs 22 – believers needing sins removed• Rom 6:1-17 – desire to obey form of Rom 6:1-17 – desire to obey form of

doctrinedoctrine• Col. 2:12 – desire to be buried with ChristCol. 2:12 – desire to be buried with Christ• Gal. 3:26,27 – to become child of GodGal. 3:26,27 – to become child of God

Mark 16:15,16Mark 16:15,16“And He said to them, "Go into all the world and

preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

- NKJV

Acts 2:38Acts 2:38“Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and

you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” - NKJV

Acts 2:47Acts 2:47“praising God and having favor with all the

people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

- NKJV

Acts 8:35-38Acts 8:35-38“Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached

Jesus to him. Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and

the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.” - NKJV

Acts 22:16Acts 22:16“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be

baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

- NKJV

Galatians 3:26,27Galatians 3:26,27“For you are all sons of God through faith in

Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”

- NKJV

Purposes of BaptismPurposes of Baptism• To obey God’s commandTo obey God’s command• For the remission of sinsFor the remission of sins• To put one into ChristTo put one into Christ• To wash away sinsTo wash away sins• To become a new creatureTo become a new creature• To demonstrate love for GodTo demonstrate love for God• To bury old man of sinTo bury old man of sin• To rise with ChristTo rise with Christ• To enter the kingdom of GodTo enter the kingdom of God• To allow God to add you to the To allow God to add you to the

saved/churchsaved/church

Hindrances to baptismHindrances to baptism• Ignorance of God’s WordIgnorance of God’s Word• Incorrect understanding on the topicIncorrect understanding on the topic• ““I’ve already been baptized” I’ve already been baptized” (various)(various)

• Waiting for a “convenient season”Waiting for a “convenient season”• Ashamed of the gospel of ChristAshamed of the gospel of Christ• Not willing to “sell all for Christ”Not willing to “sell all for Christ”• ProcrastinationProcrastination

Prerequsites to baptismPrerequsites to baptism• Hearing the Word of GodHearing the Word of God• Belief in the Word of GodBelief in the Word of God• Faith that begins to work through loveFaith that begins to work through love• Repentance of sinsRepentance of sins• Confessing Jesus is Son of GodConfessing Jesus is Son of God• Understanding what baptism is “for”Understanding what baptism is “for”

Romans 10:17Romans 10:17“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing

by the word of God.” - NKJV

Acts 8:35-38Acts 8:35-38“Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached

Jesus to him. Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, "See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?" Then Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and

the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.” - NKJV

Prerequsites to baptismPrerequsites to baptism• Hearing the Word of GodHearing the Word of God• Belief in the Word of GodBelief in the Word of God• Faith that begins to work through loveFaith that begins to work through love• Repentance of sinsRepentance of sins• Confessing Jesus is Son of GodConfessing Jesus is Son of God• Understanding what baptism is “for”Understanding what baptism is “for”

Conclusion…Conclusion…• Believers willing to repent of sins and Believers willing to repent of sins and

confess Christ as the Son of God can confess Christ as the Son of God can be baptized “for the remission of sins” be baptized “for the remission of sins” todaytoday

• We only have Bible Authority to teach We only have Bible Authority to teach what God’s Word says on the topicwhat God’s Word says on the topic

• Becoming a Christian today is just Becoming a Christian today is just according to the same pattern/form of according to the same pattern/form of doctrine as in the New Testamentdoctrine as in the New Testament

• Do you need to be baptized?Do you need to be baptized?