Baptism.
Many churches have many different ideas about baptism but what does the Bible teach?
Acts 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.
The Bible teaches us that there is one baptism.
Ephesians 4:5. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. The Biblical method of baptizing is by complete immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Any other baptism including sprinkling and pouring, is a counterfeit.
Who should be baptized ?
No one should be baptized unless he (1) Knows the truth of God, (2) believes it (3) has repented (4) has a conversion experience.
Can new born babies be baptized? NO
Acts 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.
The Bible teaches us that there is one baptism.
Ephesians 4:5. One Lord, one faith, one baptism. The Biblical method of baptizing is by complete immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Any other baptism including sprinkling and pouring, is a counterfeit.
Who should be baptized ?
No one should be baptized unless he (1) Knows the truth of God, (2) believes it (3) has repented (4) has a conversion experience.
Can new born babies be baptized? NO
Because of his innocence a baby has no sin to be remitted and a baby cannot repent. A baby although having a carnal nature, cannot be termed a sinner until he is of the age to make choices between right and wrong.
How old should someone be to qualify for baptism ?
To qualify for baptism a child must enough to know right from wrong and to make an intelligent decision to surrender to Christ and follow Him. The biological age could range from as early as 9 years upward, depending on the spiritual maturity of the child. No age level is specified in the Bible. Jesus was baptized at 30 years of age.
How was Jesus baptized ?
How old should someone be to qualify for baptism ?
To qualify for baptism a child must enough to know right from wrong and to make an intelligent decision to surrender to Christ and follow Him. The biological age could range from as early as 9 years upward, depending on the spiritual maturity of the child. No age level is specified in the Bible. Jesus was baptized at 30 years of age.
How was Jesus baptized ?
Mark 1:9, 10. Jesus was baptized of John in Jordan. (John 3:23). And straightaway coming out of the water, he saw the heavens opened. John baptized where there was much water The Bible commands that we are to follow the example of Jesus left for us. (1 Peter 2:21).
What does baptism signify ?
Baptism signifies that the repentant sinner has been forgiven and cleansed by Jesus. It is a public acknowledgement of conversion. Matthew 3:5, 6. Then Jerusalem all Judea, and all the region around about went out to him, and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
Baptism signifies being buried to the old life of sin and to be born to the new life in Christ.
Being baptized is fulfilling a requirement for salvation.
What the apostle Paul said about the meaning of baptism.
What does baptism signify ?
Baptism signifies that the repentant sinner has been forgiven and cleansed by Jesus. It is a public acknowledgement of conversion. Matthew 3:5, 6. Then Jerusalem all Judea, and all the region around about went out to him, and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.
Baptism signifies being buried to the old life of sin and to be born to the new life in Christ.
Being baptized is fulfilling a requirement for salvation.
What the apostle Paul said about the meaning of baptism.
Romans 6.
V3: Baptism into Christ death.
V4,5: Buried with Him by baptism.
V4,5: Raised with Him to newness of life.
V6: Crucified with Him, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Is baptism really essential ?
Mark 16:16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned... In Matthew 28:19, 20, Jesus told His disciples to teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Jesus commanded His disciples to baptize
Is a person lost if they are physically unable to be baptized or have not had the opportunity to be baptized ?
God holds us accountable for what we can do, but He also recognizes our limitations. It was a physical impossibility for the thief on the cross, who had confessed Jesus as His Saviour to be baptized, but Jesus assured Him that he would be have salvation.
How should a person prepare for baptism ?
(1) Believe the truth of God’s word. Learn God’s requirements. Acts 8:12. But when they believed Philip as he preached the thing concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and woman were baptized. Mark 16:16.He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
(2) Repent and turn away from sins. Acts 2:38. Repent and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
(3) Be converted. At conversion God adopts us as His sons and daughters. He forgives and forgets our past sin, and miraculously transforms us into new spiritual beings. Acts 3:19. Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Is baptism an urgent matter for a converted Christian ?
V3: Baptism into Christ death.
V4,5: Buried with Him by baptism.
V4,5: Raised with Him to newness of life.
V6: Crucified with Him, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Is baptism really essential ?
Mark 16:16. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned... In Matthew 28:19, 20, Jesus told His disciples to teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Jesus commanded His disciples to baptize
Is a person lost if they are physically unable to be baptized or have not had the opportunity to be baptized ?
God holds us accountable for what we can do, but He also recognizes our limitations. It was a physical impossibility for the thief on the cross, who had confessed Jesus as His Saviour to be baptized, but Jesus assured Him that he would be have salvation.
How should a person prepare for baptism ?
(1) Believe the truth of God’s word. Learn God’s requirements. Acts 8:12. But when they believed Philip as he preached the thing concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and woman were baptized. Mark 16:16.He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.
(2) Repent and turn away from sins. Acts 2:38. Repent and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
(3) Be converted. At conversion God adopts us as His sons and daughters. He forgives and forgets our past sin, and miraculously transforms us into new spiritual beings. Acts 3:19. Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Is baptism an urgent matter for a converted Christian ?
Acts 22:16. And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord. Acts 16:30-34. Sir! What must I do to be saved? So they said, Believed on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. And immediately he and his family were baptized.
Can a person experience baptism without becoming a member of God’s church ?
Can a person experience baptism without becoming a member of God’s church ?
These biblical steps assure us that God’s converted baptized people are added to the church.
(1) All are called into one body Colossians 3:15.You are called in one body.
(2) The church is the body. Colossians 1:18. He is the head of the body, the church.
(3) We enter that body by baptism. For by one spirit we are all baptized into one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13.
Four things baptism does not do.
(1) Does not change the heart, it is a symbol that a change has already taken place.
(2) Does not necessarily make a person feel better.
(3) Does not remove temptations.
(4) Does not guarantee salvation.
(1) All are called into one body Colossians 3:15.You are called in one body.
(2) The church is the body. Colossians 1:18. He is the head of the body, the church.
(3) We enter that body by baptism. For by one spirit we are all baptized into one body. 1 Corinthians 12:13.
Four things baptism does not do.
(1) Does not change the heart, it is a symbol that a change has already taken place.
(2) Does not necessarily make a person feel better.
(3) Does not remove temptations.
(4) Does not guarantee salvation.
