1. The Doctrine of Baptisms

2. The Doctrine of Baptisms 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if God permits. (Hebrews 6:1-3) 2

3. The Doctrine of Baptisms Common View: “It will be observed that the plural form is used here – baptisms. There are two baptisms whose necessity is taught by the Christian religion – baptism by water, and by the Holy Ghost: the first of which is an emblem of the second.” (Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament, Hebrews, 126) 3 BUT: Acts 8:12-17 – Water baptism was before they received the Holy Spirit!

4. Baptism Baptize (baptizo): “dip, submerge, immerse”Baptize (baptizo): “dip, submerge, immerse” “…used among the Greeks to signify the dyeing of a garment, or the drawing of water by dipping a vessel into another…” (Vine) - Requires “much water” – Jno. 3:23 - A burial – Col. 2:12 - Going down into & coming up out of water – Acts 8:38-39 4

5. Bible Baptisms Baptized into Moses, 1 Cor. 10:2Baptized into Moses, 1 Cor. 10:2 Baptism of John, Mk. 1:4; Acts 19:3-4Baptism of John, Mk. 1:4; Acts 19:3-4 Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Matt. 3:11Baptism of the Holy Spirit, Matt. 3:11 Baptism of fire, Matt. 3:11Baptism of fire, Matt. 3:11 Baptism of suffering, Matt. 20:22-23Baptism of suffering, Matt. 20:22-23 Baptism for the dead, 1 Cor. 15:29Baptism for the dead, 1 Cor. 15:29 Baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus, Acts 19:5Baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus, Acts 19:5 5

6. There is “…one baptism…” Ephesians 4:5 6

7. Which baptism shall we choose? Moses? John? Holy Spirit? Fire? Suffering? For the dead? In the name of the Lord Jesus? Moses? John? Holy Spirit? Fire? Suffering? For the dead? In the name of the Lord Jesus? Two is ONE too many!Two is ONE too many! None is ONE too few!None is ONE too few! ONE is just right!ONE is just right! WHICH ONE? WHICH ONE? 7

8. ONE BAPTISM: Water or Holy Spirit? Ephesians 4:5 One that is for all people (Matt. 28:19)One that is for all people (Matt. 28:19) One that follows faith in Christ (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 8:35-38)One that follows faith in Christ (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 8:35-38) 8

9. One that saves the lost (1 Pet. 3:21; Acts 2:38; 22:16)One that saves the lost (1 Pet. 3:21; Acts 2:38; 22:16) One that is in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 10:48; 8:16)One that is in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 10:48; 8:16) 9 ONE BAPTISM: Water or Holy Spirit? Ephesians 4:5

10. One that brings the sinner into contact with the death (blood) of Christ (Rom. 6:3-4; Rev. 1:5)One that brings the sinner into contact with the death (blood) of Christ (Rom. 6:3-4; Rev. 1:5) One by which we put on Christ (Gal. 3:27)One by which we put on Christ (Gal. 3:27) 10 ONE BAPTISM: Water or Holy Spirit? Ephesians 4:5

11. One by which we are buried with Christ (Col. 2:12; Rom. 6:4)One by which we are buried with Christ (Col. 2:12; Rom. 6:4) One that continues until the return of Christ (Matt. 28:19-20)One that continues until the return of Christ (Matt. 28:19-20) 11 ONE BAPTISM: Water or Holy Spirit? Ephesians 4:5

12. WATER BAPTISM! Acts 10:47-48 (Jno. 3:5; Eph. 5:26; Tit. 3:5) 12 ONE BAPTISM: Water or Holy Spirit? Ephesians 4:5

13. Holy Spirit Baptism Administered by Christ - Mk. 1:7-8; Jno. 1:33; Acts 1:5; 2:32-33 (2:1-4, 11)Administered by Christ - Mk. 1:7-8; Jno. 1:33; Acts 1:5; 2:32-33 (2:1-4, 11) Promise to apostles - Jno. 16:12-14; Lk. 24:48-49; Acts 1:1- 5, 8 (1:26-2:4)Promise to apostles - Jno. 16:12-14; Lk. 24:48-49; Acts 1:1- 5, 8 (1:26-2:4) 13 Command to all who believe - Mk. 16:15-16; Ac 2:38- 39; 8:36-37; 10:48Command to all who believe - Mk. 16:15-16; Ac 2:38- 39; 8:36-37; 10:48 Holy Spirit Baptism and Great Commission Baptism G. Comm. Baptism Administered by men - Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:38; 1 Cor. 1: 13-17Administered by men - Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:38; 1 Cor. 1: 13-17

14. Holy Spirit Baptism A promise to be received - Lk. 24: 49; Acts 1:4-5, 8A promise to be received - Lk. 24: 49; Acts 1:4-5, 8 G. Comm. Baptism A command to be obeyed - Acts 10: 48; Rom. 6:17-18A command to be obeyed - Acts 10: 48; Rom. 6:17-18 14 Accompanied by miracles – Acts 2:1-4 (10:44-46)Accompanied by miracles – Acts 2:1-4 (10:44-46) Not accompanied by miracles – Acts 8:12-17Not accompanied by miracles – Acts 8:12-17 Commission Holy Spirit Baptism and Great Commission Baptism

15. Holy Spirit Baptism For revelation (Jno. 14: 26; 16:13), inspiration (Ac 2:4) & confirmation (Ac 11:15-18; 15:6-9)For revelation (Jno. 14: 26; 16:13), inspiration (Ac 2:4) & confirmation (Ac 11:15-18; 15:6-9) G. Comm. Baptism For salvation – (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21)For salvation – (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:21) 15 Ceased in first century (Eph. 4:5)Ceased in first century (Eph. 4:5) Continues until Christ returns – (Matt. 28:18-20)Continues until Christ returns – (Matt. 28:18-20) Holy Spirit Baptism and Great Commission Baptism

16. 16 The Great Commission 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. (Mark 16:15-16)

17. 17 Hear – Believe - Baptized And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. (Acts 18:8)

18. 18 Duty of Unprofitable Servants So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ (Luke 17:10)

19. 19 Obey Jesus Now! See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. (Hebrews 12:25)