Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism A. It is to symbolize Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism A. It is to symbolize 1. A cleansed life Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism A. It is to symbolize 1. A cleansed life 2. A changed life Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism A. It is to symbolize B. It is to identify Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism A. It is to symbolize B. It is to identify 1. With other sinners Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism A. It is to symbolize B. It is to identify 1. With other sinners 2. With our Savior Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism A. Baptism by sprinkling Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism A. Baptism by sprinkling B. Baptism by pouring Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism A. Baptism by sprinkling B. Baptism by pouring C. Baptism by immersion Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water John 3:23 Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water 2. Because of the Greek word Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water 2. Because of the Greek word a. Word for baptize is baptizo Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water 2. Because of the Greek word a. Word for baptize is baptizo b. Definition of baptize Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water 2. Because of the Greek word a. Word for baptize is baptizo (1) To dip b. Definition of baptize Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water 2. Because of the Greek word a. Word for baptize is baptizo (1) To dip b. Definition of baptize (2) To submerge Baptism 101

C. Baptism by immersion 1. Because of the much water 2. Because of the Greek word a. Word for baptize is baptizo (1) To dip b. Definition of baptize (2) To submerge (3) To immerse Baptism 101

Cardinal Gibbons, Roman Catholic “For several centuries after the establishment of Christianity baptism was usually conferred by immersion; but since the 12th century the practice of baptism by infusion has prevailed in the Catholic church, as this manner is attained with less inconvenience than by immersion.” (Faith of our Fathers, p. 317) What non-Baptists have said Baptism 101

John Wesley, Methodist Commenting on Romans 6:4: “We are buried with Him—alluding to the ancient manner of baptism by immersion.” (Explanatory notes the New Testament, p. 376) Baptism 101

John Calvin, Presbyterian “The very word baptize however, signifies to immerse, and it is certain that immersion was the practice of the ancient church.” (Institutes, chapter 15) Baptism 101

Martin Luther, Lutheran “I could wish that the baptized should be totally immersed according to the meaning of the word.” Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism III. The mandate of baptism Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism III. The mandate of baptism A. It is not a Saviorship issue Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism III. The mandate of baptism 1.Saved by grace through faith A. It is not a Saviorship issue Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism III. The mandate of baptism 1.Saved by grace through faith 2. Not of works A. It is not a Saviorship issue Baptism 101

I. The meaning of baptism II. The mode of baptism III. The mandate of baptism B. It is a Lordship issue A. It is not a Saviorship issue Baptism 101