The Christian and Baptism Lesson 16

Matthew 28:19 Therefore 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? Baptism is applying water in any manner in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. WashingPouringSprinklingImmersing

Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.

What are the blessings of baptism? 1Through baptism God's Holy Spirit gives: Forgiveness of sins

Titus 3:5 John 3:5 He 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. Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

What are the blessings of baptism? 1Through baptism God's Holy Spirit gives: Forgiveness of sins New birth

1 Peter 3:21 This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ...

What are the blessings of baptism? 1Through baptism God's Holy Spirit gives: Forgiveness of sins New birth Salvation

Ephesians 5:25-26 Husbands, love your wives, just as 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 are the blessings of baptism? 2The Word of God gives baptism its power through Jesus' command and promise. (baptizing in the name of the Triune God)

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

Who should be baptized? 1The Bible says "all nations"--including infants and children

John 3:5-6 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 gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

Who should be baptized? 1The Bible says "all nations"--including infants and children They are born sinful, need to be born again

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 clothed yourselves with Christ.

Who should be baptized? 1The Bible says "all nations"--including infants and children They are born sinful, need to be born again They need to become God's children through faith

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call."

Who should be baptized? 1The Bible says "all nations"--including infants and children They are born sinful, need to be born again They need to become God's children through faith They need forgiveness and God includes them in his promises

Matthew 18:6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Who should be baptized? 1The Bible says "all nations"-- including infants and children They are born sinful, need to be born again They need to become God's children through faith They need forgiveness and God includes them in his promises The Holy Spirit can bring them to faith

Who should be baptized? 2In the case of an adult who has not been baptized, we begin with: and then we: Bible Instruction baptize

Who should be baptized? 3In the case of an infant or little child who has not been baptized, we begin with: and then we: Baptism Bible instruction

Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Who should we baptize? This is primarily the parents' responsibility.

Sponsors (Godparents) 1A good custom, but not commanded by God or necessary for baptism.

Sponsors (Godparents) 2What do they do? Witness the baptism Promise to help with the child's Christian training, especially if the parents die Should be Christians who believe as the parents do

Sponsors (Godparents) 3An option: The use of "witnesses" only

1 Corinthians 1:13-15 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, so no one can say that you were baptized into my name.

More Questions: 1Who may perform a Christian baptism?

Mark 16:15-16 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

More Questions: 2What happens to someone who dies without being baptized?

Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

More Questions: 3How often do we need to be baptized?

Romans 6:3-13 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life….

More Questions: 4In what way can baptism help us in our lives as Christians?