Sacraments
This is what a sacrament is...(general sense)
A sacred act
This is what the word Baptism means.
To wash
This is what gives water its "special power".
God's word
This is the primary blessing of baptism.
Forgiveness of sins
This is how often we should remember our baptism.
Daily!
Especially on our baptismal birthday
These are the 2 sacraments in the Lutheran church
Holy Baptism and Holy Communion
This is who can baptize?
Normally pastors but anyone can baptize in case of an emergency.
You will need to be rebaptized later on in life. (True/False)
No - We confess there is only one baptism for the remission of our sins
Ephesians 4:5 - One Lord, one faith, one baptism
Name the other blessings from baptism.
1. Rescued from death and the devil
2. Eternal salvation
Things given during a baptism here at St Timothy.
God's Word and a Physical element
These are 3 reasons we should baptize babies.
1. Included in the words "All Nations"
2. Babies are sinful too
3. Holy Spirit is able to work faith even in babies
Recite Matthew 28:19-20
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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
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.
In addition to parents and sponsors, its the responsibility of whom to assist in the spiritual formation of the child.
The church (generally) in which the child is baptized.
This is the Biblical definition of Grace.
a spontaneous gift from God to people - most notably Jesus coming to earth to die for our sins.
This is what baptismal sponsors duties are.
To pray for the person being baptized. To help instruct them and grow the persons faith. To take up the spiritual guidance of the person if for some reason parents are unable
Spiritual Gifts
(True/False) You have to be baptized in a church for it to count.
False - anywhere there is water and God's word
This is a reason we should Baptize and take Communion in addition to the forgiveness they provide us.
They are commanded by God.
Matthew 28:19
Mark 14:22-25
False - only if Christ's words have been changed or denied. Must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
It is possible for an unbaptized person to be saved.
True - only unbelief condemns
Even though I am baptized in Christ, I can still fall away from the faith. (True/False)
True - Luke 8 Parable of the sower
These are the 3 ways baptisms are performed.
Submersion - fully dunked in water
Poured - Water poured over the head
Sprinkled - Water sprinkled on the head