Baptism 1
A sacrament is a sacred act: A. instituted by God, B. in which God Himself has joined His Word of promise to a visible element, C. and by which He offers, gives, and seals the forgiveness of sins earned by Christ.
What is a "Sacrament"?
Normally the called ministers of Christ are to baptize, but in cases of emergency and when no pastor is available, any Christian should baptize.
Who is to Baptize?
It means to apply water by immersing, washing, pouring, or sprinkling, etc.
What does the word "Baptize" mean?
All nations are to be baptized; that is, all people young and old
Who is to be Baptized?
The Old Adam is the corrupt and evil nature that we inherit because of Adam’s fall into sin.
What is the Old Adam?
There are two sacraments: Baptism and Holy Communion.
How many such Sacraments are there?
A. Word of God
B. Holy Baptism
C. Holy Communion
What are the 3 Means of Grace?
God Himself instituted (started) it, for our Lord Jesus Christ commanded His church to baptize all nations.
Who instituted Baptism?
Certainly not just water, but the Word of God in and with the water does these things, along with the faith which trusts this Word of God in the water.
How can water do such great things?
The Old Adam is to be drowned by daily sorrow for sins and repentance (faith), by which we resist and overcome evil desires.
How is this Old Adam to be drowned in us?
Yes! There is only one baptism for the remission of sins.
Is Holy Baptism a Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Because this is one way in which He gives us that forgiveness ( A Means of Grace)
If Christ already died and rose again for all people, why do we need to be baptized?
It is only unbelief that condemns. If someone were to die before being baptized, but believed in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, they would be saved.
Is it possible for an unbaptized person to be saved?
God’s words of institution put these great blessings into Baptism. Faith, which trusts this word of God in the water, takes the blessings out and makes them our own.
How does baptismal water work forgiveness of sins, rescue from death and the devil, and give eternal salvation?
The new man is the new spiritual life and nature, created in us by Baptism.
What is the new man?
“The water in itself is not different or holier than any other water, but because “God’s Word and command are added to it,” it is a “divine water” (Luther’s Large Catechism)
What is different about the water of Baptism?
A. Those who can receive instruction are to be baptized after they have learned the basics of the Christian faith. B. Little children should be baptized when they are brought to baptism by those who have authority over them.
What 2 distinctions should be made when baptizing?
Baptism gives these blessings to all who believe God’s saving promises.
To whom does baptism give all these blessings?
In Baptism, the Holy Spirit works faith and so creates in us new spiritual life with the power to overcome sin.
Why do the Scriptures call Baptism the washing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit?
The new man emerges and arises as we daily live and grow before God in true faith and good works.
How is this new man to emerge and arise?
Because: A. they are included in the words “all nations”; B. Jesus especially invites little children to come to Him; C. as sinners, babies also need what Baptism offers; and D. babies are also able to have faith.
Why are babies to be baptized? 4 Reasons
Because they witness the baptism, pray for the child, and help with their Christian instruction.
Why does the church encourage the use of sponsors?
The words “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” come from the baptismal command.
With which words do we regularly remember our Baptism?
It indicates that the Old Adam in us should by daily contrition and repentance be drowned and die with all sins and evil desires, and that a new man should daily emerge and arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.
What does such baptizing with water indicate?
Baptism: A. works forgiveness of sins; B. rescues from death and the devil; and C. gives eternal life.
What great and precious things are given in baptism? (3 things)