Baptism
Who can get baptized?
Anyone who wants to follow Jesus.
What is Matthew 28:18,19?
Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
What is the first main thing that must take place in order to accept Baptism?
Belief. In order to be baptized, you must believe in Jesus as the Son of God, that he died for your sins and that he was raised from the dead; you must trust completely in him as your source for salvation
What animal did Heavenly Father send to Jesus after he was baptized?
a dove
The clothing of baby dedication in baptism language.
(because there is no precept or example in the New Testament for it).
What is infant baptism?
There is no precept or example in the New Testament for infant baptism.
What does the water used in Baptism represent?
cleansing and purity
What is Romans 6:3-4?
Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.
This is the second step after believe because you must first believe in God in order to accept His Moral judgement and grasp that you are a sinner.
What is repent?
Where was Jesus baptized?
The Jordan River
The doubt that you are not _______, so you might not be ready.
What is perfect?
What does the Greek-English translated word "Baptism" mean?
"Immersion"; the Greek language defines the Sacrament as "to dip repeatedly, to immerse, and to submerge"
Matthew 3:11
“I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
The third step follows belief and repent, by pushing us to reveal what we have accepted.
What is confess?
Who Baptized Jesus
John the Baptist
The point where you start making decisions for yourself (including the one to personally follow Jesus).
What is the age of accountability?
What happens to a person through Baptism?
a person life symbolizes going through death and rebirth
What is Galatians 3:27 ?
And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.
Because this new life which follows belief, repentance, and confession needs to be shared with others as our new identity.
Why is baptism public?
About how old was Jesus when he was baptized?
around 30
A fear of hell sometimes prompts people to get baptized because of the mistaken belief that baptism is a requirement of this.
What is salvation?
What is the Greek word for Baptism?
"baptizo"
What is John 3:5,6?
Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.
For convenience, functional and safety purposes and to allow us to be purposeful about who we invite.
Why do we have baptisms in our church during a service (mostly attended by Christians)?
After Jesus was baptized what did the voice come from heaven, saying?
“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
The idea that I can faithfully follow Jesus and not ever get baptized.
What is just plain silly?