BAPTISM BASICS
Who baptized Jesus Christ with water?
John the Baptist
True or False: After getting baptized, you still belong to yourself and should still live for yourself.
False
True or False: Magic and miracles are the same thing.
False!
Finish this verse: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock ___________”
Knock, and the door will be opened unto you (Matthew 7:7)
Who is the Holy Spirit?
God
True or False: Water baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire are 3 baptisms.
False- Those are 2 baptisms.
We have been called to put on the new self and be like who?
Like God [in true righteousness and holiness]
The woman with the issue of blood in Matthew chapter 9 touched the edge of Jesus' garment and her bleeding stopped. What gift was displayed here?
Healing!
What gate leads to destruction?
The wide gate (Matthew 7:13)
When the Holy Spirit is given to you, He dwells:
A) In your house
B) Inside of you
C) Both A & B
B) Inside of you
What gift do you receive after repenting and being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?
The Holy Spirit
Name two of the things we must put-off/stop doing now that we are new creation.
Stealing, bitterness, rage, jealousy, anger, unwholesome talk, brawling, malice, sexual immorality/fornication, greed, foolish talk, coarse joking, obscenity
Who distributes the gifts of the Spirit?
The Holy Spirit
What did Jesus rebuke during the storm?
The wind and the waves (Matthew 8:26)
List 2 things that the Holy Spirit has come to do.
Teach you God’s Word
Bring the Word of God to your remembrance
Help you
Lead you into all truth
Tell you of things to come
Fill in the blanks: Jesus Christ baptizes with the _____ and _____.
Holy Spirit, Fire
What does it mean to live a life unto God?
Living for the Lord (for His will to be done, not yours) and allowing Him to make the decisions in your life
What is a prophet?
Someone who God chooses as His mouthpiece, speaking the very words of God (things to come, warnings, rebuke, blessings, etc)
Where did the demons in Matthew chapter 8 beg Jesus to go? Choose one: a) a nearby farmhouse b) the ocean c) a herd of pigs
c) a herd of pigs (Matthew 8:31)
Explain how the Holy Spirit is like a logo.
The Holy Spirit is an identifier- He is a seal on you that determines that you belong to God
What is required BEFORE you are baptized in water?
Receiving Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal savior.
What is the significance of being baptized in the presence of one or more witnesses?
You are outwardly declaring your commitment to the Lord / You will have others to hold you accountable for the commitment you have made/ You have a community of brothers and sisters who can help you keep your commitment.
List 7 gifts of the spirit
(1) Word of wisdom (2) Word of knowledge (3) faith (4) Healing (5) Miracles (6) Prophecy (7) Discerning of spirits (8) Tongues (9) Interpretation of tongues
Correct this statement: “every tree that does not bear fruit is left alone”
“every tree that does not bear fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire” -Matthew 7:19
What is the difference between receiving the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit baptism?
You are given the Holy Spirit when you are baptized into Jesus Christ to help you and teach you; when you are baptized with the Holy Spirit, you are empowered todo God’s work, and it comes with miraculous signs and wonders.