WATER BAPTISM
Never The Same
The word “baptism” comes from the Greek word “baptizo” which means “immersion” in water. Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ upon his confession of faith in Him as his personal Saviour and Lord.
1. The Baptism of Jesus
a. Read Matthew 3:13-17. Baptism is so important that Jesus came to John so that John would baptise Him. John baptised Jesus through (select one)
sprinkling
immersion
pouring
Jesus set the pattern for ALL believers and the Father’s approval was forever sstamped on His (Jesus’) response.
b. Do the last words of Jesus before His ascension further emphasise the importance of being baptised?
Yes
No
(Refer to Matthew 28:19)
2. Believer’s Baptism
a. UNDERSTAND: Water baptism is MORE than just an outward act. We will see from scripture how OUR VERY LIVES ARE CHANGED through an understanding of this biblical truth.
b. Water baptism is the death and burial of the OLD SINFUL LIFE and the resurrection (Raised to Life) of the NEW LIFE OF GOD in the believer.
c. After reading Romans 6: 3-7, describe in your own words what is being declared in this important passage of scripture.
d. Wrong habits, immoral thought patterns and old sinful practices can be broken through an understanding and identification with Christ in baptism. In a few words, what does this mean to you?
3. A New Covenant Relationship
In the Old Testament, the Jewish people were identified to be God’s covenant people through the outward act of circumcision. In the New Testament, believer’s established a relationship through the act of baptism.
a. According to Colossians 2:11-12, what aspect of the believer is God putting off in the waters of baptism?
b. Describe why after baptism there is a greater desire to live for God.
4. The Answer of a Clear Conscience
a. According to Romans 8:1, there is therefore now no more
b. In Mark 1:4, John the Baptist preached the baptism of repentance for the
c. 1 Peter 3:21, says we can have a clean conscience towards
IMPORTANT: When we repented of sin, God forgave and cleansed us. At baptism we buried and put away the past, our sinful life.
5. Separation from the World
TRUTH to REMEMBER: Baptism is a type of deliverance from the world by a total commitment to God’s purposes and determination to walk in His paths.
a. After reading Acts 2:41-47, describe in your own words the various involvements of the new believers after baptism.
6. When to be Baptised
a. Read the following scriptures and then summarise in your own words when a believer is to be baptised. (Acts 2:41; 16:33)
b. Based on the following scripture baptism is an option for a Christian. (Acts 2:38)
True
False
c. What conditions are necessary for you to be baptised?