The Doctrine Of Baptisms
Lesson 4
Part of Apostolic Foundations—Summer 2022
June 20, 2022

The Doctrine Of Baptisms

QUESTIONS

  1. Baptism is one of the principles of the of Christ.
  2. The people of Israel were baptized unto Moses in the and in the .
  3. Both Jesus and Peter taught that baptism is for the of sin; this is further understood by Ananias’ declaration that baptism is for the of sin.
  4. Baptism is not to wash our bodies, but to provide the answer of a toward God.
  5. New Testament believers were always baptized in the name of .

REFLECTION

  • While many people misunderstand and misuse Matthew 28:19 to baptize using a title- based, Trinitarian formula, the apostles never did so because they recognized the name to which Jesus referred. When reading Matthew 28:16-20 together, how does the whole passage support the revelation that Jesus was referring to His own name?

  • Using a concordance or other reference tool, study the word baptism. What does the word mean in Greek? How does the concept implied by that meaning affect our under- standing of baptism?

  • Some people argue that baptism is “works”. How would you respond to that claim in view of this lesson?