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LESSON EIGHT -- “B A P T I S M”
In previous lessons we have studied about FAITH which changes the MIND or affections;
about REPENTANCE which changes the CONDUCT; and about CONFESSION which changes
the ALLEGIANCE. This lesson concerns BAPTISM which changes the RELATIONSHIP.
That is to say that baptism translates us from without to within Christ. Galatians
3:27 says, “For as many of you as have been baptized into
Christ have put on Christ. ”
Let us turn from all private opinions and human doctrines about baptism, approach
the subject with an open mind, and let the Bible guide us into Truth. Please
study these facts:
1. Baptism is a vital part of the teaching of Christ, and is the only act in
the Word of God which is to be performed in the Name of the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit:
Matthew 28:18-20, “And __________________ came and spake unto them, saying,
__________ power is given unto me in ____________________ and in ________________
Go __________ therefore, and ___________________ all nations, ____________________________
them in the ______________ of the __________________ , and of the __________
, and of the ___________ _________________ : Teaching them to _____________________
all _________________ what-soever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you
alway . . . ”
2. Jesus taught that baptism is a part of the plan of salvation:
Mark 16:15-16, “And He said unto them, __________ ye into all the ___________________
and preach the ______________________ to every _________________________ . He
that believeth and is _________________________ shall be ____________________
; but he that believeth not shall be _________________________ .”
In Lesson Five we learned that IT TAKES ALL OF GOD'S PLAN FOR US TO BE SAVED.
A false doctrine which will destroy souls is one which teaches that a person
can be saved by doing only a part of what God requires. Do not be misled --
THE BIBLE IS RIGHT. It tells us in Luke 7:29-30 about some people who would
not be baptized, and it says they rejected the counsel of God against themselves.
Let us not likewise be guilty. The two passages above show that baptism has
the endorsement of Heaven; May we be further impressed with this truth as we
examine the following passages:
1. Acts 2:38, “Then Peter said unto them, __________________ , and be
______________________ every one of you in the _________________ of Jesus Christ
for the ________________________ of ________________ , and ye shall receive
the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
2. Acts 8:12, “But when they ____________________________ Philip preaching
the things concerning the __________________________ of God, and the _________________
of Jesus Christ, they were __________________________ , both _______________
and ___________________ .”
3. Acts 22:16, “And ____________ why tarriest thou? arise, and be _________________________
and ______________ away thy _____________ , calling on the name of the _______________
.”
WHAT BAPTISM REQUIRES:
________________ ---------------- Acts 10:47
____________ water --------------- John 3:23
Coming to _____________ -------- Acts 8:36
Going ___________ into water --- Acts 8:38
______________in water ------- Romans 6:4
________________of water ------- Eph. 5:26
_______________with Him ---- Romans 6:5
Coming up _________ of water -- Acts 8:39
WHAT BAPTISM IS FOR:
In the _____________ ------- Matthew 28:19
To be ______________ ---------- Mark 16:16
Remission of __________ --------- Acts 2:38
Causes one to _____________ -- Acts 8:39
Wash ____________ sins -------- Acts 22:16
Into _______________ ------- Galatians 3:27
Brings new ___________ ------- Romans 6:4
________________ us ---------- 1 Peter 3:21
-- TRUE OR FALSE --
True / False 1. We can select ANY ONE command (faith, repentance, confession,
or baptism), and be saved by it ALONE.
True / False 2. Baptism is a command given by man.
True / False 3. One can be related to the Godhead without baptism (Matthew 28:19).
True / False 4. Belief comes before baptism (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 8:36-39).
True / False 5. Baptism comes before salvation (Mark 16:15-16; Acts 2:38; 22:16).
True / False 6. We get into Christ the instant we believe (Galatians 3:27).
True / False 7. Baptism can be performed by sprinkling (Romans 6:4; Colossians
2:12),
True / False 8. Baptism is essential to salvation (1 Peter 3:21).
MULTIPLE CHOICE (UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER)
1. In Mark 16:16 the Son of God said: (a) "He that believeth is saved"
(b) "He that believeth AND is baptized shall be saved" (c) "Anyone
who is baptized shall be saved:'
2. After reading Romans 6:3-4 and Colossians 2:12, we must conclude: (a) That
baptism is immersion only (b) Baptism can be done by sprinkling (c) It doesn't
matter anyway.
3. According to Ephesians 4:5, (a) There are as manv baptisms as there are human
opinions (b) Baptism is non-essential (c) There is only one baptism.
4. The popular opinion is that baptism has nothing to do with our salvation.
In 1 Peter 3:21, (a) The apostle Peter shared this opinion (b) Peter said baptism
saves us (c) He said one who is saved may be baptized if he so desires.
5. Many people do not believe what the Bible says about baptism. Read Romans
10:17;
2 Corinthians 5:7; and John 12:48, and decide if WE ought to: (a) Try to be
neutral and not take a stand (b) Go along with the majority in order to be popular
(c) Agree with the Bible and stand for the truth regardless of the consequences.
6. When one believes, repents, confesses Christ, and is baptized, that one is:
(a) Saved by himself / herself (b) Saved by water (c) Saved by EVERYTHING in
God's plan for us.
Your Comments And Questions Are Appreciated. Lesson NINE is “THE
BODY OF CHRIST.”
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