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Warm-Up for Sunday: Baptism is a unique event that Jesus associates with new birth. But.., why would Jesus associate being submerged under water with being born again spiritually (John 3:3-5)? Is baptism essential to salvation or is it just an outward witness of a salvation already completed? Protestants say that baptism is a work of man, and since we’re not saved by any good work, baptism isn’t essential to salvation. Catholics say baptism is so essential that new born babies must be baptized! Baptism has significant importance but there is much confusion surrounding it. However, Jesus combined the great commission of making disciples with baptism (Matthew 28:19-20). Simply put, explaining baptism properly is essential to making disciples. Come this Sunday as we explore what the Bible says about baptism.​
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Why Baptism

October 13, 2024

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Ice Breaker:  What is the most memorable baptism you’ve ever attended? 

 

  1. Did the idea of new birth by baptism begin in the Old or New Testament?

 

  1. When was the 1st baptism that God performed? (See Genesis 6-7, 1 Peter 3:20-22). Why did God do this?

 

  1. When was the 2nd baptism God performed? (see Exodus 12, 14:21-28, 1 Corinthians 10:1-2) Why did God do this?

 

  1. Why did God locate a basin of water in front of the entrance to the Tabernacle? (see Exodus 30:17-21). What would happen if the Levites failed to wash before entering?

 

  1. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus he had to do in order to enter the kingdom of God – be saved? (See John 3:1-7)

 

  1. What happened when Jesus rose from His baptism? (see Matthew 3:16-17). What should this convey to us?

 

  1. How many conversion stories are there in the book of acts? What do they all have in common? (See Acts 2:38, 8:9-10, 8:13, 8:26-40, 10:48, 16:15, 16:23-24, 18:7, 18:25-26, 19:5, 22:3-16).

 

  1. Why does there appear to be a sense of urgency regarding being baptized? Consider the Philippian Jailor, Acts 16:23-24)

 

  1. Is baptism a work of God or a work of man?​

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