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The Doctrine Of Baptisms
Lesson 3
(outline by: Pastor Frank Damazio)
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, -- Heb 6:1 (KJV)
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. -- Heb 6:2 (KJV)
I. Different Baptisms in the New Testament
A. Baptism of Repentance (Baptism of John)
Acts 19:1
And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, -- Acts 19:1 (KJV)
He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. -- Acts 19:2 (KJV)
And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. -- Acts 19:3 (KJV)
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. -- Acts 19:4 (KJV)
Mat 3:11 (KJV)
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me
is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you
with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: -- Mat 3:11 (KJV)
B. Baptism of Example (Baptism of
Jesus)
Mat 3:13
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. -- Mat 3:13 (KJV)
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? -- Mat 3:14 (KJV)
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. -- Mat 3:15 (KJV)
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: -- Mat 3:16 (KJV)
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. -- Mat 3:17 (KJV)
C. Baptism of Suffering (Baptism of Pressure)
Luke 12:50
But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! -- Luke 12:50 (KJV)
Mark 10:35
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. -- Mark 10:35 (KJV)
And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? -- Mark 10:36 (KJV)
They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. -- Mark 10:37 (KJV)
But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? (Gethsemane Mat 26:36) and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? -- Mark 10:38 (KJV)
And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: -- Mark 10:39 (KJV)
But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. -- Mark 10:40 (KJV)
Luke 22:31
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: -- Luke 22:31 (KJV)
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. -- Luke 22:32 (KJV)
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. -- Luke 22:33 (KJV)
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. -- Luke 22:34 (KJV)
Drop down to Luke 22:40
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. -- Luke 22:39 (KJV)
And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. -- Luke 22:40 (KJV)
And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, -- Luke 22:41 (KJV)
Mark 14:36
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. -- Mark 14:36 (KJV)
Luke 22:42
Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. -- Luke 22:42 (KJV)
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. -- Luke 22:43 (KJV)
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. -- Luke 22:44 (KJV)
And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, -- Luke 22:45 (KJV)
And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. -- Luke 22:46 (KJV)
D. Believers Baptism In Water
Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. -- Acts 2:38 (KJV)
Mat 28:18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. -- Mat 28:18 (KJV)
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: -- Mat 28:19 (KJV)
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. -- Mat 28:20 (KJV)
E. Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
Acts 11:15
Sent to Cornelius,
And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. -- Acts 11:15 (KJV)
Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. -- Acts 11:16 (KJV)
Mat 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: -- Mat 3:11 (KJV)
II. The Doctrine Of Water Baptism
A. Definition of the word baptize, baptism
1. Greek root bapto - to dip something into a fluid and then take it out. To cover with a fluid.
2. Greek word baptizo - to cause something to be dipped, to be plunged; to be submerged into.
Naaman 2 Kings 5:15 Leprosy
B. Old Testament Examples of Baptisms
1. Israel and the Red Sea (Ex. 13-14)
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; -- 1 Cor 10:1 (KJV)
And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; -- 1 Cor 10:2 (KJV)
2. Tabernacle - Washing of the Priesthood
(Ex. 29:4; Lev. 8:6)
3. Earth's Baptism in Water (Gen 1:1-11)\
4. Noah's Flood (Gen. 8,9)
5. Leper cleansed by the water (Lev. 14:1-9)
6. Waters Of Separation and Purification (Num 19)
C. New Testament Examples of Baptisms
1. The Gospels
(a) Jesus was baptised as our example (Mat. 3)
(b) Jesus commanded baptism (Mark 16:15-16)
2. The Book of Acts
(a) Church at Jerusalem
Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. -- Acts 2:38 (KJV)
(b) Church at Samaria
Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. -- Acts 8:12 (KJV)
(c) Church at Damascus (Acts 9:18)
Paul was baptized
(d) Church at Caesarea
Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. -- Acts 10:48 (KJV)
(e) Church at Phillipi (Acts 16:14-16)
Lydia and her house was baptized
(f) Church at Corinth (Acts 18:8)
Acts 18:8
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. -- Acts 18:8 (KJV)
(g) Church at Ephesus
Acts 19:5
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. -- Acts 19:5 (KJV)
C. New Testament Teaching On Water Baptism
1. Repentance must preceed baptism (Acts 2:37-38)
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. -- Acts 2:38 (KJV)
2. Death and Seperation from Sin (Rom 6:3-7)
Rom 6:3
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? -- Rom 6:3 (KJV)
Rom 6:6
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. -- Rom 6:6 (KJV)
3. Identification With Christ
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. -- Rom 6:4 (KJV)
For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: -- Rom 6:5 (KJV)
4. Invocation of the name
Mat 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: -- Mat 28:19 (KJV)
Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. -- Acts 2:38 (KJV)
5. Circumcision of the Heart
Col 2:10 (KJV)
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: -- Col 2:10 (KJV)
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: -- Col 2:11 (KJV)
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. -- Col 2:12 (KJV)
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; -- Col 2:13 (KJV)
Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; -- Col 2:14 (KJV)
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. -- Col 2:15 (KJV)
6. Baptized Into Christ (Not a denomination)
For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. -- Gal 3:26 (KJV)
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. -- Gal 3:27 (KJV)
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. -- Gal 3:28 (KJV)
And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. -- Gal 3:29 (KJV)
7. Depends on your own Personal Faith
In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: -- Col 2:11 (KJV)
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. -- Col 2:12 (KJV)
Questions:
1. What do the Old Testament types of water baptism teach us about Christian baptism?
2. Explain in your own words the reason Jesus was baptized in water?
The Doctrine Of Baptisms
I. Different Baptisms in the New Testament
A. Baptism of Repentance
B. Baptism of Example
C. Baptism of Suffering
D. Believers Baptism In Water
E. Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
II. The Doctrine Of Water Baptism
A. Definition of the word baptize, baptism
1. Greek root bapto - to dip something into a fluid and then take it out. To cover with a fluid.
2. Greek word baptizo - to cause something to be dipped, to be plunged; to be submerged into.
B. Old Testament Examples of Baptisms
1. Israel and the Red Sea
2. Tabernacle - Washing of the Priesthood
3. Earth's Baptism in Water
4. Noah's Flood
5. Leper cleansed by the water
6. Waters Of Separation and Purification
C. New Testament Examples of Baptisms
1. The Gospels
(a) Jesus was baptised as our example
(b) Jesus commanded baptism
2. The Book of Acts
(a) Church at Jerusalem
(b) Church at Samaria
(c) Church at Damascus
(d) Church at Caesarea
(e) Church at Phillipi
(f) Church at Corinth
(g) Church at Ephesus
D. New Testament Teaching On Water Baptism
1. Repentance must preceed baptism
2. Death and Seperation from Sin
3. Identification With Christ
4. Invocation of the name
5. Circumcision of the Heart
6. Baptized Into Christ (Not a denomination)
7. Depends on your own Personal Faith
III. The Docctrine of Baptism in the Holy Spirit
A. Holy Spirit foretold and foreshadowed (Old Testament)
1. The Holy Spirit rested upon _________________
2. The Holy Spirit Baptism was foretold by_________
3. The Holy Spirit was foreshadowed by ___________
B. Holy Spirit Baptism promised in the Gospels
1. By ____________________________
2. By ___________________________
C. Holy Spirit Baptism in the Book of Acts
1. Jerusalem ___________________________________
2. Samaria ____________________________________
3. House of Cornelius ___________________________
4. Ephesus ____________________________________
5. Paul ________________________________________
D. Variety of Baptism terms describing experience
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E. How to receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost
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Questions:
1. What do the Old Testament types of water baptism teach us about Christian baptism?
2. Explain in your own words the reason Jesus was baptized in water?
3. What is the biblical evidence of being filled with the Holy Ghost?
4. What must a person do to be baptised in the Holy Spirit?