Understanding the meaning of Water Baptism . . . Part 3
Understanding the meaning of . . . Water Baptism . . . Matthew 28:19-20
Souls Saved . . . Disciples Made!
Matthew 3:16-17
At the Baptism of Jesus 4 Things Happened.
- Prophecy was Fulfilled.
- The Trinity was Revealed.
- Jesus Identified with Sinful Humanity.
- The Father is Pleased.
your Identity in Christ is Expressed through - Water Baptism. . . Matthew 3:13-16
When we study the Baptism of Jesus . . . When we understand as a new creation . . . He gives us our Identity.
Who should be Water Baptized?
Why should I be Water Baptized?
How should I be Water Baptized?
What is the meaning of Water Baptism?
- Who should be Water Baptized?
- All Believers should be Water Baptized. Acts 8:37
- Why should I be Water Baptized?
- I should be Water Baptized to Follow Christ's Example. Matthew 3:13-17.
- I should be Water Baptized to Obey the Command of Christ. Matthew 28:19.
- Water Baptism was taught and commanded by the Apostles. Acts 2:38
- How should I be Water Baptized?
- I should be Water Baptized by Immersion. Matthew 3:16; Acts 8:36-39.
- The definition of the word Baptism - in the greek is "BAPTO". [Cloth Dying]
- What does it mean? To dip down in under, to overwhelm, to completely cover.
- Believers Baptism by Immersion.
- We do not sprinkle or pour for baptism.
- We do not practice infant baptism.
- We do practice . . .
- Dedicating our Children to Christ by faith trusting God to help us raise them in the fear and admonition of the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:28
- What is the meaning of Water Baptism?
- It is the Identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.
- At the Baptism of Jesus 4 things happened.
- Prophecy was Fulfilled.
- The Trinity was Revealed.
- Jesus Identified with sinful humanity.
- The Father is Pleased. 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:3-4
- When we are Water Baptized we bury the "Old Man" - The Nature of Sin. Romans 6:6
- Water Baptism is about Believing and Making Jesus the Lord of your Life.
- Many people have been Water Baptized but they did not believe.
- But they never made Jesus The Lord of their Life.
When You are Water Baptized . . .
You are saying to the world . . .
Jesus is my Savior, My Lord . . .
I am following His example and teaching from this day forward.