Sunday Mornings September-November 2006

Sunday MorningsSunday MorningsSeptember-November September-November

20062006

Sunday MorningsSunday MorningsSeptember-November September-November

20062006

Lesson 1:Lesson 1:IntroductionIntroductionLesson 1:Lesson 1:IntroductionIntroduction

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words

– English noun “baptism” (Gk: baptisma)English noun “baptism” (Gk: baptisma)• Process of immersion, submersion, overwhelmingProcess of immersion, submersion, overwhelming

– English verb “baptize” (Gk: baptizo)English verb “baptize” (Gk: baptizo)• To immerse, submerge, overwhelmTo immerse, submerge, overwhelm

– English noun “baptist” (Gk: baptistes)English noun “baptist” (Gk: baptistes)• One who immerses, submerges, overwhelms othersOne who immerses, submerges, overwhelms others

– Transliteration—new word corresponding Transliteration—new word corresponding lettersletters

– Greek “bapto” = to dip (Lk. 16:24; Jn. 13:26)Greek “bapto” = to dip (Lk. 16:24; Jn. 13:26)– Immersion required from simple readingImmersion required from simple reading

• John 3:23; Mark 1:10; Acts 8:38-39; Rom. 6:3-4John 3:23; Mark 1:10; Acts 8:38-39; Rom. 6:3-4

• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words– English noun “baptism” (Gk: baptisma)English noun “baptism” (Gk: baptisma)

• Process of immersion, submersion, overwhelmingProcess of immersion, submersion, overwhelming

– English verb “baptize” (Gk: baptizo)English verb “baptize” (Gk: baptizo)• To immerse, submerge, overwhelmTo immerse, submerge, overwhelm

– English noun “baptist” (Gk: baptistes)English noun “baptist” (Gk: baptistes)• One who immerses, submerges, overwhelms othersOne who immerses, submerges, overwhelms others

– Transliteration—new word corresponding Transliteration—new word corresponding lettersletters

– Greek “bapto” = to dip (Lk. 16:24; Jn. 13:26)Greek “bapto” = to dip (Lk. 16:24; Jn. 13:26)– Immersion required from simple readingImmersion required from simple reading

• John 3:23; Mark 1:10; Acts 8:38-39; Rom. 6:3-4John 3:23; Mark 1:10; Acts 8:38-39; Rom. 6:3-4



What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject

– Baptism, baptize, baptized, baptizing, Baptism, baptize, baptized, baptizing, baptistbaptist

Found at least 114 times in 91 versesFound at least 114 times in 91 verses– Plus times where topic is discussed but Plus times where topic is discussed but

a “bapt-” is not useda “bapt-” is not used– Total of more than 120 times in N.T.Total of more than 120 times in N.T.

= An Important Bible subject= An Important Bible subject

• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject

– Baptism, baptize, baptized, baptizing, Baptism, baptize, baptized, baptizing, baptistbaptist

Found at least 114 times in 91 versesFound at least 114 times in 91 verses– Plus times where topic is discussed but Plus times where topic is discussed but

a “bapt-” is not useda “bapt-” is not used– Total of more than 120 times in N.T.Total of more than 120 times in N.T.

= An Important Bible subject= An Important Bible subject

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:2

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23


Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13


Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8




Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16






Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1

““Bapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 versesBapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 verses



What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)

– Passage/Book filled with message of Passage/Book filled with message of unityunity

– Seven baptisms mentioned in New Seven baptisms mentioned in New Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)

– Which ONE is the ONE?Which ONE is the ONE?– It had to be something experienced by It had to be something experienced by

every Christian, else where’s the unity?every Christian, else where’s the unity?

• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)

– Passage/Book filled with message of Passage/Book filled with message of unityunity

– Seven baptisms mentioned in New Seven baptisms mentioned in New Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)

– Which ONE is the ONE?Which ONE is the ONE?– It had to be something experienced by It had to be something experienced by

every Christian, else where’s the unity?every Christian, else where’s the unity?

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:2

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25
















““One Baptism” = Baptism unto Moses???One Baptism” = Baptism unto Moses???

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25
















““One Baptism” = Baptism of sufferings???One Baptism” = Baptism of sufferings???

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7




Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8

Ac. 18:8Ac. 18:8Ac. 18:8Ac. 18:8Ac. 2:38Ac. 2:38Ac. 2:38Ac. 2:38Mt. 14:2Mt. 14:2Mt. 14:2Mt. 14:2










““One Baptism” = Baptism for the dead???One Baptism” = Baptism for the dead???

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25
















““One Baptism” = Baptism with fire???One Baptism” = Baptism with fire???

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25












Ac. 10:47Ac. 10:47Ac. 10:47Ac. 10:47Jn. 3:26Jn. 3:26Jn. 3:26Jn. 3:26Lk. 7:20Lk. 7:20Lk. 7:20Lk. 7:20Mk. 1:8Mk. 1:8Mk. 1:8Mk. 1:8


Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Jn. 3:22Jn. 3:22Jn. 3:22Jn. 3:22Mk. 1:4Mk. 1:4Mk. 1:4Mk. 1:4Mt. 3:6Mt. 3:6Mt. 3:6Mt. 3:6


““One Baptism” = Baptism of John???One Baptism” = Baptism of John???


Baptism of JohnBaptism of JohnBaptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

Baptism of JohnBaptism of John• Burial in water (John 3:23)Burial in water (John 3:23)• Ordained/Authorized by God (Mt. 21:25-26)Ordained/Authorized by God (Mt. 21:25-26)• Told to believe on the coming Jesus (Ac. 19:4)Told to believe on the coming Jesus (Ac. 19:4)• Required repentance (Mk. 1:4; Mt. 3:2, 7-8)Required repentance (Mk. 1:4; Mt. 3:2, 7-8)• Confessing their sins (Mt. 3:6)Confessing their sins (Mt. 3:6)• For the remission of sins (Mk. 1:4)For the remission of sins (Mk. 1:4)• For Jews only (Lk. 1:16; Ac. 13:24; Mk. 1:2-3)For Jews only (Lk. 1:16; Ac. 13:24; Mk. 1:2-3)• Limited duration—prepare for Christ (Jn. 3:26-Limited duration—prepare for Christ (Jn. 3:26-

30)30)• Not into the death of JesusNot into the death of Jesus• Not “in the name of Jesus”Not “in the name of Jesus”

• Burial in water (John 3:23)Burial in water (John 3:23)• Ordained/Authorized by God (Mt. 21:25-26)Ordained/Authorized by God (Mt. 21:25-26)• Told to believe on the coming Jesus (Ac. 19:4)Told to believe on the coming Jesus (Ac. 19:4)• Required repentance (Mk. 1:4; Mt. 3:2, 7-8)Required repentance (Mk. 1:4; Mt. 3:2, 7-8)• Confessing their sins (Mt. 3:6)Confessing their sins (Mt. 3:6)• For the remission of sins (Mk. 1:4)For the remission of sins (Mk. 1:4)• For Jews only (Lk. 1:16; Ac. 13:24; Mk. 1:2-3)For Jews only (Lk. 1:16; Ac. 13:24; Mk. 1:2-3)• Limited duration—prepare for Christ (Jn. 3:26-Limited duration—prepare for Christ (Jn. 3:26-

30)30)• Not into the death of JesusNot into the death of Jesus• Not “in the name of Jesus”Not “in the name of Jesus”

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36


Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16

Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12

Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41


Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33


Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16

Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48


Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18

Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

““One Baptism” = Baptism of the Holy Spirit???One Baptism” = Baptism of the Holy Spirit???Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33


Baptism of the Holy SpiritBaptism of the Holy SpiritBaptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

Baptism of the Holy SpiritBaptism of the Holy Spirit• Prophesied by Joel (2:28-29)Prophesied by Joel (2:28-29)• Promised by Jesus to the apostles (Ac. 1:5; Promised by Jesus to the apostles (Ac. 1:5;

11:16)11:16)• Promised rec’d rather than command obeyed Promised rec’d rather than command obeyed

(Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4)(Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4)• Purpose: miraculous “power” (Lk. 24:49; Ac. 1:8)Purpose: miraculous “power” (Lk. 24:49; Ac. 1:8)

– To guide in revealing the truth (Jn. 16:13; Heb. 2:3-4)To guide in revealing the truth (Jn. 16:13; Heb. 2:3-4)

• Administered by the Lord (Mt. 3:11; John 1:33)Administered by the Lord (Mt. 3:11; John 1:33)• Only two examples found (Ac. 2 & 10; 11:15-16)Only two examples found (Ac. 2 & 10; 11:15-16)• Differs from baptism “in the name of Jesus” (Ac. Differs from baptism “in the name of Jesus” (Ac.

10:47-48)10:47-48)• Ended in first century – word is now confirmedEnded in first century – word is now confirmed

• Prophesied by Joel (2:28-29)Prophesied by Joel (2:28-29)• Promised by Jesus to the apostles (Ac. 1:5; Promised by Jesus to the apostles (Ac. 1:5;

11:16)11:16)• Promised rec’d rather than command obeyed Promised rec’d rather than command obeyed

(Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4)(Lk. 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4)• Purpose: miraculous “power” (Lk. 24:49; Ac. 1:8)Purpose: miraculous “power” (Lk. 24:49; Ac. 1:8)

– To guide in revealing the truth (Jn. 16:13; Heb. 2:3-4)To guide in revealing the truth (Jn. 16:13; Heb. 2:3-4)

• Administered by the Lord (Mt. 3:11; John 1:33)Administered by the Lord (Mt. 3:11; John 1:33)• Only two examples found (Ac. 2 & 10; 11:15-16)Only two examples found (Ac. 2 & 10; 11:15-16)• Differs from baptism “in the name of Jesus” (Ac. Differs from baptism “in the name of Jesus” (Ac.

10:47-48)10:47-48)• Ended in first century – word is now confirmedEnded in first century – word is now confirmed

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3




Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12

Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41


Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33

Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15

Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16

Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48

Ac. 10:47Ac. 10:47Ac. 10:47Ac. 10:47

Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18Ac. 9:18

Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

““One Baptism” = Baptism of the One Baptism” = Baptism of the Great CommissionGreat Commission


Baptism of the Great Baptism of the Great CommissionCommission


Baptism of the Great Baptism of the Great CommissionCommission• Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)• Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)• Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)• Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)• To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)• Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus” Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus”

(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)• Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)• Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)• Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)

• Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)• Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)• Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)• Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)• To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)• Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus” Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus”

(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)• Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)• Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)• Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)



What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)

– Passage/Book filled with message of unityPassage/Book filled with message of unity– Seven baptisms mentioned in New Seven baptisms mentioned in New

Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)– Which ONE is the ONE?Which ONE is the ONE?– It had to be something experienced by It had to be something experienced by

every Christian, else where’s the unity?every Christian, else where’s the unity?– The One Baptism: The One Baptism: WHAT IS IT’S WHAT IS IT’S

PURPOSE?PURPOSE?

• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)

– Passage/Book filled with message of unityPassage/Book filled with message of unity– Seven baptisms mentioned in New Seven baptisms mentioned in New

Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)Testament (cf. Heb. 6:2)– Which ONE is the ONE?Which ONE is the ONE?– It had to be something experienced by It had to be something experienced by

every Christian, else where’s the unity?every Christian, else where’s the unity?– The One Baptism: The One Baptism: WHAT IS IT’S WHAT IS IT’S

PURPOSE?PURPOSE?



What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?



What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

Please submit any questions about Please submit any questions about baptism that you would like to see baptism that you would like to see discussed this quarter (on paper, in discussed this quarter (on paper, in email, by phone, with carrier pigeon, or email, by phone, with carrier pigeon, or thru mental telepathy).thru mental telepathy).

I’ll try to work them in (no guarantees!).I’ll try to work them in (no guarantees!).

• Definition of WordsDefinition of Words• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

Please submit any questions about Please submit any questions about baptism that you would like to see baptism that you would like to see discussed this quarter (on paper, in discussed this quarter (on paper, in email, by phone, with carrier pigeon, or email, by phone, with carrier pigeon, or thru mental telepathy).thru mental telepathy).

I’ll try to work them in (no guarantees!).I’ll try to work them in (no guarantees!).

Documents

Sunday Mornings September-November 2006