Understanding Baptism
Lesson 2: Christian Principles - Lesson 2 Workbook
Understanding Baptism
Verses to Remember
"By being baptized, we were buried with Christ into his death. Christ has been raised from the dead by the Father's glory. And like Christ we also can live a new life." (Romans 6: 4)
“What should we say then? Should we keep on sinning so that God's grace can increase? Not at all! As far as sin is concerned, we are dead. So how can we keep on sinning? All of us were baptized into Christ Jesus. Don't you know that we were baptized into his death? By being baptized, we were buried with Christ into his death. Christ has been raised from the dead by the Father's glory. And like Christ we also can live a new life. By being baptized, we have been joined with him in his death. We will certainly also be joined with him in his resurrection. We know that what we used to be was nailed to the cross with him. That happened so our sinful bodies would lose their power. We are no longer slaves of sin. Those who have died have been set free from sin." (Romans 6: 1-7)
WHAT IS BAPTISM?
A. Baptism is an Important Part of God's Plan for Salvation
HEARD | BELIEVED | REPENTED | CONFESSED | BAPTIZED |
Day of Pentecost Acts 2:14-41 | Acts 2: 37,38 | Acts 2: 38-41 | ||
Samaria Acts 8:4-13 | Acts 8: 12 | Acts 8: 12,13 | ||
Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:35-39 | Acts 8: 36,37 | Acts 8: 37 | Acts 8: 38 | |
Cornelius Acts 10:34-48 | Acts 10: 43 | Acts 10: 48 | ||
Lydia Acts 16:13-15 | Acts 16: 14 | Acts 16: 15 | ||
The Jailer Acts 16:31-33 | Acts 16: 31 | Acts 16: 33 |
Acts 2:38-41; 8:35-39; 10:34-48
1. . Why do you believe Baptism is mentioned in every account?
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2. What does that say about the importance of baptism?
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B. Baptism is Our Response to God
1 Peter 3:21
1. What is Baptism according to this verse?
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C. Baptism is by Immersion, According to Scripture
1. What proof do we have for baptism to be by immersion?
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WHAT BAPTISM DOES:
A. Baptism Makes Disciples
Matthew 28: 19
1. Who should go and make disciples?
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2. Where should we go to make disciples?
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Galatians 3:26,27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21
1. What does it mean to have "Clothed yourself with Christ?"
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2. How are we connected to Christ through Baptism?
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Romans 6: 1-7
1. What does this passage say baptism is like?
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2. Besides in his death, how are we united with Christ according to v. 5?
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3. What does this result in according to verse 7?
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B. Baptism Represents the Forgiveness of Our Sins
Acts 2:38 and 1 Peter 3:21
1. Why did Peter say "Repent" and be "Baptized"?
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2. Does Baptism save us? Why or why not?
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Verses on Baptism
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Homework
• Memorize Romans 6:4 (For an extra challenge, memorize Romans 6: 1-7)
• Look up the verses in the box above. Ask yourself what each one says about baptism, and how they relate to some of the questions you may have about baptism.
• If you have yet to be baptize according to scripture, and believe God is speaking to you about that, please get with your youth leader or pastor as soon as possible this week.