hey everyone! we had our LAST DBS lesson this Saturday on Water Baptism! Some key things we learnt:
dId YoU KnOw?
the word "baptism" comes from the Greek word baptizo which means "to dip" or "to plunge" something into a fluid and then take it out again.
These are 7 cases in the New Testament about Water Baptism:
the word "baptism" comes from the Greek word baptizo which means "to dip" or "to plunge" something into a fluid and then take it out again.
These are 7 cases in the New Testament about Water Baptism:
1. Jesus Christ Himself
In Matthew 3:13-15, we read that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Jesus' cousin). John the Baptist was preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins (Mark 1:4-5) Jesus had no sin to confess and did not have to repent from anything. WHY then was Jesus baptized?
The reason was because Jesus wanted to set an example of the baptism that He desired all believers to follow:
a) Jesus was never baptized as an infant. He knew both what He was doing and why He was doing it.
b) Jesus was baptized by the full immersion into the water. Going down into the water completely, and coming up out of the water.
Water baptism is similar to a wedding. It is a public declaration of an inward commitment.
2. The Great Commission (Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19-20)
Jesus sent His disciples (us!) to all nations with this message: First, to teach the people. Second, to baptize them and third, to observe all things that He has commanded. This is the ORDER that we are to follow when we live out the great commission.
3. Peter on the day of Pentecost
In Acts 2:38, Peter told the people to repent and be baptized in Jesus' name for the forgiveness of sins. Here, we see that REPENTANCE comes before baptism.
4. Philip in Samaria
In Acts 8:12, people who believed in Jesus Christ were baptized, both men and women. Further down in the chapter, we read about Philip meeting an Ethiopian eunuch, sharing the good news of Jesus with him, and baptizing him later.
dId YoU KnOw?
Acts 8 has no verse 37! (It is actually in the footnotes because some manuscripts do not include it.)
5. Peter in Cornelius' house (Acts 10: 44-48)
6. Paul and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16: 29-33)
7. Paul and the "disciples" at Ephesus (Acts 19:4-5)
Christian water baptism is a response of a transformed heart that wants to live a life of obedience.
4 Conditions for Water Baptism
1. Repentance- genuine repentance
2. Faith in God
3. A good conscience
4. Becoming a disciple
You cannot be considered a genuine disciple until you are water baptized. But baptism is only a door into something greater! You need more thorough teaching and training to become true spiritual disciples of Christ. Strive to live a life like Jesus!
ARE INFANTS ELIGIBLE?
The 4 conditions above ruled out infants being baptized! Infants cannot repent, believe, answer with a good conscience, or become a disciple. Therefore, the answer is NO!
WHEN to be baptized?
In the New Testament Church, once a person believed in Jesus for salvation, he/she was immediately baptized.
Baptism was regarded as an urgent component of conversion, but always comes after faith!
Spiritual Significance of Water Baptism
As a sacrament, it is a means by which the grace and spiritual blessing of God flows through a believer. In Romans 5:20, 6:2, 3-5, Paul explains that the grace of God is not given to encourage us to sin even more. The grace of God is given to help us NOT to sin. For that to happen, we need 2 things:
1. DEATH: a death to sin and the old life
2. RESURRECTION: a new life lived to God and to righteousness
The way this transaction happens is through water baptism. At water baptism, there is an "official transaction" that you are "legally" identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
Water baptism opens the door to a new realm of living with Jesus! You will begin to experience and encounter God in a brand-new way. A new grace comes upon you. All of these happen only through faith! :D
THIS IS IT...for now ;D! PRAISE JESUS!
Great job to all of you who went through the lessons! A BIG thank you to all our teachers, Daryll, Joanna, Chia Wen, and Sui Fai! :D
pauline
In Matthew 3:13-15, we read that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (Jesus' cousin). John the Baptist was preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins (Mark 1:4-5) Jesus had no sin to confess and did not have to repent from anything. WHY then was Jesus baptized?
The reason was because Jesus wanted to set an example of the baptism that He desired all believers to follow:
a) Jesus was never baptized as an infant. He knew both what He was doing and why He was doing it.
b) Jesus was baptized by the full immersion into the water. Going down into the water completely, and coming up out of the water.
Water baptism is similar to a wedding. It is a public declaration of an inward commitment.
2. The Great Commission (Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19-20)
Jesus sent His disciples (us!) to all nations with this message: First, to teach the people. Second, to baptize them and third, to observe all things that He has commanded. This is the ORDER that we are to follow when we live out the great commission.
3. Peter on the day of Pentecost
In Acts 2:38, Peter told the people to repent and be baptized in Jesus' name for the forgiveness of sins. Here, we see that REPENTANCE comes before baptism.
4. Philip in Samaria
In Acts 8:12, people who believed in Jesus Christ were baptized, both men and women. Further down in the chapter, we read about Philip meeting an Ethiopian eunuch, sharing the good news of Jesus with him, and baptizing him later.
dId YoU KnOw?
Acts 8 has no verse 37! (It is actually in the footnotes because some manuscripts do not include it.)
5. Peter in Cornelius' house (Acts 10: 44-48)
6. Paul and the Philippian jailer (Acts 16: 29-33)
7. Paul and the "disciples" at Ephesus (Acts 19:4-5)
Christian water baptism is a response of a transformed heart that wants to live a life of obedience.
4 Conditions for Water Baptism
1. Repentance- genuine repentance
2. Faith in God
3. A good conscience
4. Becoming a disciple
You cannot be considered a genuine disciple until you are water baptized. But baptism is only a door into something greater! You need more thorough teaching and training to become true spiritual disciples of Christ. Strive to live a life like Jesus!
ARE INFANTS ELIGIBLE?
The 4 conditions above ruled out infants being baptized! Infants cannot repent, believe, answer with a good conscience, or become a disciple. Therefore, the answer is NO!
WHEN to be baptized?
In the New Testament Church, once a person believed in Jesus for salvation, he/she was immediately baptized.
Baptism was regarded as an urgent component of conversion, but always comes after faith!
Spiritual Significance of Water Baptism
As a sacrament, it is a means by which the grace and spiritual blessing of God flows through a believer. In Romans 5:20, 6:2, 3-5, Paul explains that the grace of God is not given to encourage us to sin even more. The grace of God is given to help us NOT to sin. For that to happen, we need 2 things:
1. DEATH: a death to sin and the old life
2. RESURRECTION: a new life lived to God and to righteousness
The way this transaction happens is through water baptism. At water baptism, there is an "official transaction" that you are "legally" identified with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection.
Water baptism opens the door to a new realm of living with Jesus! You will begin to experience and encounter God in a brand-new way. A new grace comes upon you. All of these happen only through faith! :D
THIS IS IT...for now ;D! PRAISE JESUS!
Great job to all of you who went through the lessons! A BIG thank you to all our teachers, Daryll, Joanna, Chia Wen, and Sui Fai! :D
pauline
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