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Scripture Reading:  Acts 19:1-7

 

Part 2

Water Baptism:

Baptisms in the Bible

 

Intro.

1.  Eph. 4:5 – One baptism.  Yet, Bible speaks of many different baptisms.

2.  Heb. 6:1-2 – Elementary principles of Christianity from which we must go forward unto perfection (includes “doctrines of baptisms”).

3.  One baptism is the basis of our faith & means of unity in Christ (Eph. 4:5).  We can & should understand the other baptisms, too.

 

I.  BAPTISMS IN THE BIBLE.

  A.  Israel was Baptized into Moses in the Cloud & Sea – 1 Cor. 10:1-2.

    1.  Point of comparison is not the action of baptism, but the new relationship with Moses that Israel entered by following the cloud (Exo. 13: 21-22; Psa. 105:39) & passing through sea (Exo. 14:19-22).

    2.  This put Israel under obligation:

      a.  To follow leadership of Moses (relationship formed).

      b.  To respect Moses’ divine commission & to submit to his authority (follow him).

       -Christ’s baptism:  Brings one into a relationship with Christ that is based on His authority Matt. 28:19; Gal. 3:26-27.

    3.  It separated Israel from bondage of Egypt

       -Christ’s baptism:  Frees from bondage of sin – Rom. 6:3-4, 17-18.

    4.  Although Israel had been “baptized,” most perished (10:5).

       -Christ’s baptism:  Christians – 1 Cor. 10:6, 11; Gal. 5:4 (Heb. 4:11).

  B.  The Baptism of John Lk. 3:2-6 (Mk. 1:4-8).

    1.  Baptism of repentance (confessing sins) – Mk. 1:4-5.

    2.  Preparatory for Christ – Lk. 3:3-6 (1:7-8); cf. Acts 19:4.

      a.  Turned people’s hearts back to God & faithfulness – Lk. 1:17.

      b.  Acts 18:25-26 – Example of its purpose & outcome.

    3.  Not the final baptism – Acts 19:5.

    4.  This “baptism of repentance” was also used by Jesus – Jno. 4:1-2.

  C.  Holy Spirit Baptism.

    1.  Administered by Christ – Matt. 3:11.

    2.  Promised to apostles to empower them to do apostolic work (witnesses; preach gospel) – Jno. 14:16-18, 26; 15:26-27; 16:7-8, 13; Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-4.

    3.  Never a commandment to obey (don’t obey a promise!).

    4.  Not an ongoing event received by all - Acts 11:15.

    5.  Not “baptism in the name of Christ” Acts 2:38; 8:14-17; 10:47-48.

  D.  Baptism with Fire Matt. 3:11.

    1.  Fire stands for judgment/punishment (Matt. 5:22; Mk. 9:43-44).  (You don’t want this baptism!)

    2.  Not a part of Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 2:3).

    3.  Matt. 3:10, 12 – Fruitless trees & chaff – Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:14-15; 21:8.

  E.  Baptism of Suffering Mk. 10:35-40.

    1.  This baptism was Christ’s sufferings – cf. Mk.10:32-34 (Lk.12:50).

    2.  Apostles shared in this baptism (sufferings for Christ) – 10:39; 1 Cor. 4:9-13.

    3.  Christians are willing to suffer for righteousness – 1 Pet. 3:14.

  F.  Baptism for the Dead 1 Cor. 15:29.

    1.  Not a different type of water baptism.

    2.  huper:  “On account of” the dead ones (15:13, 15-16, 18-20) – Motive for baptism.

    3.  15:29-34 – Progressive argument affirming resurrection.

    4.  Another way of describing the great commission baptism.

 

II.  THE GREAT COMMISSION BAPTISM IS THE “ONE BAPTISM” OF EPHESIANS 4:5.  (Water baptism)

  A.  Its Prospects (subjects):  All Who Desire Salvation – Mk. 16:15; Acts 2:21 (2:37-38, 41; 22:16).

  B.  Its Prerequisites:

    1.  Faith in Jesus as Christ – Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 8:36-37.

    2.  Confession of faith Acts 8:37; Rom. 10: 9-10.

    3.  Repentance of sins – Acts 2:38.

  C.  Its Results:

    1.  Remission of sins – Acts 2:38.

    2.  Relation with Christ is formed – Rom. 6:3-4:

      a.  Baptized into Christ (relationship; Gal. 3:27).

      b.  Baptized into His death (benefits of blood, Rom. 5:9; Eph. 1:7).

      c.  Into death of our own sins (6:4, 2, 17-18).

    3.  Salvation – 1 Pet. 3:21.

    4.  Added to church – Acts 2:47; 1 Cor. 12:13.

 

Conclusion

1.  Only one baptism grants the sinner salvation & fellowship with Christ.

2.  Obey His commandment:  Be baptized & saved (Acts 22:16; Heb. 5:9).