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What is Baptism?
BAPTISM Term generally meaning “to dip” or “immerse,” but representing a group of words employed to signify a religious rite for ritual cleansing.
In the NT it became the rite of initiation into the Christian community, and it was interpreted theologically as a dying and rising with Christ.
Tyndale Bible dictionary (p.
144).
Root word in Greek…
The basic form is the Greek verb baptō, occurring three times (Lk 16:24; Jn 13:26; Rev 19:13) with the literal meaning “to dip” or “to dye.”
It is an act of initiation into a spiritual family
WARNING: Without the Holy Spirit’s presence in baptism, it’s just another religious activity and work of the flesh
Have you been initiated into God’s family through baptism?
Have you ever been tempted to view baptism as just a religious ritual?
What are the implications later on?
What happens if the Spirit is absent in baptism?
How does that impact your identity in Christ?
It is not necessary for salvation
Have you ever avoided baptism because it wasn’t necessary for salvation?
Explain.
Baptism Symbolizes a Spiritual Reality
Covenant with God
“I am counting on Christ; Christ is counting on me!”
How serious are you about the covenant of baptism?
Made Holy by Purification
If you feel comfortable sharing, what has God purified you from?
New Spiritual Garments
Joined with Jesus in his death, burial & resurrection
Does it ever feel like your “old self” is a zombie trying to take you back over?
How can Romans 6:3-6 help?
Transferred into new family
What makes a strong family?
How is God’s family made strong?
Baptism Anchors Your Identity
Like a birthday or wedding anniversary
Something to remind you when you forget (like birthday)
Declares to others who you are (like wedding ring)
Helps keep you from drifting when storms hit your life
Satan will try and knock you off course
Storms will come into your life simply because of sin and the curse of Adam
Has baptism ever been an anchor for you?
Explain.
Next Steps
Memorize Colossians 2:12
Get baptized in obedience to anchor your identity in Christ
Rejoice in who I am as a child of God
Reconsider how I view baptism
VIDEO: Water-The Beauty of Baptism (Journey Box Media)
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