Pastor: Harry M. Krolus
BAPTISM
I. Introduction
A. What is baptism? (from the Greek noun βάπτισμα)
B. Why do we baptize?
C. Why is baptism important?
II. A Little history
A. Cleansings, or baptisms, were common in the Old Testament
1.Leviticus 12:1-8
2. Leviticus 14:1-8
3. Leviticus 16:4, 23-24
4. Exodus 30:17-21
B. Other cultures and sects had ceremonial ceremonies involving water
1. Babylonians
2. Egyptians
3. Essenes
III. What the Bible says.
A. Roots in circumcision
1. Genesis 17:10-11
2. Ephesians 2:11-13
3. Colossians 2:11-12
B. Why do we baptize?
1. Matthew 28:19
2. Ephesians 2:1-3
3. Romans 3:19-23
4. Psalm 51:5
C. What does baptism do for us?
1. John 3:3-6
2. Acts 22:16
3. Acts 2:38
4. Mark 16:16
5. 1 Corinthians 12:13
6. 1 Peter 3:21
D. Whom do we baptize?
1. Matthew 28:19
2. Acts 2:41
3. Acts 8:12
4. Acts 8:36-38
5. Acts 16:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:16
6. Luke 18:15-17
E. With what do we baptize?
a. Acts 8:36-38, 10:47
b. Ephesians 5:26
F. Why was Jesus baptized according to Matthew 3:15
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