BAPTISM

PRAYER:

REVIEW:

Last week we saw how necessary it is to keep the

Sabbath day holy.

INTRODUCTION:

This week we are going to talk about baptism. Our first

text is Mark 16:16 (NT 50).

POINTS TO EMPHASIZE:

1. If we believe, then it is necessary to be baptized,

because the two are connected with salvation.
2. If we believe not and are not baptizes, we shall
be lost.

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What importance did JESUS place on baptism? Let us

look at Mark 1:9-11 (NT 32).
POINT TO EMPHASIZE:

1. Mark describes the baptism of JESUS.

a. John baptized HIM in the Jordan River.
b. JESUS’ Father gave HIS blessing and approval.

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1 Peter 2:21 (NT 203) tells us why CHRIST was

baptized.
POINT TO EMPHASIZE:

1. CHRIST lived HIS life on this earth as an example,

that we should follow in HIS steps.

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Before a person is baptized, what is necessary? Matthew

28:19, 20 (NT 31) tells us.
POINTS TO EMPHASIZE:

1. Before a person is baptized, he should be taught

to observe al things – the principles of GOD’s
Word. This excludes infant baptism.
2. The baptismal formula shows that he person is to
be baptized in the name of the FATHER, SON, and
HOLY GHOST.

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What mode, or type, of baptism did the early church

practice? Acts 8:36-39 (NT 113).
POINTS TO EMPHASIZE:

1. It is necessary to believe before being baptized.

2. Philip and the eunuch went down into the water.
3. The eunuch was baptized, and both came up out
of the water.
4. This was not a sprinkling but a complete
immersion.

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What does baptism mean? What does it symbolize?

Look at Romans 6:3, 4 (NT 139).
POINTS TO EMPHASIZE:

1. We are buried with CHRIST in baptism.

2. When we rise, we rise to walk in newness of life.

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What if a person has already been baptized? Then what?

Let us look at Acts 19:1-5 (NT 124).
POINTS TO EMPHASIZE:

1. Here is an illustration of rebaptism.

2. A person should be rebaptized when a
“significantly new truth” is discovered or
followed.
a. This is either a completely new truth, or
b. A revival of truth once held but not followed.

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What will those saved be willing to do? Our last text is

Revelation 22:14 (NT 226).
POINT TO EMPHASIZE:

1. Those who are saved follow CHRIST’s commands

– all of them.

APPEAL:

CHRIST’s appeal to be baptized is just as important as HIS

other commands. The only question is, Will we heed it?

PRAYER:

1. Pray that we may see the importance of following

CHRIST all the way.
2. Pray that GOD will bless this family as they make
their decision for CHRIST and HIS truth.
3. Remember the family’s needs.

PROJECTION:

Next week our subject is on the gift of prophecy.