Name: Sophia Denise C.

Bella Score: ___________

Religion and Ethics 1

ASSIGNMENT 4
Module 4: The Baptism and Temptations of Jesus
Instruction: Answer the following questions in three to five sentences. (5 points each).

1. Is baptism necessary for salvation?

Baptism is not necessary for salvation. Baptism does not save from sin but from a
bad conscience. In 1 Peter 3:21, Peter clearly taught that baptism was not a ceremonial
act of physical purification, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. Baptism is
the symbol of what has already occurred in the heart and life of one who has trusted
Christ as Savior (Romans 6:3-5; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:12). Baptism is an
important step of obedience that every Christian should take. Baptism cannot be a
requirement for salvation. To make it such is an attack on the sufficiency of the death
and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

2. What would prompt you to follow Jesus to the waters of baptism?

Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ and it
also declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a public confession of your
faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. It is the next step after salvation through
repentance and faith and is an important foundation for the Christian life. Baptism is a
symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection wherein our entrance into the water during
baptism identifies us with Christ’s death on the cross, His burial in the tomb, and His
resurrection from the dead.

3. What temptations are you facing today?

I'm off work with my household chores and lessons from my online classes and
Netflix is tempting me. So far, I've resisted, but I don't think I'm going to last much
longer, the remote is shining under the sunlight and looks very alluring. Also, spending
every single penny of mine. I am the kind of person who gets easily swayed to buy
unnecessary things especially when shopping online.

4. How do you overcome these temptations?

Sometimes, fixating on what's tempting you can make it harder to resist. Instead,
by distracting yourself by doing something fun or that engages your mind can help
fight temptation. You might try doing productive things like doing household chores,
reading a book, meditating, or going for a jog.