Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#6]
ONE BAPTISM
Matthew 3
Introduction:
1. The subject of baptism is controversial.
2. Today we will look at 2 types of baptism- Water and Holy Spirit.
3. We will also look at some different beliefs concerning these and put them to the test of Scripture.
Matthew 3
Baptism By Water
1. Which statement do you think is correct?
Ĉ Water baptism is required for salvation.
Ĉ Water baptism is not required for salvation.
2. John the Baptist was baptizing with water for repentance of sin; so why was Jesus baptized?
Ĉ Obedience to the Father regardless of what others thought.
Ĉ Symbolized His coming death, burial, and resurrection.
ƒà Was identified as God¡¦s Son by God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.
3. Why should Christians be baptized by water?
Ĉ Obedience to God regardless of what others think.
Ĉ Symbolizes spiritual death, burial, and resurrection through Jesus Christ.
Ĉ Identifies that person as a son or daughter of God.
4. A wedding ring symbolizes marriage; baptism symbolizes salvation.
5. Jesus Christ saves, not water.
Baptism By The Holy Spirit And Fire
1. Which statement do you think is corrects?
Ĉ Holy Spirit baptism is required for salvation.
Ĉ Holy Spirit baptism is not required for salvation.
2. Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire.
3. Jesus¡¦ promise of Holy Spirit baptism.
Acts 1:1-5
4. The moment a person is saved they receive the Holy Spirit.
5. Jesus came to baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Ĉ Fire revives us.
Ĉ Fire purifies us.
Ĉ Fire consumes us.
Conclusion:
Ephesians 4:4-6
1. If there is one baptism which is it? Holy Spirit baptism.
2. In order to have eternal life you must have Holy Spirit baptism.
Romans 10:9-13
3. If you die from this earth without Christ as Savior you will burn for all eternity in the Lake of Fire.
