The Holy Spirit Works Through Baptism Lesson 10

The Sacraments  1. A Sacrament is a sacred act, 1) instituted by Christ 2) with certain visible elements connected with God’s Word. 3) by which God gives forgiveness, new life and salvation  2. There are two Sacraments: 1) Baptism 2) Lord’s Supper

What is Baptism?  Applying water in any manner in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  (the two necessary things are water and the Word of God)

What Are the Blessings of Baptism?  1. forgiveness of sins  2. a new birth/rebirth  3. salvation

For Whom is Baptism?  1. Jesus said to “make disciples of” ______ a. All people need to be ____________ b. All people need to become ____________ c. All people need the ______________ d. Even infants need these things, and they can be brought by the Holy Spirit to ________________

For Whom is Baptism?  1. Jesus said to “make disciples of” all nations a. All people need to be ____________ b. All people need to become ____________ c. All people need the ______________ d. Even infants need these things, and they can be brought by the Holy Spirit to ________________

For Whom is Baptism?  1. Jesus said to “make disciples of” all nations a. All people need to be born again b. All people need to become ____________ c. All people need the ______________ d. Even infants need these things, and they can be brought by the Holy Spirit to ________________

For Whom is Baptism?  1. Jesus said to “make disciples of” all nations a. All people need to be born again b. All people need to become God’s children c. All people need the ______________ d. Even infants need these things, and they can be brought by the Holy Spirit to ________________

For Whom is Baptism?  1. Jesus said to “make disciples of” all nations a. All people need to be born again b. All people need to become God’s children c. All people need the forgiveness of sins d. Even infants need these things, and they can be brought by the Holy Spirit to ________________

For Whom is Baptism?  1. Jesus said to “make disciples of” all nations a. All people need to be born again b. All people need to become God’s children c. All people need the forgiveness of sins d. Even infants need these things, and they can be brought by the Holy Spirit to believe in Jesus

 To assure the proper use of the Means of Grace and to avoid the possible misuse of Holy Baptism, we a. _________ adults first, and then ________ them. b. _________ children first, and then _____________ them.

 To assure the proper use of the Means of Grace and to avoid the possible misuse of Holy Baptism, we a. Instruct adults first, and then baptize them. b. _________ children first, and then _____________ them.

 To assure the proper use of the Means of Grace and to avoid the possible misuse of Holy Baptism, we a. Instruct adults first, and then baptize them. b. Baptize children first, and then instruct them.

 To assure the proper use of the Means of Grace and to avoid the possible misuse of Holy Baptism, we a. Instruct adults first, and then baptize them. b. Baptize children first, and then instruct them.  This instruction is the parent’s responsibility!

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism?

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone  2. What is the fate of the unbaptized?

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone  2. What is the fate of the unbaptized? Only unbelief condemns.

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone  2. What is the fate of the unbaptized? Only unbelief condemns.  3. How often do we need to be baptized?

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone  2. What is the fate of the unbaptized? Only unbelief condemns.  3. How often do we need to be baptized? One time

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone  2. What is the fate of the unbaptized? Only unbelief condemns.  3. How often do we need to be baptized? One time  4. In what way can baptism help us in our lives as Christians?

Further Questions  1. Who may perform a Christian Baptism? - anyone  2. What is the fate of the unbaptized? Only unbelief condemns.  3. How often do we need to be baptized? One time  4. In what way can baptism help us in our lives as Christians? Serves as a source of power for godly living.