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1 Believers’ Baptism

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3 What is baptism?

4 Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised?

5 Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised? When should I get baptised?

6 Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised? When should I get baptised? What should I expect?

7 Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised? When should I get baptised? What should I expect? Some practicalities

8 What is baptism?

9 Old Testament Picture What is baptism?

10 Old Testament Picture What is baptism?

11 …. our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 Old Testament Picture What is baptism?

12 Baptised into MosesBaptised into Christ Old Testament Picture

13 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Baptised into Christ Old Testament Picture

14 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Baptised into Christ Old Testament Picture

15 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Went through the water of the Red Sea Baptised into Christ Old Testament Picture

16 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Went through the water of the Red Sea The soldiers that wanted to take them back were cut off Baptised into Christ Old Testament Picture

17 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Went through the water of the Red Sea The soldiers that wanted to take them back were cut off Baptised into Christ You follow Christ Old Testament Picture

18 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Went through the water of the Red Sea The soldiers that wanted to take them back were cut off Baptised into Christ You follow Christ Set free and saved from slavery to sin & the devil Old Testament Picture

19 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Went through the water of the Red Sea The soldiers that wanted to take them back were cut off Baptised into Christ You follow Christ Set free and saved from slavery to sin & the devil Go through the waters of baptism Old Testament Picture

20 What is baptism? Baptised into Moses They followed Moses Set free and saved from slavery to Pharaoh Went through the water of the Red Sea The soldiers that wanted to take them back were cut off Baptised into Christ You follow Christ Set free and saved from slavery to sin & the devil Go through the waters of baptism Powers that want to draw you back are cut off by faith Old Testament Picture

21 Gods Visual Aid

22 Your Journey

23 Jesus’ Journey

24 A Faith Journey

25 Death to our old self

26 Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:3-4 Death to our old self

27 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Death to our old self

28 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Death to our old self For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3

29 …having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:12 Newness of Life

30 Ananias said to Saul… and now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptised and wash your sins away, calling on His Name.‘ Acts 22:16 Cleansing

31 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26 Entry into the Family of God

32 Full Immersion

33 Baptizo = to immerse

34 Why do I need to be baptised?

35 Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: –Jesus was baptised

36 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: –Jesus was baptised As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. Matthew 3:16

37 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others

38 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John. – John 4:1

39 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it

40 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

41 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT

42 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:41

43 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT …many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized. Acts 18:8

44 Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT Therefore we need to be baptised out of obedience.

45 When should I get baptised?

46 As soon as possible after being born again When you are old enough to fully understand what you are doing

47 When should I get baptised? Acts 2:38

48 When should I get baptised? Acts 2:38 Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

49 When should I get baptised? Acts 2:41

50 When should I get baptised? Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptised, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

51 When should I get baptised? Phillip & the Ethiopian Official Acts 8:26-39

52 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again?

53 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – Matt 3:5 – genuine repentance

54 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – Matt 3:5 – genuine repentance People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

55 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!

56 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! –Genuineness of conversion recognised by others in the church – there are no baptisms done in isolation.

57 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! –Genuineness of conversion recognised by others in the church – there are no baptisms done in isolation. –Not about being perfect.

58 When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! –Genuineness of conversion recognised by others in the church – there are no baptisms done in isolation. –Not about being perfect. –No areas of known sin just tolerating.

59 What should I expect? At Jesus’ baptism Matthew 3:16-17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."

60 What should I expect?

61 Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be present

62 What should I expect? Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be present Open heaven – Expectation to hear personally from God

63 What should I expect? Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be present Open heaven – Expectation to hear personally from God Receive a fresh empowering of the Holy Spirit

64 Next Steps

65 Do I believe that…

66 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today?

67 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins?

68 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God?

69 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I...

70 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life?

71 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life?

72 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life?

73 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life? Expect through baptism...

74 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life? Expect through baptism... –Father God to speak to you in a meaningful way

75 Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life? Expect through baptism... –Father God to speak to you in a meaningful way –The Holy Spirit to empower you

76 Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus?

77 Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus?

78 Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus? What has changed since you’ve come to know Jesus and put your faith in him?

79 Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus? What has changed since you’ve come to know Jesus and put your faith in him? –What do you know now that you didn’t before? What difference has this made? –How have your feelings, thoughts, attitudes and behaviour changed?

80 Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus? What has changed since you’ve come to know Jesus and put your faith in him? –What do you know now that you didn’t before? What difference has this made? –How have your feelings, thoughts, attitudes and behaviour changed? What are you particularly looking forward to in your growing relationship with God?

81 Baptism Practicalities


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