2. Lesson 26 Baptism Built On A Rock Unit 7 God Gives His Love

3. 1. What is baptism?

4. Sacrament:A sacred act that 1)is instituted by Christ, 2)combines the Word with a physical element and, 3)forgives our sins.

5. 1. What is baptism? Baptism is a sacrament. It is one of only two sacred acts that fulfill all the requirements of the definition.

6. Matthew 28:19-20 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

7. Matthew 28:19-20 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

9. 1. What is baptism? Baptism is a sacrament. It is one of only two sacred acts that fulfill all the requirements of the definition. Baptism was instituted by Christ.

10. Mark 1:8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Mark 1:8

11. Mark 1:8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

12. Ephesians 5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Ephesians 5:26

13. Ephesians 5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

15. 1. What is baptism? Baptism is a sacrament. It is one of only two sacred acts that fulfill all the requirements of the definition. Baptism was instituted by Christ. It combines water with the word.

16. Ephesians 5:26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

18. 1. What is baptism? Baptism is a sacrament. It is one of only two sacred acts that fulfill all the requirements of the definition. Baptism was instituted by Christ. It combines water with the word. Baptism forgives our sins.

19. Mark 7:3-4 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.) Mark 7:3-4

20. Mark 7:3-4 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.)

21. baptivswntai = “they BAPTIZE” baptismou;" = “BAPTIZING” Baptize means “to apply water”

22. Total Immersion: Putting someone under water Aspersion: Pouring: Sprinkling water on someone Using an instrument to run water on someone

23. 1. What is baptism? Baptism is a sacrament. It is one of only two sacred acts that fulfill all the requirements of the definition. Baptism was instituted by Christ. It combines water with the word. The water can be applied in any way because the power is not in the water, but in the word. Baptism forgives our sins.

24. 2. What does baptism do for us?

25. Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name. Acts 22:16

26. Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.

27. Galatians 3:27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:27

28. Galatians 3:27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

29. Romans 6:3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Romans 6:3

30. Romans 6:3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

31. 2. What does baptism do for us? Baptism forgives our sins. It gives us the perfect life that Jesus lived and the death that he died to pay for our sins.

32. 1 Peter 3:20-21 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, 21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20-21

33. 1 Peter 3:20-21 who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, 21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

35. 2. What does baptism do for us? Baptism forgives our sins. It gives us the perfect life that Jesus lived and the death that he died to pay for our sins. That means that death and hell no longer have any power over us.

36. Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, Titus 3:5

37. Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

38. Means of Grace:The gospel in Word and Sacrament This is how God makes us believers and how he keeps us strong in the faith!

39. 2. What does baptism do for us? Baptism forgives our sins. It gives us the perfect life that Jesus lived and the death that he died to pay for our sins. That means that death and hell no longer have any power over us. Baptism gives us the Holy Spirit, because it is a means of grace.

40. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body— whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free— and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 1 Corinthians 12:13

41. 1 Corinthians 12:13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body— whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free— and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

42. The Holy Christian Church

43. 2. What does baptism do for us? Baptism forgives our sins. It gives us the perfect life that Jesus lived and the death that he died to pay for our sins. That means that death and hell no longer have any power over us. Baptism gives us the Holy Spirit, because it is a means of grace. It makes us part of the true Christian Church.

44. 3. Whom should we baptize?

45. Acts 2:38-39 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. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” Acts 2:38-39

46. Acts 2:38-39 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. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

48. 3. Whom should we baptize? God gives baptism to all Christians, even to children and infants.

49. Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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 28:18-19

50. Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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 …”

51. 3. Whom should we baptize? God commands us to baptize all nations,which includes children. God gives baptism to all Christians, even to children and infants.

52. Psalm 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Psalm 51:5

53. Psalm 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

54. 3. Whom should we baptize? God commands us to baptize all nations,which includes children. God gives baptism to all Christians, even to children and infants. Children are sinful from birth and need to be brought to faith.

55. Luke 18:15-17 People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:15-17

56. Luke 18:15-17 People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

57. Romans 10:10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. Romans 10:10

58. Romans 10:10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

59. 3. Whom should we baptize? God commands us to baptize all nations,which includes children. God gives baptism to all Christians, even to children and infants. Children are sinful from birth and need to be brought to faith. Babies can believe, since faith is first of all, a matter of the heart.

60. John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” John 3:5-6

61. John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Read p. 228 in your catechisms!

62. Infant baptism:The practice of baptizing babies

63. Sponsor: Someone asked to take a special interest in the faith of a child Godparent:A traditional term for sponsor A sponsor or godparents must share our faith to fulfill their responsibility – they should be a part of our fellowship

64. Witness:Someone asked to be present at a baptism to testify that it took place A witness need not be a part of our fellowship, since they aren’t promising to help with the child’s spiritual growth

65. 3. Whom should we baptize? God commands us to baptize all nations,which includes children. God gives baptism to all Christians, even to children and infants. Children are sinful from birth and need to be brought to faith. Babies can believe, since faith is first of all, a matter of the heart. The Holy Spirit gives faith even to babies.

66. 4. What does our baptism mean for us every day?

67. Romans 6:1-4 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 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 6:1-4

68. Romans 6:1-4 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2 By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 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.

69. 4. What does our baptism mean for us every day? Baptism calls us to work each day to live a Christian life.

70. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10

71. 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

72. 4. What does our baptism mean for us every day? Baptism calls us to work each day to live a Christian life. It reminds us each day that we are forgiven.