2. Going On To Maturity Unit Six: The Sacraments

3. Going On To Maturity Lesson Twenty-three: Holy Baptism, part 2

4. Sacrament of Initiation What is the power in Baptism? What does Baptism mean for our daily life?

5. What is the power in baptism? A sacred act which: 1. Instituted by Christ 2. Combines the word with a visible element 3. Gives and seals the forgiveness of sins ONLY TWO THINGS MEET ALL THREE QUALIFICATIONS!

6. What is the power in baptism? Baptism Question 275 (p. 233) John 3:5 The Holy Spirit works in baptism Titus 3:5

7. What is the power in baptism? Baptism Question 276 (p. 235) Ephesians 5:25-26 The Holy Spirit works through the WORD in Baptism 1 Peter 1:23

8. What is the power in baptism? Question 277a (p. 235) Acts 2:38-39

9. What is the power in baptism? Question 277b (p. 235) Mark 16:16 Colossians 2:12

10. What is the power in baptism? Question 278 (p. 235-6) 1 Peter 3:21 Titus 3:5-7

11. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 279 (p. 237) Romans 6:3,6

12. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 280 (p. 238) Galatians 5:17 Galatians 5:19-21

13. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 281 (p. 238) Colossians 2:11-12

14. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 282 (p. 238-40) Psalm 38:18 Psalm 51:4,17 Contrition: Being sorry for the sins we have committed

15. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 282 (p. 238-40) 2 Corinthians 7:10 Acts 20:21 Repentance: Trusting that we are forgiven for the sins we have committed

16. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 283 (p. 240) Ephesians 4:22-24 Galatians 5:22-23 Fruits of Repentance: The change in the way we live because we are forgiven

17. What does Baptism mean for our daily life? Question 284 (p. 240-1) Galatians 3:27 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Colossians 2:6-7 NOT “I was baptized” but “I am baptized”