pg. pg. 11

12 Foundation 12 Foundation StonesStones

of Christian Faithof Christian Faith

12 Foundation 12 Foundation StonesStones

of Christian Faithof Christian Faith

RLBruderick, Jan. 2, 2011RLBruderick, Jan. 2, 2011

Foundation Stone #4:Foundation Stone #4:Water BaptismWater Baptism

pg. pg. 22Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave

the elementary teachings about the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, death, and of faith in God, instruction about instruction about baptismsbaptisms, the , the laying on of hands, the resurrection laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. of the dead, and eternal judgment. And God permitting, we will do so. And God permitting, we will do so. (NIV)(NIV)

pg. pg. 3312 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Lesson 06, Foundation Stone #4: Water BaptismLesson 06, Foundation Stone #4: Water Baptism1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do3.3. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Lesson 06, Foundation Stone #4: Water BaptismLesson 06, Foundation Stone #4: Water Baptism1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. FaithFaith towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ – towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christ –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do3.3. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

pg. pg. 4412 Points12 Points of of Foundation Stone #4: Water Baptism Foundation Stone #4: Water Baptism

1.1. Repent, believe, and get baptized (“immersed”).Repent, believe, and get baptized (“immersed”).2.2. Water baptism started with John, Jesus’ cousin.Water baptism started with John, Jesus’ cousin.3.3. Seven important things happen in water baptism:Seven important things happen in water baptism:4.4. Baptism cleanses the Bride of Christ.Baptism cleanses the Bride of Christ.5.5. Baptism gives us a clear conscience.Baptism gives us a clear conscience.6.6. Baptism is when we wash our evil hearts.Baptism is when we wash our evil hearts.7.7. Baptism clothes us with Christ, joining us to His Body.Baptism clothes us with Christ, joining us to His Body.8.8. Baptism is the death and burial of our sin nature.Baptism is the death and burial of our sin nature.9.9. Baptism shows that we are reborn just like Jesus was Baptism shows that we are reborn just like Jesus was

resurrected.resurrected.10.10. Baptism circumcises our heart into the New Covenant.Baptism circumcises our heart into the New Covenant.11.11. Baptism is done in the name of Jesus Christ because Baptism is done in the name of Jesus Christ because

He is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.He is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.12.12. After repenting and believing, it’s time to get baptized.After repenting and believing, it’s time to get baptized.

12 Points12 Points of of Foundation Stone #4: Water Baptism Foundation Stone #4: Water Baptism1.1. Repent, believe, and get baptized (“immersed”).Repent, believe, and get baptized (“immersed”).2.2. Water baptism started with John, Jesus’ cousin.Water baptism started with John, Jesus’ cousin.3.3. Seven important things happen in water baptism:Seven important things happen in water baptism:4.4. Baptism cleanses the Bride of Christ.Baptism cleanses the Bride of Christ.5.5. Baptism gives us a clear conscience.Baptism gives us a clear conscience.6.6. Baptism is when we wash our evil hearts.Baptism is when we wash our evil hearts.7.7. Baptism clothes us with Christ, joining us to His Body.Baptism clothes us with Christ, joining us to His Body.8.8. Baptism is the death and burial of our sin nature.Baptism is the death and burial of our sin nature.9.9. Baptism shows that we are reborn just like Jesus was Baptism shows that we are reborn just like Jesus was

resurrected.resurrected.10.10. Baptism circumcises our heart into the New Covenant.Baptism circumcises our heart into the New Covenant.11.11. Baptism is done in the name of Jesus Christ because Baptism is done in the name of Jesus Christ because

He is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.He is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.12.12. After repenting and believing, it’s time to get baptized.After repenting and believing, it’s time to get baptized.

pg. pg. 55

Q1: Q1:

After repenting of sins After repenting of sins and putting faith in and putting faith in Jesus Christ, what is Jesus Christ, what is the next action God the next action God expects you to do?expects you to do?

Q1: Q1:

After repenting of sins After repenting of sins and putting faith in and putting faith in Jesus Christ, what is Jesus Christ, what is the next action God the next action God expects you to do?expects you to do?

pg. pg. 66Q1: Q1: After repenting of sins and putting faith After repenting of sins and putting faith

in Jesus Christ, what is the next action God in Jesus Christ, what is the next action God expects you to do?expects you to do?

A1: To get water baptized. A1: To get water baptized. Jesus commanded that the Jesus commanded that the disciples baptize new believers.disciples baptize new believers.

Baptism, a Greek word, means to Baptism, a Greek word, means to immerseimmerse. . Mostly, baptism means to dip something Mostly, baptism means to dip something under water. It also means to under water. It also means to overwhelmoverwhelm, , to put an object completely under something. to put an object completely under something.

The Bible teaches us that God has 3 baptisms The Bible teaches us that God has 3 baptisms for His children: for His children: water, Spiritwater, Spirit and and firefire..

R1: R1: Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19

Q1: Q1: After repenting of sins and putting faith After repenting of sins and putting faith in Jesus Christ, what is the next action God in Jesus Christ, what is the next action God expects you to do?expects you to do?

A1: To get water baptized. A1: To get water baptized. Jesus commanded that the Jesus commanded that the disciples baptize new believers.disciples baptize new believers.

Baptism, a Greek word, means to Baptism, a Greek word, means to immerseimmerse. . Mostly, baptism means to dip something Mostly, baptism means to dip something under water. It also means to under water. It also means to overwhelmoverwhelm, , to put an object completely under something. to put an object completely under something.

The Bible teaches us that God has 3 baptisms The Bible teaches us that God has 3 baptisms for His children: for His children: water, Spiritwater, Spirit and and firefire..

R1: R1: Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19

pg. pg. 77

Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19 Therefore, as you Therefore, as you go, disciple all the nations, go, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

pg. pg. 88

Q2: Q2:

When and where did When and where did water baptism start?water baptism start?

Q2: Q2:

When and where did When and where did water baptism start?water baptism start?

pg. pg. 99Q2: Q2: When and where did water baptism When and where did water baptism

start?start?

A2: A2: Only in the New Testament, Only in the New Testament, some time shortly before Jesus some time shortly before Jesus began to minister, John the began to minister, John the Baptist started baptizing people Baptist started baptizing people for repentance of sins in the for repentance of sins in the Jordan River. He also baptized Jordan River. He also baptized Jesus, his cousin.Jesus, his cousin.

R1: R1: HH

Q2: Q2: When and where did water baptism When and where did water baptism start?start?

A2: A2: Only in the New Testament, Only in the New Testament, some time shortly before Jesus some time shortly before Jesus began to minister, John the began to minister, John the Baptist started baptizing people Baptist started baptizing people for repentance of sins in the for repentance of sins in the Jordan River. He also baptized Jordan River. He also baptized Jesus, his cousin.Jesus, his cousin.

R1: R1: HH

pg. pg. 1010Mat 3:1-17 In those days John the Baptist appeared, Mat 3:1-17 In those days John the Baptist appeared,

preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!" … "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near!" …

Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea and all the Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region along the Jordan began flocking to him, being region along the Jordan began flocking to him, being baptized by him in the Jordan River while they baptized by him in the Jordan River while they confessed their sins. … “I am baptizing you with water confessed their sins. … “I am baptizing you with water as a token of repentance, but the one who is coming as a token of repentance, but the one who is coming after me is stronger than I am, and I am not worthy to after me is stronger than I am, and I am not worthy to carry his sandals. It is he who will baptize you with the carry his sandals. It is he who will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” … Holy Spirit and fire.” …

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to stop him, saying, "I baptized by John. But John tried to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for now, for this is the proper way for us to fulfill all now, for this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then John let him. When Jesus had righteousness." Then John let him. When Jesus had been baptized, he immediately came up out of the been baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens opened up for him, and water. Suddenly the heavens opened up for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him. Then a voice from heaven said, coming to rest on him. Then a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him!""This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him!"

pg. pg. 1111

Q3: Q3:

Why is it so important Why is it so important to put a new believer to put a new believer under water?under water?

Q3: Q3:

Why is it so important Why is it so important to put a new believer to put a new believer under water?under water?

pg. pg. 1212

Q3: Q3: Why is it so important to put a new Why is it so important to put a new believer under water?believer under water?

A3: A3: Seven important things Seven important things happen during water happen during water baptism, according to the baptism, according to the Bible. That’s why the Bible. That’s why the Apostles ordered believers Apostles ordered believers to be water baptized.to be water baptized.

R1: R1: Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48

Q3: Q3: Why is it so important to put a new Why is it so important to put a new believer under water?believer under water?

A3: A3: Seven important things Seven important things happen during water happen during water baptism, according to the baptism, according to the Bible. That’s why the Bible. That’s why the Apostles ordered believers Apostles ordered believers to be water baptized.to be water baptized.

R1: R1: Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48Acts 2:38, Acts 10:48

pg. pg. 1313Act 2:38 Act 2:38 Peter answered them, Peter answered them,

"Repent and be baptized, every "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.Spirit as a gift.

Act 10:48 Act 10:48 So he ordered them to be So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days. for several days.

pg. pg. 1414

Q4: Q4:

(1) Baptism is for the (1) Baptism is for the cleansing of the Church. cleansing of the Church. What does that mean?What does that mean?

Q4: Q4:

(1) Baptism is for the (1) Baptism is for the cleansing of the Church. cleansing of the Church. What does that mean?What does that mean?

pg. pg. 1515Q4: Q4: (1) Baptism is for the cleansing of (1) Baptism is for the cleansing of

the Church. What does that mean?the Church. What does that mean?

A4: A4: The Church is the The Church is the Bride of Christ. The Bride Bride of Christ. The Bride is washed pure with water is washed pure with water when believers are water when believers are water baptized.baptized.

R1: R1: Ephesians 5:22-32, Acts 22:16, Ephesians 5:22-32, Acts 22:16, I Corinthians 6:11I Corinthians 6:11

Q4: Q4: (1) Baptism is for the cleansing of (1) Baptism is for the cleansing of the Church. What does that mean?the Church. What does that mean?

A4: A4: The Church is the The Church is the Bride of Christ. The Bride Bride of Christ. The Bride is washed pure with water is washed pure with water when believers are water when believers are water baptized.baptized.

R1: R1: Ephesians 5:22-32, Acts 22:16, Ephesians 5:22-32, Acts 22:16, I Corinthians 6:11I Corinthians 6:11

pg. pg. 1616Eph. 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives as Eph. 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives as

Christ loved the church and gave himself for Christ loved the church and gave himself for it, so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word, and it, washing it with water and the word, and might present the church to himself in all its might present the church to himself in all its glory, without a spot or wrinkle or anything glory, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, but holy and without fault.of the kind, but holy and without fault.

Act 22:16 What are you waiting for now? Get Act 22:16 What are you waiting for now? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.'away as you call on his name.'

1 Cor. 6:11 That is what some of you were! But 1 Cor. 6:11 That is what some of you were! But you were washed, you were sanctified, you you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of our Lord Jesus were justified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God Christ and in the Spirit of our God

pg. pg. 1717

Q5: Q5:

(2) Baptism gives a person (2) Baptism gives a person a clear conscience a clear conscience towards God. What does towards God. What does that mean?that mean?

Q5: Q5:

(2) Baptism gives a person (2) Baptism gives a person a clear conscience a clear conscience towards God. What does towards God. What does that mean?that mean?

pg. pg. 1818

Q5: Q5: (2) Baptism gives a person a clear (2) Baptism gives a person a clear conscience towards God. What does conscience towards God. What does that mean?that mean?

A5: A5: In water baptism we ask In water baptism we ask God for a clear conscience God for a clear conscience based on our faith in the based on our faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.resurrection of Jesus Christ.

R1: R1: I Peter 3:18-22I Peter 3:18-22

Q5: Q5: (2) Baptism gives a person a clear (2) Baptism gives a person a clear conscience towards God. What does conscience towards God. What does that mean?that mean?

A5: A5: In water baptism we ask In water baptism we ask God for a clear conscience God for a clear conscience based on our faith in the based on our faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.resurrection of Jesus Christ.

R1: R1: I Peter 3:18-22I Peter 3:18-22

pg. pg. 19191Peter 3:18-22 For Christ also suffered for sins 1Peter 3:18-22 For Christ also suffered for sins

once for all, an innocent person for the once for all, an innocent person for the guilty, so that he could bring you to God. He guilty, so that he could bring you to God. He was put to death in the sphere of the flesh was put to death in the sphere of the flesh but was made alive in the sphere of the spirit, but was made alive in the sphere of the spirit, in which he went and made a proclamation to in which he went and made a proclamation to those imprisoned spirits who disobeyed long those imprisoned spirits who disobeyed long ago in the days of Noah, when God waited ago in the days of Noah, when God waited patiently while the ark was being built. In it a patiently while the ark was being built. In it a few, that is, eight persons, were saved by few, that is, eight persons, were saved by water. Baptism, which is symbolized by that water. Baptism, which is symbolized by that water, now saves you also, not by removing water, now saves you also, not by removing dirt from the body, but by asking God for a dirt from the body, but by asking God for a clear conscience based on the resurrection clear conscience based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone to heaven and of Jesus Christ, who has gone to heaven and is at the right hand of God, where angels, is at the right hand of God, where angels, authorities, and powers have been made authorities, and powers have been made subject to him.subject to him.

pg. pg. 2020

Q6: Q6:

(3) Baptism symbolizes the (3) Baptism symbolizes the blood of Christ which blood of Christ which cleanses our hearts of cleanses our hearts of evil. What does that evil. What does that mean?mean?

Q6: Q6:

(3) Baptism symbolizes the (3) Baptism symbolizes the blood of Christ which blood of Christ which cleanses our hearts of cleanses our hearts of evil. What does that evil. What does that mean?mean?

pg. pg. 2121Q6: Q6: (3) Baptism symbolizes the blood of (3) Baptism symbolizes the blood of

Christ which cleanses our hearts of evil. Christ which cleanses our hearts of evil. What does that mean?What does that mean?

A6: A6: Our hearts are evil, deep in sin Our hearts are evil, deep in sin from birth. The only way to wash from birth. The only way to wash our evil hearts clean is by believing our evil hearts clean is by believing in the power of the sacrificed blood in the power of the sacrificed blood of Jesus, which we do as we are of Jesus, which we do as we are being baptized in water.being baptized in water.

R1: R1: Hebrews 10:16-Hebrews 10:16-22; 9:13-1522; 9:13-15

Q6: Q6: (3) Baptism symbolizes the blood of (3) Baptism symbolizes the blood of Christ which cleanses our hearts of evil. Christ which cleanses our hearts of evil. What does that mean?What does that mean?

A6: A6: Our hearts are evil, deep in sin Our hearts are evil, deep in sin from birth. The only way to wash from birth. The only way to wash our evil hearts clean is by believing our evil hearts clean is by believing in the power of the sacrificed blood in the power of the sacrificed blood of Jesus, which we do as we are of Jesus, which we do as we are being baptized in water.being baptized in water.

R1: R1: Hebrews 10:16-Hebrews 10:16-22; 9:13-1522; 9:13-15

pg. pg. 2222Hebrews 10:16-22 "This is the covenant that I will Hebrews 10:16-22 "This is the covenant that I will

make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws in their hearts and will write them on will put my laws in their hearts and will write them on their minds," and, "I will never again remember their their minds," and, "I will never again remember their sins and their lawless deeds." Now where there is sins and their lawless deeds." Now where there is forgiveness of these sins, there is no longer any forgiveness of these sins, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, my brothers, since we offering for sin. Therefore, my brothers, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, the new and living way that he opened for of Jesus, the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh), and since we have a great high priest over the and since we have a great high priest over the household of God, let us continue to come near with household of God, let us continue to come near with sincere hearts in full assurance of faith, sincere hearts in full assurance of faith, because because our hearts have been sprinkled clean from an our hearts have been sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies have been evil conscience and our bodies have been washed with pure water.washed with pure water.

pg. pg. 2323Hebrews 9:13-15 For if the blood of goats and Hebrews 9:13-15 For if the blood of goats and

bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are unclean purifies them with those who are unclean purifies them with physical cleansing, how much more will the physical cleansing, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works so cleanse our consciences from dead works so that we may serve the living God! This is why that we may serve the living God! This is why he is the mediator of a new covenant; so that he is the mediator of a new covenant; so that those who are called may receive the eternal those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance promised them, since a death inheritance promised them, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the has occurred that redeems them from the offenses committed under the first covenant.offenses committed under the first covenant.

pg. pg. 2424

Q7: Q7:

(4) Baptism joins us to the (4) Baptism joins us to the Body of Christ. Body of Christ.

What does that mean?What does that mean?

Q7: Q7:

(4) Baptism joins us to the (4) Baptism joins us to the Body of Christ. Body of Christ.

What does that mean?What does that mean?

pg. pg. 2525

Q7: Q7: (4) Baptism joins us to the Body of (4) Baptism joins us to the Body of Christ. What does that mean?Christ. What does that mean?

A7: A7: A person joins the group A person joins the group of believers, Christians, of believers, Christians, when they put on Christ, when they put on Christ, which happens during water which happens during water baptism.baptism.

R1: R1: Galatians 3:26-29Galatians 3:26-29

Q7: Q7: (4) Baptism joins us to the Body of (4) Baptism joins us to the Body of Christ. What does that mean?Christ. What does that mean?

A7: A7: A person joins the group A person joins the group of believers, Christians, of believers, Christians, when they put on Christ, when they put on Christ, which happens during water which happens during water baptism.baptism.

R1: R1: Galatians 3:26-29Galatians 3:26-29

pg. pg. 2626Galatians 3:26-29 For all of you are Galatians 3:26-29 For all of you are

God's children through faith in Christ God's children through faith in Christ Jesus. Indeed, Jesus. Indeed, all of you who were all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.yourselves with Christ. A person is A person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female, free person, a male or a female, because all of you are one in Christ because all of you are one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants and you are Abraham's descendants and heirs according to the promise.heirs according to the promise.

pg. pg. 2727

Q8: Q8:

(5) Baptism lets us (5) Baptism lets us experience the death and experience the death and burial of Jesus Christ. burial of Jesus Christ. What does that mean?What does that mean?

Q8: Q8:

(5) Baptism lets us (5) Baptism lets us experience the death and experience the death and burial of Jesus Christ. burial of Jesus Christ. What does that mean?What does that mean?

pg. pg. 2828Q8: Q8: (5) Baptism lets us experience the (5) Baptism lets us experience the

death and burial of Jesus Christ. What death and burial of Jesus Christ. What does that mean?does that mean?

A8: A8: Jesus was crucified, died and Jesus was crucified, died and was buried. We also need to was buried. We also need to crucify our sin, to die and be crucify our sin, to die and be buried, but not physically. We buried, but not physically. We need to be baptized, showing our need to be baptized, showing our death to sin, and go under the death to sin, and go under the water, showing our being buried.water, showing our being buried.

R1: R1: Romans 6:1-12Romans 6:1-12

Q8: Q8: (5) Baptism lets us experience the (5) Baptism lets us experience the death and burial of Jesus Christ. What death and burial of Jesus Christ. What does that mean?does that mean?

A8: A8: Jesus was crucified, died and Jesus was crucified, died and was buried. We also need to was buried. We also need to crucify our sin, to die and be crucify our sin, to die and be buried, but not physically. We buried, but not physically. We need to be baptized, showing our need to be baptized, showing our death to sin, and go under the death to sin, and go under the water, showing our being buried.water, showing our being buried.

R1: R1: Romans 6:1-12Romans 6:1-12

pg. pg. 2929Romans 6:1-11 What should we say, then? Should we Romans 6:1-11 What should we say, then? Should we

go on sinning so that grace may increase? Of course go on sinning so that grace may increase? Of course not! How can we who died as far as sin is concerned not! How can we who died as far as sin is concerned go on living in it? Or don't you know that go on living in it? Or don't you know that all of us all of us who were baptized into union with Christ who were baptized into union with Christ Jesus were baptized into his deathJesus were baptized into his death? Therefore, ? Therefore, through baptism we were buried with him into his through baptism we were buried with him into his death so that, just as Christ was raised from the death so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the Father's glory, we too may live an dead by the Father's glory, we too may live an entirely new life. For if we have become united with entirely new life. For if we have become united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old selves were crucified with him so that that our old selves were crucified with him so that our sinful bodies might be rendered powerless and our sinful bodies might be rendered powerless and we might no longer be slaves to sin. …we might no longer be slaves to sin. …you too must continually consider yourselves dead you too must continually consider yourselves dead as far as sin is concerned, but alive to God in Christ as far as sin is concerned, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.Jesus.

pg. pg. 3030

Q9: Q9:

(6) Baptism lets us (6) Baptism lets us experience resurrection, experience resurrection, renewal and rebirth, like renewal and rebirth, like Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ.

What does that mean?What does that mean?

Q9: Q9:

(6) Baptism lets us (6) Baptism lets us experience resurrection, experience resurrection, renewal and rebirth, like renewal and rebirth, like Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ.

What does that mean?What does that mean?

pg. pg. 3131Q9: Q9: (6) Baptism lets us experience (6) Baptism lets us experience

resurrection, renewal and rebirth, like resurrection, renewal and rebirth, like Jesus Christ. What does that mean?Jesus Christ. What does that mean?

A9: A9: After 3 days of being dead in After 3 days of being dead in the grave, Jesus rose to life. He the grave, Jesus rose to life. He destroyed the power of death, destroyed the power of death, giving us the hope of eternal life. giving us the hope of eternal life. We symbolize that resurrection, We symbolize that resurrection, that rebirth, by coming out of that rebirth, by coming out of the waters of baptism.the waters of baptism.

R1: R1: Colossians 2:8-14; Titus 3:4-6Colossians 2:8-14; Titus 3:4-6

Q9: Q9: (6) Baptism lets us experience (6) Baptism lets us experience resurrection, renewal and rebirth, like resurrection, renewal and rebirth, like Jesus Christ. What does that mean?Jesus Christ. What does that mean?

A9: A9: After 3 days of being dead in After 3 days of being dead in the grave, Jesus rose to life. He the grave, Jesus rose to life. He destroyed the power of death, destroyed the power of death, giving us the hope of eternal life. giving us the hope of eternal life. We symbolize that resurrection, We symbolize that resurrection, that rebirth, by coming out of that rebirth, by coming out of the waters of baptism.the waters of baptism.

R1: R1: Colossians 2:8-14; Titus 3:4-6Colossians 2:8-14; Titus 3:4-6

pg. pg. 3232Colossians 2:8-14 See to it that no one enslaves you Colossians 2:8-14 See to it that no one enslaves you

through philosophy and empty deceit according to through philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition, according to the basic principles of human tradition, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of God lives in bodily form. And you whole fullness of God lives in bodily form. And you have been brought to fullness in him, who is the have been brought to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority. In him you were head of every ruler and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision performed also circumcised with a circumcision performed without human hands by stripping off the corrupt without human hands by stripping off the corrupt nature in the circumcision performed by Christ. nature in the circumcision performed by Christ. When you were buried with him in When you were buried with him in baptismbaptism, you , you were also raised with him through faith in the power were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Even when of God, who raised him from the dead. Even when you were dead because of your offenses and the you were dead because of your offenses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with him when he forgave us all of our offenses, with him when he forgave us all of our offenses, having erased the charges that were brought against having erased the charges that were brought against us with their decrees that were hostile to us. He took us with their decrees that were hostile to us. He took those charges away when he nailed them to the those charges away when he nailed them to the cross.cross.

pg. pg. 3333Titus 3:4-6 Titus 3:4-6 and when the kindness and when the kindness

and the love to men of God our and the love to men of God our Saviour did appear (not by works Saviour did appear (not by works that that areare in righteousness that we in righteousness that we did but according to His kindness,) did but according to His kindness,) He did save us, through a He did save us, through a bathing bathing of regenerationof regeneration, and a renewing , and a renewing of the Holy Spirit, which He poured of the Holy Spirit, which He poured upon us richly, through Jesus upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour,Christ our Saviour,

pg. pg. 3434

Q10: Q10:

(7) Baptism is how we enter (7) Baptism is how we enter the New Covenant with the New Covenant with the true circumcision. the true circumcision. What does that mean?What does that mean?

Q10: Q10:

(7) Baptism is how we enter (7) Baptism is how we enter the New Covenant with the New Covenant with the true circumcision. the true circumcision. What does that mean?What does that mean?

pg. pg. 3535Q10: Q10: (7) Baptism is how we enter the New (7) Baptism is how we enter the New

Covenant with the true circumcision. What Covenant with the true circumcision. What does that mean?does that mean?

A10: A10: The Old Covenant was finished The Old Covenant was finished when Jesus died. The New Covenant when Jesus died. The New Covenant was started in His resurrection. The was started in His resurrection. The Old Covenant required a sign: Old Covenant required a sign: circumcision. The New Covenant circumcision. The New Covenant requires circumcision of the heart, requires circumcision of the heart, which happens during water baptism.which happens during water baptism.

R1: R1: Hebrews 8:6-12; Colossians 2:11-13Hebrews 8:6-12; Colossians 2:11-13

Q10: Q10: (7) Baptism is how we enter the New (7) Baptism is how we enter the New Covenant with the true circumcision. What Covenant with the true circumcision. What does that mean?does that mean?

A10: A10: The Old Covenant was finished The Old Covenant was finished when Jesus died. The New Covenant when Jesus died. The New Covenant was started in His resurrection. The was started in His resurrection. The Old Covenant required a sign: Old Covenant required a sign: circumcision. The New Covenant circumcision. The New Covenant requires circumcision of the heart, requires circumcision of the heart, which happens during water baptism.which happens during water baptism.

R1: R1: Hebrews 8:6-12; Colossians 2:11-13Hebrews 8:6-12; Colossians 2:11-13

pg. pg. 3636Hebrews 8:6-13 However, Jesus has now obtained a ministry that Hebrews 8:6-13 However, Jesus has now obtained a ministry that

is as superior to theirs as the covenant he mediates is founded is as superior to theirs as the covenant he mediates is founded on better promises. For if the first covenant had been faultless, on better promises. For if the first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need to look for a second one. But there would have been no need to look for a second one. But God found something wrong with his people when he said, God found something wrong with his people when he said, "Look! The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will "Look! The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors at the time when I took them by the hand and their ancestors at the time when I took them by the hand and brought them out of the land of Egypt. Because they did not brought them out of the land of Egypt. Because they did not remain loyal to my covenant, I ignored them, declares the Lord. remain loyal to my covenant, I ignored them, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws in their after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Never again will everyone teach his they will be my people. Never again will everyone teach his neighbor or his brother by saying, 'Know the Lord,' because all neighbor or his brother by saying, 'Know the Lord,' because all of them will know me, from the least important to the most of them will know me, from the least important to the most important. For I will be merciful regarding their wrong deeds, important. For I will be merciful regarding their wrong deeds, and I will never again remember their sins." In speaking of a and I will never again remember their sins." In speaking of a "new" covenant, he has made the first one obsolete, and what "new" covenant, he has made the first one obsolete, and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.

pg. pg. 3737Colossians 2:11-13 In him you were also Colossians 2:11-13 In him you were also

circumcised with a circumcision circumcised with a circumcision performed without human hands by performed without human hands by stripping off the corrupt nature in the stripping off the corrupt nature in the circumcision performed by Christ. circumcision performed by Christ. When you were buried with him in When you were buried with him in baptism, you were also raised with him baptism, you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Even when raised him from the dead. Even when you were dead because of your you were dead because of your offenses and the uncircumcision of offenses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with your flesh, God made you alive with him when he forgave us all of our him when he forgave us all of our offenses, offenses,

pg. pg. 3838

Q11: Q11:

What name should be used What name should be used when doing water when doing water baptism?baptism?

Q11: Q11:

What name should be used What name should be used when doing water when doing water baptism?baptism?

pg. pg. 3939Q11: Q11: What name should be used when What name should be used when

doing water baptism?doing water baptism?

A11: A11: Jesus Christ is the name of the Jesus Christ is the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He said, “When you see me, you see the said, “When you see me, you see the Father.” He said, “When I go, I will Father.” He said, “When I go, I will come again as the Comforter”- the Holy come again as the Comforter”- the Holy Spirit. The apostles and disciples Spirit. The apostles and disciples understood and always baptized understood and always baptized believers in the name of Jesus Christ, believers in the name of Jesus Christ, as He commanded them.as He commanded them.

R1: R1: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5; I Cor. 6:11; Col. 3:17Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5; I Cor. 6:11; Col. 3:17

Q11: Q11: What name should be used when What name should be used when doing water baptism?doing water baptism?

A11: A11: Jesus Christ is the name of the Jesus Christ is the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He said, “When you see me, you see the said, “When you see me, you see the Father.” He said, “When I go, I will Father.” He said, “When I go, I will come again as the Comforter”- the Holy come again as the Comforter”- the Holy Spirit. The apostles and disciples Spirit. The apostles and disciples understood and always baptized understood and always baptized believers in the name of Jesus Christ, believers in the name of Jesus Christ, as He commanded them.as He commanded them.

R1: R1: Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5; I Cor. 6:11; Col. 3:17Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5; I Cor. 6:11; Col. 3:17

pg. pg. 4040Matthew 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple Matthew 28:19 Therefore, as you go, disciple

all the nations, baptizing them in the name of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Spirit,

Act 2:38 Peter answered them, "Repent and be Act 2:38 Peter answered them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.

Act 8:16 Before this he had not come on any of Act 8:16 Before this he had not come on any of them. They had only been baptized in the them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.name of the Lord Jesus.

Act 10:48 So he ordered them to be baptized in Act 10:48 So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.him to stay for several days.

pg. pg. 4141Act 19:5 On hearing this, they were Act 19:5 On hearing this, they were

baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 6:11 That is what some of 1 Corinthians 6:11 That is what some of you were! But you were washed, you you were! But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in were sanctified, you were justified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.in the Spirit of our God.

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.to God the Father through him.

pg. pg. 4242

Q12: Q12:

When is the best time for a When is the best time for a person to experience person to experience water baptism?water baptism?

Q12: Q12:

When is the best time for a When is the best time for a person to experience person to experience water baptism?water baptism?

pg. pg. 4343Q12: Q12: When is the best time for a When is the best time for a

person to experience water baptism?person to experience water baptism?

A12: A12: We follow the directions We follow the directions and examples given in the Holy and examples given in the Holy Bible. We have no other Bible. We have no other authority. In the Bible, authority. In the Bible, believers were always baptized believers were always baptized as soon as possible after as soon as possible after repenting and believing.repenting and believing.

R1: R1: Acts 8:35, 16:29-32, 22:16Acts 8:35, 16:29-32, 22:16

Q12: Q12: When is the best time for a When is the best time for a person to experience water baptism?person to experience water baptism?

A12: A12: We follow the directions We follow the directions and examples given in the Holy and examples given in the Holy Bible. We have no other Bible. We have no other authority. In the Bible, authority. In the Bible, believers were always baptized believers were always baptized as soon as possible after as soon as possible after repenting and believing.repenting and believing.

R1: R1: Acts 8:35, 16:29-32, 22:16Acts 8:35, 16:29-32, 22:16

pg. pg. 4444Act 8:35,36 Then Philip opened his mouth and, starting Act 8:35,36 Then Philip opened his mouth and, starting

from this Scripture, told him the good news about from this Scripture, told him the good news about Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came Jesus. As they were going along the road, they came to some water. The eunuch said, "Look, there's to some water. The eunuch said, "Look, there's some water. What keeps me from being baptized?"some water. What keeps me from being baptized?"

Act 16:29-33 The jailer asked for torches and rushed Act 16:29-33 The jailer asked for torches and rushed inside. He was trembling as he knelt in front of Paul inside. He was trembling as he knelt in front of Paul and Silas. Then he took them outside and asked, and Silas. Then he took them outside and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They answered, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They answered, "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you and your family "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you and your family will be saved." Then they spoke the word of the Lord will be saved." Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and everyone in his home. At that hour of the to him and everyone in his home. At that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds. Then night he took them and washed their wounds. Then he and his entire family were baptized he and his entire family were baptized immediatelyimmediately..

Act 22:16 What are you waiting for now? Get up, be Act 22:16 What are you waiting for now? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away as you baptized, and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.'call on his name.'

pg. pg. 454512 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones

Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Next Lesson:Next Lesson:1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. FaithFaith towards God, especially towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christfaith in Jesus Christ – –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do3.3. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone

12 Foundation Stones12 Foundation Stones Hebrews 6:1-3Hebrews 6:1-3

Next Lesson:Next Lesson:1.1. RepentanceRepentance from dead works from dead works2.2. FaithFaith towards God, especially towards God, especially faith in Jesus Christfaith in Jesus Christ – –

who He is, what He did, and what He plans to dowho He is, what He did, and what He plans to do3.3. The mighty Law of The mighty Law of FaithFaith4.4. Water Water baptismbaptism5.5. Holy Spirit Holy Spirit baptismbaptism6.6. BaptismBaptism of Fire of Fire7.7. Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by Praying for, Blessing & Appointing church leaders by

laying on handslaying on hands8.8. Healing by Healing by laying on handslaying on hands9.9. Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by Imparting the Spirit and His Gifts by laying on handslaying on hands10.10. Spiritually dead Spiritually dead resurrectedresurrected11.11. Physically dead Physically dead resurrectedresurrected12.12. Eternal JudgmentEternal Judgment for absolutely everyone for absolutely everyone