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Discovering the Biblical Truth about Christian Baptism
Baptism is a Christian ordinance that symbolizes our union with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. It is a public testimony of faith, repentance and new birth, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to Jesus.
"Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." â Romans 6:3-4
Identification with the death and resurrection of Christ; purification and beginning of a new life in obedience to God.
Public testimony of faith, visible entrance into the community of believers and confirmation of discipleship in Christ.
Faith in Jesus and genuine repentance (Acts 2:38); a conscious decision to follow the Lord and His Word.
Through the Scriptures, we discover that the apostles and the early church consistently baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. This study explores the biblical foundations of this apostolic practice.
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ..." - Acts 2:38
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Understand the biblical baptism in the name of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Summary: Baptism unites us with the death and resurrection of Christ; new life.
Read chapterSummary: Make disciples and baptize, teaching to observe all that Jesus commanded.
Read chapterSummary: Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for forgiveness and the gift of the Spirit.
Read chapterSummary: We are united to Christ in His death and resurrection, living in newness of life.
Read chapterSummary: Repentance, baptism in the name of Jesus and reception of the Holy Spirit.
Read chapterSummary: They had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Read chapterSummary: Peter commands that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Read chapterSummary: Baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus when they came to know the full truth.
Read chapterSummary: The Spirit of truth will dwell with you and shall be in you.
Read chapterSummary: The promise of the Spirit is for all who obey the call.
Read chapterSummary: They received the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands.
Read chapterThe new birth and the life guided by the Spirit.
# Baptism in the Name of Jesus
- Objective of the Study
- Understand the biblical baptism in the name of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit
- Foundations of Baptism
- What is Baptism
- Christian initiation and new birth
- Purification of sins
- Union with Christ in death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4)
- Entrance into the community of faith
- Why be baptized?
- Obedience to the command of Jesus (Matthew 28:19-20)
- Repentance and forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38)
- Identification with Christ and new life (Romans 6:3-4)
- Baptism in the Name of Jesus
- Direct references
- Acts 2:38 â Baptism for forgiveness and gift of the Spirit
- Acts 8:16 â Samaritans baptized in the name of Jesus
- Acts 10:48 â Cornelius and household baptized in the name of Jesus
- Acts 19:5 â Ephesian disciples rebaptized in the name of Jesus
- Gift of the Holy Spirit
- Promise and fulfillment
- John 14:16-17 â Spirit as Comforter
- Acts 2:38 â Gift of the Spirit after baptism
- Acts 8:17 â They receive the Spirit after the laying on of hands
- What is the gift of the Spirit?
- Indwelling of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16)
- Seal of salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14)
- Empowerment with gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
- Production of spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23)
- Conviction of sin and sanctification (John 16:8)
- Appeal
- Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus
- Seek the gift of the Holy Spirit by faith
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins..."
đ Pentecost - First apostolic sermon
"For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."
đ Samaria - Philip baptizes the Samaritans
"And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days."
đ Cornelius' house - First Gentiles
"When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."
đ Ephesus - Paul re-baptizes the disciples
"And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."
đ Damascus - Baptism of the apostle Paul
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus..."
đ General principle - All in the name of Jesus
In all the biblical records of baptisms performed by the apostles, we consistently see baptism being done "in the name of Jesus Christ" or "in the name of the Lord Jesus".
Biblical Records
Apostolic Consistency
Savior's Name
The Scriptures clearly demonstrate that the apostolic pattern was to baptize in the name of Jesus Christ. This is not merely a historical detail, but a foundation of the early Christian faith.
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:12
Do you want to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, receiving the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)?
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