Lesson 3
Baptism

Baptism in water has been instituted by God as a definite part of the new birth experience. Baptism identifies us with Jesus Christ in a unique and fulfilling way. The following study points out the scriptural background and commandment about baptism.

1. What two elements did Jesus say were necessary to be born again in John 3:5?

2. What was John the Baptist’s baptism for? Mark 1:4

3. What did Jesus commission the disciples to do in the following scriptures?

   1. Matthew 28:19

   2. Mark 16:16

   3. Luke 24:47

4. What did Peter say water baptism was for in Acts 2:38?

5. What did Peter command the household of Cornelius to do? Acts 10:48?

6. Why did Paul re-baptize the Ephesian believers in Acts 19:3-5?

7. Who did Paul baptize in the following scriptures?

   1. Acts 16:14-14

   2. Acts 19:1-5

8. What does baptism identify us with according to the following?

   1. Romans 6:4

   2. Colossians 2:11-12

9. What does Acts 4:12 tell us about the name of Jesus?

10. In whose name did Jesus come? John 5:43

11. What is the name of the Son? Matthew 1:21

12. In whose name is the Holy Spirit sent? John 14:26

13. According to the following scriptures, Matthew 28:19, John 5:43, Matthew 1:21, John 14:26 what is the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

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