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Dive into the foundational doctrines of baptisms as outlined in Scripture. This overview explores the essential elements of water baptism, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and Christ’s command for believers. Discover the significance of each baptism, the transition from John's baptism to the teachings of Jesus, and how these practices contribute to stability and ability to teach within the Christian community. Gain insight into the necessary steps for genuine repentance and receiving the Holy Spirit, and the roles these baptisms play in one's spiritual journey.
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ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES • Some doctrines are hard to understand, 2 Pt. 3:14-18 • Not impossible, Eph. 5:17 • Twisted by some • Must grow
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms • Other things are fundamental, Heb. 6:1, 2 • Give stability • Ability to teach others • Includes: doctrine of baptisms
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms John’s Fire Holy Spirit Christ’s
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms John’s In much water, Mt. 3:5, 6, 11; Jn. 3:23 Of repentance, Mk. 1:4; Lk. 3:3 Required, Lk. 7:29, 30 Not valid after Pentecost, Acts 19:1-5
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Fire • John rebuked men for their sins • Jewish leaders, Mt. 3:7-9 • Others, Lk. 3:7-14
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Fire • Warned of judgment to come, Mt. 3:10-12 • Sinners cast into fire • Jesus: Judge • Contrast to Spirit baptism • Paul’s teaching, 2 Thes. 1:6-10
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Holy Spirit John preached about it, Mt. 3:11 Jesus promised it, Acts 1:4-8 Apostles received it, Acts 2:1-21
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Holy Spirit • Cornelius’ household received it, Acts 10:44-48; 11:15-18 • Distinct from water baptism • Like apostles in Acts 2
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Christ’s • He commanded men to be baptized • By His authority, Mt. 28:18-20 • All “creatures,” Mk. 16:15, 16
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Christ’s • How done • Water, Acts 8:36-39 • Burial, Col. 2:11, 12
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Christ’s • Who for • Believer, Mk. 16:16 • Penitent, Acts 2:38 • Confessor, Acts 8:36-39
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Christ’s • What it does • Remission of sins, Acts 2:38; 22:16 • Enter kingdom/body, Acts 2:47; 1 Cor. 12:13 • Put on Christ, Gal. 3:26, 27; Rom. 6:3, 4
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES Baptisms Christ’s • Only baptism today, Eph. 4:4-6 • Not John’s baptism • Not Holy Spirit baptism • Not baptism of fire