Exploring Believer’s Baptism vs. Infant Baptism: What the Bible Says
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Delve into the historical, biblical, and practical differences between Believer's Baptism and Infant Baptism, examining scriptures, modes of baptism, and implications for personal faith and commitment.
Exploring Believer’s Baptism vs. Infant Baptism: What the Bible Says
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Q & A You Asked for It What is the difference between Believer’s Baptism and Infant Baptism?
Introduction • Historic Background • baptizo • Sign of Identification or Commitment (Rabbis, Roman Soldiers, etc.) To be dipped or placed into…
Introduction • Historic Standard • Where stands it written? • So… What Does the Bible Say?
Spiritual Baptism • Upon Conversion1 Corinthians 12:13Romans 6:3-4Ephesians 4:5Colossians 2:11-12 • Done to All Believers by God
Believer’s Baptism • Matthew 3:1-12(pg. 957)
Believer’s Baptism • Matthew 3:1-12 • Acts 8:5-12(pg. 1085-1086)
Believer’s Baptism • Biblical Pattern: • CHALLENGE • RESPONSE • COMMITMENT • TESTIMONY
Believer’s Baptism • Believer’s Baptism is an outward expression of an inward commitment.
Mode of Baptism • Matthew 3:6 & Acts 8:34-38 • What best pictures the spiritual reality in Romans 6:3-4 & Colossians 2:12?
Infant Baptism? • Acts 16:15, 31-33 & 1 Corinthians 1:16 • Members of a household were baptized…
Infant Baptism? • Tradition – Parallel to OT Circumcision or Infant Dedication
Infant Baptism Represents • Commitment of PARENTS • Expression of PARENTS’ Faith • Expression of PARENTS’ Hopes
What About Getting RE-Baptized? • Example of JesusMatthew 3 (after Joseph and Mary had Him circumcised and dedicated in the temple)
What About Getting RE-Baptized? • Example of John’s Disciples with Apostle Paul(Acts 19:3-5)
Conclusion • Believe in the Lord Jesus to be saved! • Express that Commitment Biblically in Baptism • Personal Decision