BAPTISM

Lesson #3

1. Give the key reason why God instructs the Christian to be baptized.

Obedience/submission

2. In Matthew 3:13-15  Jesus was baptized to demonstrate his obedience and

submission to God and His plan.  Jesus fulfilled this before He began His public ministry.

3. List three men who were baptized after salvation in the New Testament.

1. The Ethiopian eunuch.  Acts 8:36-39
2. Apostle Paul.  Acts 9:18
3. Phillipian jailer.  Acts 16:25-33

4. What are the purposes for baptism found in Romans 6:3-4?

1.  It pictures the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.
2. It identifies us with Jesus Christ.

5. Acts 8:36-37  the Ethiopian eunuch had to fulfill two requirements before

He could be baptized.What were the two requirements?

1.  Belief
2. Confession

6. How do we know the Ethiopian eunuch and Jesus were not baptized by

sprinkling of water?

1.  The Ethiopian eunuch went down into the water.  Acts 8:26-39
2.  Jesus was baptized in the same manner.  Matthew 3:16

7. What does baptism by complete immersion in water picture?

Death, burial, and resurrection.

8. Baptism is essential in order for the Christian to service/serve and spiritual

growth.  Also, one must be willing to submit to baptism in order to be taught to follow Jesus Christ.

9. Is baptism essential for salvation?  No

Give a scripture reference that explains this.

Ephesians 2:8, 9

10. Briefly explain the primary purpose of this lesson.

To give a clear and definitive teaching on Baptism.