New Testament Survey Lesson 04 John the Baptist

New Testament Survey Lesson 4
Subject Baptism
Theme Why do we believe what we believe about baptism
Prop Every Christian should understand baptism doctrine
Tran by looking at these three areas
1. John the Baptist’s ministry
A. What is the fruit worthy of Repentance? The fruit is fulfilling the law, they are still in transition Matthew 3:8-10, Luke 3:8,9, I Samuel 15:22
B. Why does John mix baptism and repentance? Is Baptism part of salvation? No. John is transitioning to Christ Matthew 3:6, Mark 1:4, Luke 3:3 Acts 19:1-7
C. Said he wasn’t Christ Luke 3:15-17 John 1:19-28
2. Baptism of Jesus
A. Jesus was the Son of God before He was baptized. Mark 1:1, Matthew 3:17, Mark 1:11 Luke 3:22, John 1:18,34
B. John baptism just water. Jesus baptism Holy Ghost. Matt 3:11, 16 Mark 1:8, 10, Luke 3:16, 21, 22 John 1:33 Acts 19:4-6
C. Jesus was not baptized because of sin, but because of example. Mathew 3:13-17, 28:19 John 1:29-34
3. Baptism in the New testament
A. Belief comes before baptism Acts 8:36-38, 10:44-48
B. If you were baptized before salvation you need to get baptized after salvation Acts 19:1-7
C. Baptism and Church membership Acts 2:41
D. Great commission involves baptism Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-18