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Explore the various types of baptism mentioned in the New Testament, including those commanded by Jesus, the baptism of John the Baptizer, baptism with the Holy Spirit, baptism of fire, baptism for the dead, baptism into the church, and the requirements for baptism. Discover the significance of the "One Baptism" that Jesus commanded.
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BaptismTypes Eph 4:3-6
Baptism Types There is One Baptism • Paul wrote to the Ephesians that there was One • Yet we find many Baptisms in the New Testament • There are many different Baptisms in religions today
Baptism Types Commanded by Jesus • Mt 28, Mk 16, Lk 24, Jn 3, Commanded by Jesus • Acts 2:37-38, Apostle’s fulfill Jesus’ Command • This lesson makes the case for the “One Baptism” • The One Jesus commanded • By His authority
Baptism Types Commanded by Jesus • Mt 28:19, Make disciples of all nations baptizing them… • Mk 16:15-16, preach gospel to all, he that believes and is baptized shall be saved • Lk 24:47, repentance and remission of sins preached to all nations • Jn 3:1-36, Nicodemus to be “born anew”, He that believes has everlasting life
Baptism Types Commanded by Jesus • Jesus Commanded • Mt 28:19, Make disciples of all nations baptizing them… • Mk 16:15-16, preach gospel to all, he that believes and is baptized shall be saved • Lk 24:47, repentance and remission of sins preached to all nations • Jn 3:1-36, Nicodemus to be “born anew”, He that believes has everlasting life Acts 2:37-38
Baptism Types Of John the Baptizer • Mt 3:1-7, John preaching repentance and baptism – Kingdom of Heaven is at hand • Mt 3:13-17, Jesus was baptized by John • This Baptism was an Immersion in water • This Baptism was commanded by God • This Baptism was administered by Man
Baptism Types Of John the Baptizer • We find that this baptism ended • Acts 18:24-28, Apollos instructed a different one • Act 19:1-5, Ephesians rebaptized • John’s Baptism had a purpose, it was from God, but it was not baptism in the name of Jesus!
Baptism Types With Holy Spirit • Mt 3:11, one coming after him that will baptize with the Holy Ghost and Fire • Lk 24:49, promise of the father upon them; they would be endued with power from on high • Acts 1:5, John Baptized with Water, You shall be Baptized with Holy Spirit… Soon • Acts 2:1-4, Apostles baptized with Holy Spirit
Baptism Types With Holy Spirit • This was promised by Jesus • Lk 24:49, promise of the father upon them; they would be endued with power from on high • Jn 14:16-18, 25-26, 16:7-14, promise of another comforter • This baptism was not commanded by Jesus • This was performed by God • Acts 2:1-4, Apostles baptized with Holy Spirit
Baptism Types With Holy Spirit • This Baptism was not the one Jesus commanded • Act 8:14-19, Samaria baptized but lacked Holy Spirit • Act 19:1-5, Ephesians baptized but lacked Holy Spirit • Since it was performed by God and it was different than the one Jesus commanded: it is not the “one” Jesus commanded
Baptism Types Of Fire • Mt 3:11, one coming after him that will baptize with the Holy Ghost and Fire • Could be one and the same with Holy Ghost • Acts 2:1-4, would still be fulfillment • Judgment • Mt 3:10&12, burning the chaff • Either can fit in the the context of Mt 3 • This baptism is not administered by any disciple or Apostle.
Baptism Types For the Dead • I Cor 15:29, Paul making arguments that prove there is a resurrection • Jesus did not command this one • This is not the response of a believer
Baptism Types Into the Church • I Cor 12:12-13, Baptized into one body • Missing details given in Acts 2:47, the Lord Added to the church… • Misused passage
Baptism Types Requirements • Must be correct Baptism • Acts 18:24-28, Apollos teaching corrected • Acts 19:1-5, Ephesians rebaptized • John’s was not sufficient • Though it was Immersion • Though it was commanded by God • Though it was administered by Man
Baptism Types Requirements • Faith in Jesus • Mk 16:16, Jn 3, he that believes… • Lk 24, Acts 2, Repentance • Acts 8:35-39, Ethiopian Eunuch • I Pet 3:21, answer of a good conscience
Baptism Types Requirements • Immersion in water • By Definition • By Example • Mt 3:13-17, Jesus’ Baptism (by John) was an immersion • Acts 8:38, went down into the water • By Apostolic Teaching • Rom 6, Paul’s analogy to a burial
Baptism Types There is One Baptism • Though we find many Baptisms • At the time of Paul writing the letter to Ephesians there was One • Baptism of Jesus • By His Command • Immersion in Water • For the Remission of Sins • Administered by Man • Those not baptized by this baptism were rebaptized