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Exploring Believer’s Baptism vs. Infant Baptism: What the Bible Says

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.

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Exploring Believer’s Baptism vs. Infant Baptism: What the Bible Says

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  1. Q & A You Asked for It What is the difference between Believer’s Baptism and Infant Baptism?

  2. Introduction • Historic Background • baptizo • Sign of Identification or Commitment (Rabbis, Roman Soldiers, etc.) To be dipped or placed into…

  3. Introduction • Historic Standard • Where stands it written? • So… What Does the Bible Say?

  4. Spiritual Baptism • Upon Conversion1 Corinthians 12:13Romans 6:3-4Ephesians 4:5Colossians 2:11-12 • Done to All Believers by God

  5. Believer’s Baptism • Matthew 3:1-12(pg. 957)

  6. Believer’s Baptism • Matthew 3:1-12 • Acts 8:5-12(pg. 1085-1086)

  7. Believer’s Baptism • Biblical Pattern: • CHALLENGE • RESPONSE • COMMITMENT • TESTIMONY

  8. Believer’s Baptism • Believer’s Baptism is an outward expression of an inward commitment.

  9. Mode of Baptism • Matthew 3:6 & Acts 8:34-38 • What best pictures the spiritual reality in Romans 6:3-4 & Colossians 2:12?

  10. Infant Baptism? • Acts 16:15, 31-33 & 1 Corinthians 1:16 • Members of a household were baptized…

  11. Infant Baptism? • Tradition – Parallel to OT Circumcision or Infant Dedication

  12. Infant Baptism Represents • Commitment of PARENTS • Expression of PARENTS’ Faith • Expression of PARENTS’ Hopes

  13. What About Getting RE-Baptized? • Example of JesusMatthew 3 (after Joseph and Mary had Him circumcised and dedicated in the temple)

  14. What About Getting RE-Baptized? • Example of John’s Disciples with Apostle Paul(Acts 19:3-5)

  15. Conclusion • Believe in the Lord Jesus to be saved! • Express that Commitment Biblically in Baptism • Personal Decision

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