INTRODUCTION
In dealing with the Doctrine of Baptisms there are two very important points
that must be established. First of all, we must understand the meaning of the
word “baptism.” [Baptism = (Baptismos) = Baptisms, washing. This word comes from the word Baptizo [to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge, to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water, to wash one's self, bathe to overwhelm].
Secondly, we must realize the meaning of two important passages of Scripture:
*Ephesians 4:4-6 …Most students of the Bible understand that the Scripture speaks of more than one baptism (i.e., water, Holy Ghost, fire...etc.). It is most important, when considering this subject, to realize that there is one body... having many members...and we are baptized into one body.
*I Corinthians 12:12-14...So there is one baptism into only one body, however, within that body there are other baptisms we encounter during our growth in Him. Let’s consider the “Doctrine of Baptisms.”
I. THE BAPTISM OF REPENTANCE
A. The Ministry of John.
1. Baptism of Repentance. Matthew 3:1-11
B. The Must for The Seed.
1. A Prepared Heart. Jeremiah 3:1-3, Jeremiah 4:3-4
II. THE BAPTISM IN WATER
A. Water Baptism Symbolizes Death and Resurrection.
1. Method.
a. Immersion. Matthew 3:16
2. Message.
a. Buried / Resurrected. Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12
B. Water Baptism Symbolizes Forgiveness and Cleansing From Sin.
1. Clean! Matthew 3:6, Mark 1:5, Acts 8:12, Romans 6:3-5
III. THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST
A. The “Putting On.”
1. The Promise. Luke 24:49...Joel 2:28-29, Proverbs 1:23, Ezekiel 36:27,
Hosea 6:3, Isaiah 28:9-12, Isaiah 44:3, John 14:15-16, John 7:37-39
2. The Provision. Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:39, Acts 10:46, Acts 19:1-6
3. The Product. Acts 1:8, Mark 16:20, Acts 4:31
CONCLUSION We must be enveloped by the good things of God!