Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
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Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
Review from Repentance
1. Define word “repentance.”
Repentance is a change of mind and attitude
toward God. It means to turn from sin and turn
toward God.
2. What scripture identifies repentance as one of
the primary doctrines of the Church?
Hebrews 6:2
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Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
Review from Repentance
3. Define “sanctification.”
Sanctification means set apart for a holy use.
4. Define “justification.”
To be declared “not guilty.” You are fully
forgiven and justified of all past sins.
5. Define “conversion.”
A turning from the way of sin to the way of God.
It is closely connected with God’s calling,
repentance and baptism, and is sealed by the gift
of the Holy Spirit
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Review from Repentance
6. Repentance is a requirement for what?
Baptism.
Baptism
Austin Bible Class
Fundamental Beliefs
of the
Church of God
Water Baptism
Instructor: Jim Franks
Date: October 2011
© 2011 Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
Introduction…
Water Baptism
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Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
Not recommended…
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Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
Fundamental Belief: Water Baptism
Water baptism by immersion after repentance pictures
the forgiveness of sin, the burial of the old man and
the beginning of a new life in Christ. Through prayer
and the laying on of hands following baptism,
repentant believers receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
and become part of the spiritual Body of Jesus Christ.
By yielding to and being led by the Holy Spirit, those
who have repented and been baptized experience a
true change in life, attitude and way of thinking.
Scriptural support: John 3:23; Acts 2:38; 8:14-17; 19:56; Ephesians 4:22-24; 1 Corinthians 12:13.
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Questions…
Is water baptism essential for
salvation?
What is the proper form?
Should babies be baptized?
What words should be used at baptism?
Should one be baptized immediately?
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Entering God’s
presence…
1. Burnt offering.
Repentance from sin.
2. Washing. Baptism.
3. Incense; shewbread;
candelabra. Prayer;
study; spiritual food.
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Baptism and Conversion
4. Holy of Holies; presence
of God. Before God’s
throne.
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Basics of Baptism…
Mark 1:15 “Repent, and believe in the gospel…”
Acts 2:38 “Repent and let everyone of you be
baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of
the Holy Spirit.”
Two conditions that must be met for baptism:
Repent
Believe
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Example of Jesus Christ…
1 Peter 2:21 “…leaving us an example,
that you should follow His steps.”
Matthew 3:13-17 Christ is baptized by John.
He was setting an example for all of us.
John 3:22 “After these things Jesus and His
disciples came into the land of Judea, and
there He remained with them and baptized.”
The disciples of Christ baptized others.
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Christ commanded baptism…
Mark 16:15-16 “And He said to them, Go into all
the world and preach the gospel to every
creature. He who believes and is baptized will be
saved; but he who does not believe will be
condemned.”
Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit.”
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Peter commanded baptism…
Acts 10:47-48 “Can anyone forbid water, that
these should not be baptized who have
received the Holy Spirit just as we have?
And he commanded them to be baptized in
the name of the Lord. Then they asked him
to stay a few days.”
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What is the correct
form?
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Greek word for baptism is baptizo. It means to
immerse, to plunge into, put into, or dip.
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Sprinkling or pouring is not baptism.
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John required enough water, therefore used
the Jordan River for baptisms (John 3:23).
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Philip and the eunuch came up out of the
water (Acts 8:39).
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Facts About Baptism…
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We are not baptized into a denomination.
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We do not baptize children.
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Baptisms performed by an ordained minister
or one authorized (trainee for example).
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Counseling prior to baptism.
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Baptism should be by the authority of Christ;
therefore “in” His name.
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Baptism formula…
Matthew 28:19 “…baptizing them in [into] the
name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy
Spirit.”
We also baptize by the authority of Jesus
Christ or “in” the name of Jesus Christ.
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Baptism formula…
Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and make
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them
into the name of the Father and of the Son
and the Holy Spirit” (ASV).
Greek word for in [into] is eis. “Into” is a
better translation than “in” (as found in
KJV and NKJV). Translated “into” 538
times in NT compared to “in” only 138
times.
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“In the Name of Jesus Christ”
Acts 2:38 “Repent and let every one of you be
baptized in the name of Jesus Christ…”
Acts 10:48 “And commanded them to be baptized in
the name of the Lord…”
Acts 19:5 “They were baptized in the name of the
Lord Jesus…”
Acts 22:16 “Arise and be baptized, and wash away
your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
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How Long Should We Wait?
Christ’s order of things…
1. Preach the gospel
2. Baptize repentant believers
3. Teach them the commandments
We should wait until one is convicted
in his heart of his past sins and sinful
life.
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Story of John the Baptist and His
Baptism…
Matthew 3:1-8 “In those days John the Baptist came
preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying,
Repent for the kingdom of heaven is a hand. For this is
he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah… Now
John himself was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather
belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild
honey. Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region
around the Jordan went out to him and were baptized
by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.”
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Precedent for Re-Baptism…
Acts 19:3-6 “And he said to them, Into what then
were you baptized? So they said, Into John’s
baptism. Then Paul said, John indeed baptized
with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people
that they should believe on Him who would come
after him, that is on Christ Jesus. When they
heard this, they were baptized in the name of the
Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands on
them, the Holy Spirit came upon them…”
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Conditions for Re-Baptism…
• Improper understanding
• Failure to repent (known by fruits)
• Improper form of baptism
• No laying on of hands
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Who Should Perform Baptisms?
Acts 8:5 “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria
and preached Christ to them.”
Acts 8:14-17 “Now when the apostles who were at
Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of
God, they sent Peter and John to them, who when they
had come down, prayed for them that they might
receive the Holy Spirit For as yet He [it] had fallen on
none of them. They had only been baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on
them and they received the Holy Spirit.”
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The Symbolism of Baptism…
Romans 6:3-4 “Or do you not know that as
many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus
were baptized into His death? Therefore we
are buried with Him through baptism unto
death, that like as Christ was raised from the
dead by the glory of the Father, even so we
also should walk in newness of life.”
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Symbolism of Baptism…
• Death (repentance of dead works)
• Burial (baptism)
• New life in Christ (type of resurrection)
• Birth into the Kingdom of God
(resurrection)
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What is baptism by fire?
Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto
repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier
than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will
baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
Luke 3:16 “John answered, saying to all, "I indeed
baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is
coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
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Baptism as Doctrine…
Doctrine of baptisms…
Hebrews 6:2 “…of the doctrine of baptisms.”
Ephesians 4:5 “…one Lord, one faith, one
baptism…”
Is there more than one baptism?
Only one true baptism – immersion into water and
the spirit.
Matthew 3:11 Bible does mention: baptism by water;
baptism by the spirit; and baptism by fire.
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Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God
Conclusion…
Water Baptism
Baptism
Austin Bible Class
Fundamental Beliefs
of the
Church of God
Water Baptism
Instructor: Jim Franks
Date: October 2011
© 2011 Church of God, a Worldwide Association