Everything on Baptism

Thinking about baptism? This series will tell you everything you need to know.

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Five Verses on Baptism

Posted: April 12, 2020
Thinking about getting baptized as a Christian? Talk through these Bible verses with a group or mentor.

Talking Points:

  • We get baptized because Jesus commanded it. Baptism has been a thing in the Christian church for over 2000 years! Matthew 28:19
  • Baptism doesn’t save anyone. We start a relationship with God by trusting Jesus and his finished work on the cross. Romans 3:22
  • Baptism is one of our first acts of practical obedience. It’s a simple way to show that we’re committed to a God-honoring life. Acts 8:36
  • Through baptism we identify with Christ and his church. We’re publicly associating with the body of Christ. Romans 6:3
  • Baptism is an “ordinance” – an outward symbol of an inward reality. It’s like a wedding ring, an important marker for the world to see. Romans 6:4
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Describe your view of baptism up to now. Have you been baptized before? Explain.
  3. Read Matthew 28:19. This is one of the last conversations Jesus had with his disciples. Why do you think he commanded his disciples to baptize future followers?
  4. Read Romans 3:22. What do we have to do to be saved? Why isn’t baptism a part of our salvation?
  5. Read Acts 8:26-38. Describe what happened in these verses. What was the attitude of the eunuch? Why is obeying Jesus’ commands important to the Christian experience?
  6. Read Romans 6:3-4. What are you proclaiming when you get baptized? What does baptism symbolize?
  7. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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Are You Ready to Get Baptized?

Posted: July 27, 2018

Watch the video above and talk about it with a group or mentor. Learn more.

Considering baptism? Congrats! But be sure to answer these three questions first.

Key Questions:

  1. Have you trusted Jesus for salvation? (Romans 3:23.)
  2. Are you willing to go God’s way now? 
  3. Who needs to be a part of this? (Romans 10:9-10.)

Quote This:

Romans 10:9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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Talk About It
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Have you trusted Jesus for salvation? If so, describe how it happened and what it means to you. If not, talk about this.
  3. Are you willing to go God’s way now? What do you think might change in the months ahead now that you’re a Christian?
  4. Who helped you to learn about Jesus? Will they be involved in your baptism?
  5. Read Romans 10:9. Are you ready to “openly declare” your faith? Who needs to hear about what Jesus has done for you? Will you invite them to your baptism?
  6. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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Should You Get Baptized Again?

Posted: April 12, 2020
Answer three important questions to help you determine if you should get baptized again.

Talking Points:

  • In your first baptism, had you personally trusted Jesus for salvation? If not, you should definitely get baptized again! Romans 6:3-4
  • In your first baptism, was it connected to a Bible-believing Christian church? If not, you should definitely get baptized again!
  • If you want to get baptized as a sign of re-commitment, what’s your motive? The Bible doesn’t have any examples of re-baptism – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Romans 3:22
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. If you’ve been baptized before, describe the circumstances surrounding that baptism.
  3. Read Romans 6:3-4. What does baptism signify? What does it mean to you that you can have new life in Jesus?
  4. If you were baptized in a different church/religion, what did baptism mean in that tradition and how does that differ from what the Bible teaches about it?
  5. Read Romans 3:22. If you’re making a re-commitment, why is being baptized again important to you?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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Talking Points:

  • Baptism might seem weird – like swimming at church. But it’s actually a really cool symbol that we believe in Jesus: his death (going into the water) and his resurrection (coming out to the water).
  • Does baptism save us? Nope, getting baptized doesn’t save us from our sins. Jesus saves us from our sins the moment we put our trust in him. Baptism is what we do after we’ve trusted in Jesus because we want to tell the whole world that we belong to him.
  • Why should we get baptized? Jesus told us we should get baptized. And, when Jesus tells us to do something, we should do it! The other reason is because baptism is a symbol for something that happens in our lives when we meet Jesus. Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12

 

Discussion:
  1. Have you ever seen someone get baptized? What was it like?
  2. Read Romans 10:9-10. Who saves us? What do we need to do to be saved? Have you asked Jesus into your heart?
  3. Read Matthew 28:18-19. Who told us we should get baptized?
  4. Read Colossians 2:12. What does going into the water mean? What does it mean when we come out of the water?
  5. Are you ready to get baptized?
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