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Discovering the Biblical Truth about Christian Baptism
Baptism is a Christian ordinance that symbolizes our union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It is a public testimony of faith, repentance, and new birth, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to Jesus.
"Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." — Romans 6:3-4
Identification with the death and resurrection of Christ; purification and beginning of a new life in obedience to God.
Public testimony of faith, visible entry into the community of believers, and confirmation of discipleship in Christ.
Faith in Jesus and genuine repentance (Acts 2:38); a conscious decision to follow the Lord and His Word.
Through the Scriptures, we discover that the apostles and the early church consistently baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. This study explores the biblical foundations of this apostolic practice.
"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ...'" - Acts 2:38
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Understand biblical baptism in the name of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Summary: Baptism unites us with Christ's death and resurrection; new life.
Read chapterSummary: Make disciples and baptize, teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded.
Read chapterSummary: Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for forgiveness and the gift of the Spirit.
Read chapterSummary: We unite with Christ in His death and resurrection, living a new life.
Read chapterSummary: Repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
Read chapterSummary: They had been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Read chapterSummary: Peter orders them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Read chapterSummary: Baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus upon knowing the full truth.
Read chapterSummary: The Spirit of truth will dwell with you and be in you.
Read chapterSummary: The promise of the Spirit is for all who obey the call.
Read chapterSummary: They received the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands.
Read chapterNew birth and life guided by the Spirit.
# Baptism in the Name of Jesus
- Study Objective
- Understand biblical baptism in the name of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit
- Foundations of Baptism
- What is Baptism
- Christian initiation and new birth
- Purification of sins
- Union with Christ in death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4)
- Entry into the community of faith
- Why baptize?
- Obedience to Jesus' command (Matthew 28:19-20)
- Repentance and forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38)
- Identification with Christ and new life (Romans 6:3-4)
- Baptism in the Name of Jesus
- Direct references
- Acts 2:38 — Baptism for forgiveness and gift of Spirit
- Acts 8:16 — Samaritans baptized in Jesus' name
- Acts 10:48 — Cornelius and house baptized in Jesus' name
- Acts 19:5 — Ephesian disciples rebaptized in Jesus' name
- Gift of the Holy Spirit
- Promise and fulfillment
- John 14:16-17 — Spirit as Comforter
- Acts 2:38 — Gift of the Spirit after baptism
- Acts 8:17 — Receive the Spirit after laying on of hands
- What is the gift of the Spirit?
- Indwelling of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16)
- Seal of salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14)
- Empowerment with gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
- Production of spiritual fruits (Gálatas 5:22-23)
- Conviction of sin and sanctification (John 16:8)
- Appeal
- Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus
- Seek the gift of the Holy Spirit with faith
"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins...'"
📍 Pentecost - First apostolic sermon
"because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."
📍 Samaria - Philip baptizes the Samaritans
"So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days."
📍 Cornelius' House - First Gentiles
"On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."
📍 Ephesus - Paul rebaptizes the disciples
"And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name."
📍 Damascus - Baptism of the apostle Paul
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus..."
📍 General Principle - Everything in Jesus' name
In all biblical records of baptisms performed by the apostles, we consistently see baptism being done "in the name of Jesus Christ" or "in the name of the Lord Jesus."
Biblical Records
Apostolic Consistency
Saving Name
The Scriptures clearly demonstrate that the apostolic pattern was to baptize in the name of Jesus Christ. This is not just a historical detail, but a foundation of the early Christian faith.
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." - Acts 4:12
Do you wish to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, receiving the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)?
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