Baptism 101

A Divine Interruption...

Isaiah 7:14 - Messiah would be born of a virgin

Isaiah 9:6-7 - There would be a Son called God

Isaiah 35:4-6 - Messiah would perform miracles

Isaiah 40:1-5,9 - Messiah would be preceded by a messenger

Isaiah 49:6 - God’s salvation would reach the ends of the earth

1. Realize that I am a SINNER (Romans 3:23)


2. Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for my SIN and rose from the dead to give me eternal LIFE. (1 Corinthians 15:3)


3. Repent from my sin (Acts 3:19)


4. Receive Jesus Christ as my LORD and Saviour (Philippians 2:11)
1. Make it Personal through my profession (Romans 10:9-10)


2. Take it Public by being baptized (Matthew 28:1-2)


5. Daily yield my Will, allowing God to work in me and through me (Romans 8:29)
1. What is baptism?
   Baptism is a Visible, God-Chosen, God- Commanded Response to My Faith


2. Who is it for?
   It is for people who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Most Common Excuses for Not Getting Baptized

1. I was baptized as a Baby.


2. I’d Offend my parents / family.


3. I need to wait until I am On track spiritually.


4. I don’t like being in front of People.


5. I need to Pray about it.
3. What is its purpose?
   It is the profession of faith.


4. When should a person be baptized?
   It is to be done immediately upon belief.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 8:25-38

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Urgency - Part 2

I am Urgent with the Gospel:

If I’m not urgent:

1. You won’t understand the implications of the Gospel


2. You fail to see yourself as ambassador


3. You just don’t care

1. In Prayer, I am Alert (Col 4:2)


2. In Presentation, I make it Clear (Col 4:3-4)


3. In Wisdom, I seize the Moment (Col 4:5)


4. In Speech, I am Gracious (Col 4:6)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Colossians 4:2-6

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Urgency - Part 1

I am Urgent with the Gospel:

If I’m not urgent:

1. You won’t understand the implications of the Gospel


2. You fail to see yourself as ambassador


3. You just don’t care

1. In Prayer, I am Alert (Col 4:2)


2. In Presentation, I make it Clear (Col 4:3-4)


3. In Wisdom, I seize the Moment (Col 4:5)


4. In Speech, I am Gracious (Col 4:6)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Colossians 4:2-6

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Christ at Work at Work

Colossians so far: I am thankful for the way the Gospel is at work in the world (Col 1:1-8), so I am praying for God’s will to be done in the church (Col 1:9-14), which is all about Jesus, because He is sovereign God (Col 1:15-20) who reconciled us and made us perfect (Col 1:21-23), giving us the ministry of proclaiming Him (Col 1:24-29), and a burden to see the church succeed (Col 2:1-7), by avoiding false teaching (Col 2:8-10), because Jesus provided a total victory in your salvation (Col 2:11-15), so don‘t let people bully you into trying to add to Jesus (Col 2:16-23). Therefore, keep your mind on things in heaven (Col 3:1-4) and put to death anything that could hurt you or your community (Col 3:5-11) while putting on the character of Christ (Col 3:12-17), which should be seen in every role in the home (Col 3:18-21)...

The job description for employees: Sincere Diligence (Col 3:22-25)

1. My obedience is thorough (in everything)


2. My dedication is thorough (with sincerity)


3. My effort is thorough (heartily)



I am motivated by My Real Boss.

The job description for supervisors: Fairness (Col 4:1)

Obstacles to fairness:

• Friendship


• Faith


• Flirtation


• Family Situation


• Frugality



I am motivated by My Real Boss.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Colossians 3:22-4:1

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

First in My Home

A Word for Each Role in the Family:

1. The Word for Wives: Submit (Col 3:18)

Why? - It is Fitting in the Lord



2. The Word for Husbands: Love (Col 3:19)

Why? - Men can be Harsh



3. The Word for Children: Obey (Col 3:20)

Why? - It Pleases the Lord



4. The Word for Parents: Do Not Provoke (Col 3:21)

Why? - Your children will Lose Heart

5 Ways Parents Provoke their Children:

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Colossians 3:18-21

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.