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Basic Bible Christianity

Basic Bible Christianity. Lesson Seven God works through Holy Baptism. Search the Scriptures. Study Isaiah chapter 55. What invitation does God extend? Come, eat, drink How much does food for the soul cost? nothing How do we feed our souls? Listen to God

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Basic Bible Christianity

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  1. Basic Bible Christianity Lesson Seven God works through Holy Baptism

  2. Search the Scriptures • Study Isaiah chapter 55. • What invitation does God extend? • Come, eat, drink • How much does food for the soul cost? • nothing • How do we feed our souls? • Listen to God • Why is our use of God’s Word a pressing, urgent need? • Eventually we will no longer be able to hear his Word. Lesson 6 Why do we need the Bible?

  3. Search the Scriptures • How does God want us to respond to his Word? • A complete 180-degree turnaround • How does our understanding compare to God’s? • His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. • To what does God compare his Word? • Rain and snow that fall from the sky • What will God’s Word always accomplish? • What he desires Lesson 6 Why do we need the Bible?

  4. Search the Scriptures • What effect does God’s Word have on us? • It causes us to be joyful. • Explain how these verses describe the effect of God’s Word upon you, your life, and your soul. • God’s Word has delivered to us the forgiveness and salvation that Jesus won on the cross. Lesson 6 Why do we need the Bible?

  5. True or false F F T F T The Bible is only one of several divinely inspired “holy books” in circulation today. The Bible is “inspired” in the sense that, like some other literature, it is inspirational and well-written. God reveals himself as three persons in one Godhead. God the Father existed prior to God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, who were created later. Without the revealed knowledge of the Bible, people cannot know God. Lesson 6 Why do we need the Bible?

  6. True or false T F T T T Nature and our consciences tell us there is a God, but they can’t teach how to be saved. Contemplating the beauty of nature can help strengthen my faith in Christ as my Savior. My faith is strengthened when God speaks to me through his Word, the Bible. If I neglect hearing and reading the Word of God, I deprive my soul of nourishment and starve spiritually. When reading the Bible, I should use a translation that is as faithful to the original languages as possible. Lesson 6 Why do we need the Bible?

  7. Questions for discussion If people don’t read the Bible, understand the Bible, and know what the Bible says, where do they get their guidance for living? Why is ignorance of the Bible such a dangerous thing? List some practical ways that you can become more acquainted with the Bible and provide regular nourishment for your soul. Lesson 6 Why do we need the Bible?

  8. Basic Bible Christianity Lesson Seven God works through Holy Baptism

  9. Opening Devotion Read Psalm 84. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  10. What’s needed? Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  11. What’s needed? Acquired by Jesus on the cross Forgiveness Salvation 1. God’s Word Distributed to us through the means of grace Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism All people

  12. Key term Means of Grace The means through which God’s grace is distributed to all people. The tools/instruments/pipelines/channels through which God passes out the forgiveness and salvation won by Jesus on the cross. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  13. Key term Sacrament A “sacred act” that is I O U Sacrament A “sacred act” that is Instituted by Jesus O U Sacrament A “sacred act” that is Instituted by Jesus Offers the forgiveness of sins U Sacrament A “sacred act” that is Instituted by Jesus. Offers the forgiveness of sins. Uses an earthly element. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  14. Is it a sacrament? • Penance (confession, absolution, satisfaction) • Marriage • Holy orders (ordination) • Extreme unction (last rights) • Confirmation • Baptism • Holy Communion • Penance (confession, absolution, satisfaction) • Marriage • Holy orders (ordination) • Extreme unction (last rights) • Confirmation • Baptism • Holy Communion Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  15. Is it a sacrament? Discuss: Why are sacraments important? Can’t God simply tell us he loves us? Why do we need physical evidence of God’s plan of salvation? Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  16. Holy Baptism—what is it? Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19—“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Q: What did Jesus command his disciples to do? A: Baptize all nations. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  17. Holy Baptism—what is it? Ephesians 5:25,26 Ephesians 5:25,26—Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word. Q: Two things are required: A: Water together with God’s Word makes the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  18. Does it matter? Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  19. What does God do through Holy Baptism? Matthew 28:19,20—“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Q: What is the purpose of Baptism? A: To make disciples “ . . . make disciples of all nations . . . baptizing them . . . and teaching them . . .” Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  20. What does God do through Holy Baptism? Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38—Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38—Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Q: What gifts does God give through Baptism? A: Forgiveness of sins, the Holy Spirit (faith) Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  21. What does God do through Holy Baptism? Titus 3:4,5 Titus 3:4,5—When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:4,5—When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:4,5—When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Q: What did God cause to happen when you were baptized? A: Rebirth and renewal Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  22. What does God do through Holy Baptism? 1 Peter 3:21 1 Peter 3:21—This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Q: What does Baptism do for us? A: It saves us. 1 Peter 3:21—This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Q: What does Baptism do for us? A: It saves us. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  23. 1 Peter 3:21 Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  24. What’s needed? Acquired by Jesus on the cross Forgiveness Salvation God’s Word God’s Word Baptism Distributed to us through the means of grace Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism All people

  25. What Baptism isn’t • An outward symbol or ceremony • A sign of obedience • A good work we perform for God • The dedication of our life to God Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  26. Whom does God want to be baptized? Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19—“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them.” Q: Whom does Jesus tell us to baptize? A: All nations Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  27. Whom does God want to be baptized? Does Jesus limit his instructions on Baptism to any particular race, sex, or age group? How would you respond: “Where does the Bible command us to baptize infants?” Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  28. Whom does God want to be baptized? Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19—“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them.” Q: Why do we apply Jesus’ command also to infants and children? A: They are included in “all nations.” Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  29. Whom does God want to be baptized? Psalm 51:5 Psalm 51:5—Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Q: Why do we apply Jesus’ command also to infants and children? A: They are sinful. They need to be saved. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  30. Whom does God want to be baptized? Matthew 18:6 Matthew 18:6—“If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Q: Why do we apply Jesus’ command also to infants and children? A: They are capable of faith. Matthew 18:6—“If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  31. Whom does God want to be baptized? Acts 2:38,39 Acts 2:38,39—Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children.” Q: Why do we apply Jesus’ command also to infants and children? A: God promises the blessings of Baptism to them as well. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  32. How important is Holy Baptism? Mark 16:16 Mark 16:16—“Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Q: What is the connection between faith in Jesus and Baptism? A: Baptism creates faith in Jesus. It is not the only way that God creates faith in Jesus. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  33. How important is Holy Baptism? John 3:3-6 John 3:3-6—In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!” Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” Q: What importance does Jesus attach to being born again of water and the Spirit (Baptism)? A: He says no one can enter the kingdom of God without it. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  34. How important is Holy Baptism? Faith is certainly possible apart from Baptism. Lack of Baptism does not condemn a person; lack of faith does. For a person who knows about Baptism, knows about its blessings, and rejects it, we would apply Jesus’ strong warning from John chapter 3. Lesson 7 God works through Holy Baptism

  35. What’s on your mind? Questions about this week’s class? Questions about next week’s class? Time’s up!!!!

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