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Interactive Bible Study

What you need to know before your Baptize

What does the Bible say about

the Church, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper?

Verses to memorize: Matthew 28:19-20

"19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."

1 Corinthians 11:26

"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."

Colossians 1:18

"And he [Jesus] is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

In these Bible Studies we want to help believers understand their place in God's church today (servants of Christ and each other), and the meaning of water baptism (testimony of a changed life)and the Lord's Supper (show Christ's death is meaningful for us).

The Church: God's People on the Earth Today

Q1 What did Jesus say He would build?

Matthew 16:18

"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

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Q2 According to the first part of Acts 2:41, what two things had happened to the people before they were added to the church?

Acts 2:41

"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."

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Q3 What is one very important thing Acts 1:8 tells us that people in a church are supposed to do?

Acts 1:8

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

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Q4 Romans 15 tells us some simple things church people are supposed to do. What do these verses say we should do for each other if we are together in the same church?

Romans 15:7

"Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God."

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Romans 15:14

"And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge,able also to admonish one another."

[Note: "Admonish" in Romans 15:14 refers to using Scripture to guide someone away from poor behavior toward better actions, having the benefit of its subject in primary view. The giver's requirement is to be controlled with goodness and Scripture-based knowledge.]

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Romans 15:30

"Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me."

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Q5 In Ephesians 4, Paul tells us that when everyone in the church comes and takes their proper place in church people learn to do the what of the ministry?

Ephesians 4:12

"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ."

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Q6 Paul also writes that the church can increase and edify itself. This happens when people take the place God wants for them, and when people meet together because this is one way God shows His __ (last word of Ephesians 4:16).

Ephesians 4:16

"From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."

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Q7 God reminds us that we can be encouraged to love each other and do good things when we don't forsake doing what?

Hebrews 10:24-25

"24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."

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Baptism: Part of our Witness for Christ

Q8 Matthew 28:19-20 tells us part of what we call the Great Commission, Christ's command to His followers to witness about Him and make more followers for Jesus. If you were going to tell someone what was important about Jesus, what would you say about Him?

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Q9 Baptism is one of our first opportunities to witness about our faith in Christ. The first believers were reminded to witness about Christ to those they met. They also were baptized after trusting Christ. If you have questions about faith in Christ, click here to send an e-mail to Pastor Johnston so he can answer them. From the following verses, how do you see believers challenged to follow their faith?

Acts 1:8

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Acts 8:36, 38-39

"36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

38And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing."

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Q10 Baptism (being submerged in water and coming up again) pictures Christ's death and resurrection for us. What does Romans 6:4 tell us we should do if we have believed in Jesus?

Romans 6:4

"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

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Q11 What did the people do that received the words about Jesus that Peter spoke in Acts 2:41?

Acts 2:41

"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."

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Q12 How about those that heard Philip's message in Acts 8:12-13?

Acts 8:12-13

"12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done."

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The Lord's Supper: Remembering the Lord's Death

Q13 What does 1 Corinthians 11:26 say we do when we join in the Lord's Supper?

1 Corinthians 11:26

"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."

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Q14 What does the bread represent?

Matthew 26:26

"And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body."

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Q15 What does the cup represent?

Matthew 26:27-28

"27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."

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Q16 What does the Bible tell us to do before we take the Lord's Supper?

1 Corinthians 11:28

"But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup."

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Why?

1 Corinthians 11:27, 30

"27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body."(UNWORTHY MEAN NOT FORGIVEN, THAT MEANS THAT THE BELIEVER FORGOT THAT IN JESUS THERE IS PARDON AND FORGIVENES TO START OVER AGAIN)

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Q17 When did the early Christians described in Acts 20:7 gather together to take the Lord's Supper (breaking bread together)?

Acts 20:7

"And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight."

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Contrasting Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Q18 What is the difference between what baptism and the Lord's Supper represent?

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People in the NT church who were baptized had first made what commitment:

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The Lord's Supper represents:

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Q19 If part of baptism's message is to show a total immersion in the teachings of Jesus, should non-believers be baptized?

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NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF BAPTISTM, LET US EXAM THE BIBLE DEEPER INTO THE MOST IMPORTANT TEACHINGS OF BEING A FOLLOWER OF JESUS CHRIST:

SIN SEPARATES US FROM GOD

1. What is sin?

Isaiah 1:2
Isaiah 53:6

2. Who sins?

Romans 3:23

3. Where did sin come from?

Isaiah 14:12-15

4. Why do I sin?

Adams's decision in the Garden of Eden:
God told Adam not to eat the fruit of the tree of Knowledge and of the tree of Good and Evil - Genesis 2:9, 16, 17
Sin in the human race originated in Adam's free decision to disobey God's will - Genesis 3:1-6
The effects of Adam's decision on us today:
Sin entered the world through one man, Adam - Romans 5:12
Adam's sin separated man from God - Genesis 3:22
Adam's sin resulted in both physical and spiritual death for man: Physical Death - separation of the soul from the body, Genesis 3:19; Spiritual Death - separation of the soul from God for eternity - Romans 6:23, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10, Revelation 21:8

Therefore I sin because I am a

SALVATION FROM SIN

1. Definition of salvation

Being saved from the penalty, power and dominion of sin in our life and from eternity apart from God.

2. What is God's gift (grace) to us?

John 3:16; Romans 6:23

3. How are you saved?

Ephesians 2:8-9

4. What do we put our faith in for salvation?

Romans 10:9,10,13

Forgiveness

1. Definition of forgiveness is an act of pardon.

What does God want to do with your sin? - 1 John 1:7-10

What must we be willing to do? - Mark 11:25

How does God now see my sin? - Isaiah 43:25, Jeremiah 31:34

2. What is our response to God's gift (grace) of salvation to us (grace)?

Ephesians 2:10

Salvation is a free gift from God. We have to Recognize our sin, Receive Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, and Rejoice that God has given us eternal life in His Son.

JESUS IS OUR GOD OUR LORD

1. Definition of Lordship:

2 Corinthians 5:14, 15 - the Lordship of Jesus Christ is the daily submission and surrender of our entire self to the authority and leadership of Jesus, recognizing His sovereign right to rule over us. (Colossians 1:18).

2. What is Jesus' plan for His disciples:

Luke 9:23 states the heart of discipleship.
Deny yourself - Putting the Lord and others first; refusing to live my life to please myself.
Take up your cross daily - Submitting our will to the will of God. Luke 22:42.
Follow me - Following Jesus and no one or nothing else. Matthew 4:19; 1 Peter 2:21.
The whole principle of Lordship is the removal of self off of the throne of one's life, and the invitation to Jesus to sit on the throne and rule, trusting Him to do what is best for us.
The battle of submission: two reasons why people do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord of their life.
We're afraid God may ask us to do something we don't want to do.
We are not sure that God has our best interest at heart. Jeremiah 29:11.

3. How do I know if Christ is Lord of my life?

We show our love for Jesus by obeying His commands. John 14:15, 21, 23.
We must read the Word of God, see what God's will is for our lives and then we must do it. James 1:22-25.

4. What is the blessing of putting Christ first in my life?

1 Peter 3:15-16
Romans 12:1-2
Romans 6:22

The Lordship of Jesus Christ is the most crucial issue of any Christian's life. We are all aware of those around us who are reaping in their lives the by-products of their lack of obedience. Jesus has our best interests at heart. We must give Him our entire life and we must live only for Him daily. Only then will we experience the full life that He has promised us. As we continually confess Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives, we are assured of true faith living in our hearts. (Romans 10:9-10)

YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE

Assurance (certainty) of salvation is based on the authority of God's Word. There are many evidences we can look at so that we can know we are saved and have eternal life.

1. God promises eternal life in His Word.

According to John 1:12, what is the promise associated with receiving Jesus?
John 3:16 states that whoever believes in Christ has
John 5:24 says that the one who believes in God will not
In John 10:27-28 we learn that we will never

2. Holy Spirit gives us assurance of our salvation.

According to Romans 8:16-17, what does the Holy Spirit bear witness of in our lives?
Who is the guarantee of our future life according to Ephesians 1:13-14?

3. Turn to the book of 1 John.

What is the purpose of John's letter?

1 John 5:13

John uses the phrase "we know" (assurance) throughout his letter to help these believers come to a place of assurance about their salvation.

According to 1 John 2:3-5, how do we know for sure that we "know Him?"
In 1 John 2:23, what is the action here that rules out the assurance of salvation?
What is the basis of assurance in 1 John 3:14-15?
In 1 John 4:13, what has God given to his children to bring us assurance of salvation?

4. Read Philippians 2:12-13.

Verse twelve states that the Christian life is a life of obedience. But what power is available to live the Christian life according to verse 13?

Philipians 2:12-13

God wants you and I to know that we have eternal life (1 John 5:11-13). It is not His will that we live our life on a daily basis wondering if we are saved. If you doubt your salvation remember that our salvation rests only on God's work for us. Even if our hearts at times forget that, it is still true. (l John 3:19-20). Pray and ask God to remind you of His faithfulness to keep His promises

. Definition of Lordship:

2 Corinthians 5:14, 15 - the Lordship of Jesus Christ is the daily submission and surrender of our entire self to the authority and leadership of Jesus, recognizing His sovereign right to rule over us. (Colossians 1:18).

2. What is Jesus' plan for His disciples:

Luke 9:23 states the heart of discipleship.
Deny yourself - Putting the Lord and others first; refusing to live my life to please myself.
Take up your cross daily - Submitting our will to the will of God. Luke 22:42.
Follow me - Following Jesus and no one or nothing else. Matthew 4:19; 1 Peter 2:21.
The whole principle of Lordship is the removal of self off of the throne of one's life, and the invitation to Jesus to sit on the throne and rule, trusting Him to do what is best for us.
The battle of submission: two reasons why people do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord of their life.
We're afraid God may ask us to do something we don't want to do.
We are not sure that God has our best interest at heart. Jeremiah 29:11.

3. How do I know if Christ is Lord of my life?

We show our love for Jesus by obeying His commands. John 14:15, 21, 23.
We must read the Word of God, see what God's will is for our lives and then we must do it. James 1:22-25.

4. What is the blessing of putting Christ first in my life?

1 Peter 3:15-16
Romans 12:1-2
Romans 6:22

PART OF THE FELLOWHIP OF BELIVERS

1. Definition:

Fellowship. Sharing something with another person in a deep way. Friendly relation and companionship. An association of people with similar interests and tastes.

2. The distinction between the saved and the lost: 1 Peter 2:9-11.

What names does the Lord call us in 1 Peter 2:9?
Have we always been His people according to 1 Peter 2:10?
How are we described in this present world in 1 Peter 2:11?
What should be our response to 1 Peter 2:9?

3. With whom do we fellowship?

2 Corinthians 13:14
1 John 1:3
1 John 1:7

4. What is our motivation to fellowship?

Romans 8:35-39
1 John 2:3-6
Hebrews 10:25

5. What activities did the early believers share in?