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BaptismsBaptisms

Of the New TestamentOf the New Testament

Perhaps no subject is more maligned in the religious world

than the subject of baptism

Perhaps no subject is more maligned in the religious world

than the subject of baptism

It is practiced in some form by almost every group claiming to

be a part of “Christianity”

It is practiced in some form by almost every group claiming to

be a part of “Christianity”

By the vast majority of these it is seen as unnecessary for

salvation

By the vast majority of these it is seen as unnecessary for

salvation

In fact, most of these groups go to great lengths to make

people understand that they do not hold baptism to be

essential to salvation in any fashion

In fact, most of these groups go to great lengths to make

people understand that they do not hold baptism to be

essential to salvation in any fashion

There are seven baptisms mentioned in the New

Testament

There are seven baptisms mentioned in the New

Testament

However, the New Testament also states “there is one

baptism”

However, the New Testament also states “there is one

baptism”

What are these other six baptisms, and why does the

Bible say there is one?

What are these other six baptisms, and why does the

Bible say there is one?

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Ephesians 4:4, 5

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Ephesians 4:4, 5

The Baptism ofThe Baptism of

MosesMoses

Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

I

Corinthians 10:1, 2

Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

I

Corinthians 10:1, 2

Reference is made back to the crossing of the Red Sea by the

children of Israel under the leadership of Moses

Reference is made back to the crossing of the Red Sea by the

children of Israel under the leadership of Moses

Their passage from Egypt to the wilderness proper took

them through the Red Sea, and the Lord’s presence in a cloud

(by day) and pillar of smoke (by night) enveloped them

Their passage from Egypt to the wilderness proper took

them through the Red Sea, and the Lord’s presence in a cloud

(by day) and pillar of smoke (by night) enveloped them

With the cloud over them and the waters of the Sea walled on

either side, they were overwhelmed

With the cloud over them and the waters of the Sea walled on

either side, they were overwhelmed

This “baptism” was figurativeThis “baptism” was figurative

Water was not sprinkled on them from the cloud above nor sprayed on them from the Sea

on either side

Water was not sprinkled on them from the cloud above nor sprayed on them from the Sea

on either side

By this figure they passed out of Pharaoh and into Moses

By this figure they passed out of Pharaoh and into Moses

Prior to this point in their journey their control was still disputed by Pharaoh, by their very presence in the land of

Egypt

Prior to this point in their journey their control was still disputed by Pharaoh, by their very presence in the land of

Egypt

However, when they passed through the Red Sea (were “baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea”), they

were brought into a new relationship to Moses they had not had previously- complete

and undisputed control of their movements

However, when they passed through the Red Sea (were “baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea”), they

were brought into a new relationship to Moses they had not had previously- complete

and undisputed control of their movements

In this figurative baptism is pictured the true baptism of

the penitent believer in Christ

In this figurative baptism is pictured the true baptism of

the penitent believer in Christ

Baptism takes him to a new relationship not known before-

complete and undisputed control of his movements by

the Christ

Baptism takes him to a new relationship not known before-

complete and undisputed control of his movements by

the Christ

The symbolism involved in this figurative baptism of Moses is

very important to a proper understanding of New

Testament baptism

The symbolism involved in this figurative baptism of Moses is

very important to a proper understanding of New

Testament baptism

On one side of the Red Sea these people were under the domain of Pharaoh; on the other side, the domain of

Moses

On one side of the Red Sea these people were under the domain of Pharaoh; on the other side, the domain of

Moses

The Baptism ofThe Baptism of

SufferingSuffering

Not actually called such in the New Testament, but a

reference to the overwhelming suffering through which Jesus

would go

Not actually called such in the New Testament, but a

reference to the overwhelming suffering through which Jesus

would go

Jesus Himself referred to it as a “baptism”

Jesus Himself referred to it as a “baptism”

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Matthew 20;22, 23

But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.

Matthew 20;22, 23

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Luke 12:50

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Luke 12:50

The Baptism forThe Baptism for

the Deadthe Dead

Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

I Corinthians 15:29

Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

I Corinthians 15:29

To be certain, a difficult passage

To be certain, a difficult passage

As always, must keep the context in mind

As always, must keep the context in mind

What is it, and why this solitary reference to it in the New

Testament?

What is it, and why this solitary reference to it in the New

Testament?

The context of First Corinthians 15 is the resurrection, not

baptism

The context of First Corinthians 15 is the resurrection, not

baptism

So, whatever is here stated is in reference to the resurrection

of the body

So, whatever is here stated is in reference to the resurrection

of the body

Baptism (something they already understood) is here

used as an illustration concerning bodily resurrection (something they did not clearly

understand)

Baptism (something they already understood) is here

used as an illustration concerning bodily resurrection (something they did not clearly

understand)

So many of these Corinthians had come from pagan

backgrounds

So many of these Corinthians had come from pagan

backgroundsThe pagan view of evil was that the body was the seat of it and, to leave the body was to leave

the source of all ills

The pagan view of evil was that the body was the seat of it and, to leave the body was to leave

the source of all illsTo be told that they would one day re-enter the body posed

grave problems for those who still held some vestiges of their

earlier beliefs

To be told that they would one day re-enter the body posed

grave problems for those who still held some vestiges of their

earlier beliefs

So, to prove the resurrection of their bodies, Paul alluded to

their baptism

So, to prove the resurrection of their bodies, Paul alluded to

their baptismBaptism is a picture of a burial

and a resurrection (Romans 6:3, 4)

Baptism is a picture of a burial and a resurrection (Romans

6:3, 4)Some of them were now

denying a resurrection of the body

Some of them were now denying a resurrection of the

bodyWhat, then, of their baptism?What, then, of their baptism?

It portrayed the very thing they now questioned- resurrection!

It portrayed the very thing they now questioned- resurrection!

Why were they baptized for (Gr.- huper), with reference to,

the state from which they would come forth by

resurrection, if there would be no resurrection?

Why were they baptized for (Gr.- huper), with reference to,

the state from which they would come forth by

resurrection, if there would be no resurrection?

Their view actually nullified their baptism

Their view actually nullified their baptism

Thus, this is just an illustrative use of baptism for the purpose of explaining resurrection and

is not actually a different baptism

Thus, this is just an illustrative use of baptism for the purpose of explaining resurrection and

is not actually a different baptism

The Baptism ofThe Baptism of

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be administered only by Jesus

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be administered only by Jesus

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Matthew 3:11, 12

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Matthew 3:11, 12

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. Luke 3:15-17

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. Luke 3:15-17

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be administered only by Jesus

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be administered only by Jesus

It was prophesied by Joel some 860 years before it occurred

It was prophesied by Joel some 860 years before it occurred

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Joel 2:28

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Joel 2:28

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be accomplished only by Jesus

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be accomplished only by Jesus

It was a promise fulfilled to the apostles on the day of

Pentecost

It was a promise fulfilled to the apostles on the day of

Pentecost

It was prophesied by Joel some 860 years before it occurred

It was prophesied by Joel some 860 years before it occurred

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Acts 2:16, 17

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Acts 2:16, 17

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be accomplished only by Jesus

A promised baptism (overwhelming), like the

baptism of fire, that would be accomplished only by Jesus

It was a promise fulfilled to the apostles on the day of

Pentecost

It was a promise fulfilled to the apostles on the day of

Pentecost

It was prophesied by Joel some 860 years before it occurred

It was prophesied by Joel some 860 years before it occurred

It was a promise, never a command

It was a promise, never a command

The Baptism ofThe Baptism of

FireFire

Reference to the overwhelming punishment awaiting those who

do not obey the gospel of Christ

Reference to the overwhelming punishment awaiting those who

do not obey the gospel of Christ

It, like the baptism of the Holy Spirit, was to be (and it will be)

administered by Christ, the Judge

It, like the baptism of the Holy Spirit, was to be (and it will be)

administered by Christ, the Judge

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Matthew 3:11, 12

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Matthew 3:11, 12

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. Luke 3:15-17

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. Luke 3:15-17

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Matthew

25:41, 46

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Matthew

25:41, 46

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in

all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

II Thessalonians 1:7-10

all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

II Thessalonians 1:7-10

The Baptism ofThe Baptism of

JohnJohn

Mentioned in several passages in the New Testament

Mentioned in several passages in the New Testament

An immersion in water administered to Jews prior to

the crucifixion of Jesus

An immersion in water administered to Jews prior to

the crucifixion of Jesus

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Mark 1:8

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Mark 1:8

And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

John 1:25-27

And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

John 1:25-27

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

John 3:22, 23

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

John 3:22, 23

Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 13:23, 24

Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 13:23, 24

Mentioned in several passages in the New Testament

Mentioned in several passages in the New Testament

An immersion in water administered to Jews prior to

the crucifixion of Jesus

An immersion in water administered to Jews prior to

the crucifixion of Jesus

It was preceded by repentance and confession of sins and was

for the remission of sins

It was preceded by repentance and confession of sins and was

for the remission of sins

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

Matthew 3:5, 6

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

Matthew 3:5, 6

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

Mark 1:4, 5

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

Mark 1:4, 5

It was a preparatory baptism in anticipation of the coming

Christ and His kingdom

It was a preparatory baptism in anticipation of the coming

Christ and His kingdom

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Luke 3:3, 4

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Luke 3:3, 4

It was a preparatory baptism in anticipation of the coming

Christ and His kingdom

It was a preparatory baptism in anticipation of the coming

Christ and His kingdom

Those of that time who were not baptized in accordance

with John’s baptism were not justified before God

Those of that time who were not baptized in accordance

with John’s baptism were not justified before God

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Luke 7:29, 30

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Luke 7:29, 30

It was a preparatory baptism in anticipation of the coming

Christ and His kingdom

It was a preparatory baptism in anticipation of the coming

Christ and His kingdom

It was valid for only a short period of time

It was valid for only a short period of time

Those of that time who were not baptized in accordance

with John’s baptism were not justified before God

Those of that time who were not baptized in accordance

with John’s baptism were not justified before God

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 19:3-5

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 19:3-5

The Baptism ofThe Baptism of

the Great Commissionthe Great Commission

This is the “one baptism” noted by Paul in Ephesians 4

This is the “one baptism” noted by Paul in Ephesians 4

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Ephesians 4:4-6

This is the “one baptism” noted by Paul in Ephesians 4

This is the “one baptism” noted by Paul in Ephesians 4

These others either involved only specific individuals and

were temporary (Moses; John; Holy Spirit), were illustrative of

this “one baptism” (“for the dead”), or were figurative of

something else (fire; suffering)

These others either involved only specific individuals and

were temporary (Moses; John; Holy Spirit), were illustrative of

this “one baptism” (“for the dead”), or were figurative of

something else (fire; suffering)

This is the baptism commanded of everyone after

the cross

This is the baptism commanded of everyone after

the cross

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 2:37, 38

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 2:37, 38

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

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.

Acts 2:41

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.

Acts 8:12

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.

Acts 8:12

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

Acts 8:13

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

Acts 8:13

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

Acts 8:28

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

Acts 8:28

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Acts 10:48

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Acts 10:48

And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

Acts 16:15

And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

Acts 16:15

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

Acts 16:33

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

Acts 16:33

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Acts 18:8

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Acts 22:16

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Acts 22:16

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Romans 6:3

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Romans 6:3

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Galatians 3:27

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Galatians 3:27

The BaptismThe Baptism

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