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Typical by-laws- “The ordinance of baptism
shall be by immersion of the professed believer in obedience to
the command of Christ.”
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.”
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Thayer’s
Greek Lexicon-
“To cleanse by dipping or submersion, to wash, to make clean
with water.”
Dr. D.W. Dale 4
volume study-
“Put together so as to remain together or union.”
Gal. 3:27-
“for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed
yourselves with Christ”
1 Cor. 6:17-
“He who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him (substance
of baptism).
John 13:8-
“If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.”
John 15:5 - "I am the vine and you are the
branches. He who abides in Me and I in him, bear much fruit..." |
Earth- Obedient Baptism
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Heaven- Betrothal Union
with Christ
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Heaven's steps of Baptism follows:
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Step 1- The Setting- A
Betrothal love sacrament (John 3:22-4:2)
John 3:29- “He who has the bride is the
bridegroom.”
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Step 2- Jesus, as bridegroom,
actually baptizes (John 3:22-4:2)
John 3:30- “He (Jesus) must increase but I (the
servant baptizer) must decrease.”
John 3:22- “He (Jesus) remained with them and
baptized.”
John 3:26- “They came to John and said, ‘He
(Jesus) is baptizing.”
John 4:1-2- “the Pharisees heard that Jesus
baptized.” (His disciples did in His place)
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Step 3- Old man enters the water
Rom 6:3- “...as many of you
as were baptized into Christ, (your old men) were baptized into
His death.”
Rom. 6:6- “Our old man was crucified with Him.” |
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Step 4-Jesus immerses the old man
Rom. 6:4- “We were buried with him through
baptism into death.”
1 Peter 3:21- Baptism cleanses our conscience
John 13:10- Jesus washes disciples feet
declaring them completely clean.
Acts 22:16- “Be baptized and wash away your
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Step 5- The bride leaves the water in white robe holding
betrothal covenant
Rom. 6:4-5- We shall be joined together with
Christ Jesus in newness of resurrection life.
Gal. 3:27 “For as many of you as were baptized
into Christ, have put on Christ,”
2 Cor. 11:2- Paul wrote, “I have betrothed you
to one husband, that I may present you a chaste virgin to
Christ.”
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Step 6- Holy Spirit infilling seals the betrothal covenant
Luke 3:21- “Jesus also was baptized, and while
He prayed, the heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended
upon him.”
Eph. 1:13-14- Having believed, you (Christ’s
betrothal
covenant) were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise who is the
guarantee of our inheritance.”
Matt. 3:11- “He (Jesus) will baptize you with
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Step 7- Brides covenant- to be sanctified and walk according to the
Spirit.
Rom 6:18- having become freed from sins, you
become slaves of righteousness.
Rom 8:9- You are not in the flesh, but in the
Spirit if the Spirit of God dwells in you.
1 Thess. 4:3,8- This is the will of God, your
sanctification. He who rejects this, rejects God. |
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Step 8- Baptized into Christ’s body
1 Cor. 12:13- by one Spirit we were all
baptized into one body.
Matt: 3:17- The Father declares to the body-
“This is My beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.” |
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Step 11- Doctrine - Baptism Sacrament is a foundational
event providing eternal structure
Mark 16:16 - Jesus: "He who believes in Me and
is baptized will be saved."
Titus 3:5 - "He saved us through the washing of
regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit."
John 3:5 - "Unless one is born of water
(baptism) and the Spirit (new birth) he cannot enter the kingdom
of God."
John 9:1-7 - "The man born blind from birth (a
figure for us all), didn't receive sight until he was washed." |
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