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1 | Unbaptized children | Bible general Archive 1 | kin | 17856 | ||
I. THERE IS ONE BAPTISM A. THE BIBLE DOES DESCRIBE MANY BAPTISMS... 1. At the very least there are six... a. The baptism of Moses (Israel) - 1 Co 10:1-2 b. The baptism of John, a baptism in water - Mk 1:4-5 c. The baptism of the Holy Spirit - Mt 3:11; Lk 3:16; Ac 1:5 2:1-4; 10:44,45; 11:15-16 f. The baptism of fire (judgment) - Mt 3:11; Lk 3:16,17 d. The baptism of suffering (persecution) - Mt 20:20-33; Lk 12:50 e. The baptism of the Great Commission, which was a baptism in water - Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15-16; Ac 2:38; 8:12-13,35-38;10:47-48; 22:16 2. Some include two more... a. The baptism of Noah, metaphorically speaking, which involved water - 1 Pe 3:20 b. The baptism of Jesus, which involved water and the Spirit - Mt 3:16-17 B. THERE IS NOW JUST ONE BAPTISM... 1. In describing the unity of the Spirit... a. Paul proclaims there is one baptism - Ep 4:3-7 b. Just as there is only one Lord, one faith, one hope, etc. 2. To which of the six (or eight) baptisms was Paul referring? a. I believe we can safely rule out all but two b. The issue boils down to this: Is the one baptism of Ep 4:5... 1) The baptism of the Holy Spirit? 2) The baptism of the Great Commission? -- Or might there actually be a connection between these two, with the end result there being one baptism with two elements, water and the Spirit? [Whichever, we cannot have two or more baptisms; there is only one baptism! Now let me explain why regarding the one baptism...] II. IT IS THE BAPTISM OF THE GREAT COMMISSION A. WHY THE BAPTISM OF THE GREAT COMMISSION? 1. This is the baptism... a. Commanded by Jesus 1) For people of all nations - Mk 28:19 2) For every person in the world - Mk 16:15-16 b. Commanded by the apostles in response to the gospel 1) As proclaimed to the Jews at Pentecost - Ac 2:38 2) As commanded by Peter to the Gentiles - Ac 10:48 -- Indeed, every example of conversion described in detail in the book of Acts involves this baptism! 2. If there is only one baptism... a. It must involve this one, for it is commanded of all who would come to Christ! b. Otherwise we must throw it out (as some have done) B. WHAT ABOUT THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT? 1. This is a difficult subject, about which the Bible actually says very little... a. John promised that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit - Mt 3:11 b. Jesus promised that He would baptize with the Holy Spirit - Ac 1:5 c. But the baptism of the Holy Spirit is then explicitly mentioned in just three places 1. At the conversion of Cornelius - Ac 10:44-45; 11:15-16 a. Which reminded Peter of Pentecost - Ac 11:15-16; 2:1-4 2. This has led to much confusion about what the baptism of the Spirit is... a. Some say that it was an event that occurred only twice 1) On the day of Pentecost, and only upon the apostles - Ac 2 2) At the conversion of Cornelius and his household, the first Gentiles - Ac 10,11 b. Some say it is an event that occurs at every conversion 1) When a person is saved, they are that moment "baptized" with the Holy Spirit 2) Occurs to all who become Christians, and no miraculous manifestations need be present c. Others say it is an event that occurs after conversion 1) A "second work of grace" that must be sought diligently 2) Many people understand "speaking in tongues" to be a sign of this "baptism of the Holy Spirit" 3) Some even say that it is necessary to be truly saved 3. I am persuaded the baptism of the Holy Spirit... a. Refers to the pouring out of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost - Ac 2:1-21 b. Was a one-time event, but with ramifications lasting throughout the gospel age 1) In which the Holy Spirit is now available in some way to all whom God calls through the gospel - 2 Th 2:13-14; Tit 3:7 2) For those who receive the Spirit, the Spirit then empowers whom He wills to the degree He wills - 1 Co 12:4-13 a) For the servants of God used in the revelation and confirmation of His Word, the Spirit imparted "spiritual gifts" (this work of the Spirit was temporary, and ended once God's revelation was completed) b) For all of the servants of God, the Spirit serves as the "instrumental agent" by which God strengthens and blesses them (this work of the Spirit continues today, and will until Christ returns) (see cont.) |
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2 | ONLY ONE BAPTISM | Bible general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 91099 | ||
There is NO baptism of the Great Commission. There is only one Baptism that subordinates all other baptisms. That Baptism is the Baptism into the Body of Christ, the one Paul was refering to. All other subordinate baptism's underpin this one very necessary Baptism. Since Pentecost was mentioned it might be interesting to note there are three manifestations of the Holy Spirt, all, unlike baptisms, very significant in a Christians life. Anybody want take a crack at that one? |
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3 | ONLY ONE BAPTISM | Bible general Archive 1 | Hank | 91103 | ||
Ken, your "question" is a series of statements about various kinds of baptisms and manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Can you break these ideas down into simpler units and put them in the form of questions if you wish to ask questions about them? --Hank | ||||||
4 | ONLY ONE BAPTISM | Bible general Archive 1 | Ken hepting | 91115 | ||
"There is only one Baptism that subordinates all other baptisms. That Baptism is the Baptism into the Body of Christ, the one Paul was refering to. All other subordinate baptism's underpin this one very necessary Baptism". The above is a statement. "Since Pentecost was mentioned it might be interesting to note there are three manifestations of the Holy Spirt, all, unlike baptisms, very significant in a Christians life. Anybody want take a crack at that one?" To repeat the question: How many "manifestations" are there of the Holy Spirit? Not to be confused with how many times the Holy Spirit has appeared throughout the Bible. Manifestation---ways which the Holy Spirit acts upon man. This is no trick question. |
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