Importance and Misunderstandings of Baptism
What you will learn
Understand the physical nature of biblical baptism
Understand the spiritual nature of biblical baptism
Understand who instructed the practice of baptism
The Benefits of baptism
When baptism is necessary
Biblicality of submerged baptism vs sprinkling baptism.
Identify salvation vs baptism
Identify who should and should not be baptized
Define life after baptism
Description
Expect to learn the following items.
I. What is Baptism practically? The basic dos and don’ts of a baptism
II. What is Baptism spiritually? The spiritual effects of baptism
III. Who ordered everyone to be baptized? Why is baptism still practiced today
IV. What are the benefits of baptism? The benefits of being water baptized
V. When should I get baptized? At what stage of life is baptism required or suggested
VI. Should I be submerged or sprinkled? The physical practice of baptism
VII. Is baptism necessary for salvation? Is heaven a place ONLY for those who have been baptized
VIII. Should I Be Baptized in Jesus’ Name? The officiating language of baptism
IX. How should I live after baptism? Life after baptism
This course will review in depth the above topics and subsets. The student should walk away with a genuine understanding of many of the critical aspects of baptism and the baptizing process. In the intermediate course, we will review the origins of baptism and the implications of early baptizers. However, in this course, we are more focused on what baptism is, why it is considered necessary, who instructed it, and the current significance of the practice. As you traverse through the course you will find the biblical instructions for baptism. There are many opinions about what baptism is and isn’t, however, we will avoid opinion and lore in this course and stay primarily on scriptural accounts and instructions on the requirement of baptism.
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