The Sacrament of Circumcision/Baptism
Romans 6 & Baptism
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Romans 6:3-4 (1-12)Theme: Romans 6 & Baptism1. The focus of Romans 6—vv. 1-22. The analogies of Romans 6—vv. 3-63. The exhortation of Romans 6—vv. 7-12
The Mode of Baptism
Scripture Reading: Acts 8:26-40Text: Acts 8:36-38Theme: The Mode of Baptism1. Consistent with the witness of the Old Testament2. Consistent with the witness of the New Testament3. Consistent with the ministry of the Holy Spirit
The Baptism of Jesus
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3; John 1:29-34Text: Mathew 3:15-17Theme: The Baptism of Jesus1. As an obedient Savior2. As a qualified Savior3. As an approved Savior
The Baptism of John
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3; John 1:19-34Text: Mark 1:4-11; John 1:31Theme: The Baptism of John1. The uniqueness of his baptism2. The message of his baptism3. The purpose of his baptism
Holy Baptism
Scripture Reading: Romans 6Text: Belg. Confession, Art 34 (Romans 6:17-18)Theme: Holy Baptism1. The sacrament2. The significance3. The subjects
The Family Baptisms of the New Testament
Scripture Reading: Acts 16:13-34Text: Acts 16:15 & 33Theme: The Family Baptisms of the New Testament1. The basis for family baptism2. The examples of family baptism3. The theology of family baptism
Peter’s Covenantal Teaching Concerning Baptism
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:22-42Text: Acts 2:38-39Theme: Peter’s Covenantal Teaching Concerning Baptism1. In connection with the Spirit’s ministry2. In obedience to Christ’s commission3. In conformity to the Scriptures
Christ’s Institution of New Testament Baptism
Scripture Reading: Matt. 28:16-20; Gal. 3:6-18; 26-29Text: Matthew 28:19-20Theme: Christ’s Institution of New Testament Baptism1. Expressed in the Great Commission2. Rooted in Old Testament Scripture3. Consistent with God’s covenant purpose
Infant Circumcision and Infant Baptism
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:1-14Text: Colossians 2:11-13Theme: Infant Circumcision and Infant Baptism1. Arguments against this connection2. Scriptural proof for this connection3. Implications of this connection
The Congregation of the LORD: His Covenant Family
Scripture Reading: Psalm 105:1-10; Gal. 3:6-17Text: Psalm 105:8-10Theme: The Congregation of the LORD: His Covenant Family1. Established by a covenant God2. Affirmed by a covenant sacrament3. Comprised of covenant families
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