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The Way of Baptism, Part 11

FOR FURTHER STUDY

by Lisa Panasuk and Andrew & Matthew Hohnberger with YD Staff
 

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Growing Christians study for themselves. We’ve shared with you things we’ve found about baptism, but you will probably want to study this topic for yourself. Here are some texts and quotes to get you started:

How do I prepare for baptism?
Acts 3:19 
Mark 1:4; 16:16 
Acts 2:38; 8:36–38 
Ephesians 4:22–24 
Matthew 20:23 
Romans 12:2 
Evangelism, pages 308–312 
Acts of the Apostles, pages 59, 60

What are the steps of conversion?
John 1:4, 12; 3:3, 5 
Evangelism, pages 306, 311, 313, 317 
Messages to Young People, pages 73, 74 
Child Guidance, page 499 
Testimonies for the Church, Volume 4, pages 40, 41 
SDA Bible Commentary, Volume 5, page 1113

What is the parents’ work?
Deuteronomy 6:5–9 
Proverbs 6:20–23 
Evangelism, pages 309–311 
Child Guidance, page 499


What is the minister’s work?
Evangelism, pages 311, 320

When should I be baptized?
Acts 22:16 
Evangelism, pages 307, 309, 310, 513 Acts of the Apostles, page 475

What does baptism mean?
Galatians 3:27 
Romans 6:3–6 
Colossians 2:12 
Matthew 3:11 
Evangelism, pages 307, 309 
The Desire of Ages, page 104 
SDA Bible Commentary, Volume 6, pages 1074, 1075 
Child Guidance, page 499

Who should baptize me?
The Desire of Ages, pages 178, 656 
Testimonies for the Church, Volume 1, page 20 
Evangelism, pages 320, 513 
Early Writings, pages 99–101

Where should I be baptized?
Matthew 3:13 
Mark 1:5 
Evangelism, pages 313, 314 
Testimonies for the Church, Volume 6, page 97

How should I be baptized?
Ephesians 4:5 
Matthew 28:19 
Acts 8:38 
1 Corinthians 14:40 
Evangelism, pages 314, 315 
SDA Bible Commentary, Volume 5, page 1113

Are robes necessary?
Evangelism, pages 314, 315.
What happens at baptism?
Ephesians 4:24 
Matthew 3:13–17 
Acts 22:16 
SDA Bible Commentary, Volume 6, page 1075 
Evangelism, page 307 
Testimonies for the Church, Volume 6, page 98

Should I join the church?
Evangelism, pages 318, 319
Testimonies for the Church, Volume 1, page 20

How should I live after I am baptized?
Colossians 3:1–3, 10 
Galatians 2:20 
2 Corinthians 5:17 
Messages to Young People, page 118
SDA Bible Commentary, Volume 6, page 1075; Volume 7, page 908 
Evangelism, pages 307, 308, 313, 315–317, 320
Sons and Daughters of God, page 300
Acts of the Apostles, pages 475, 476
Testimonies for the Church, Volume 3, page 365; Volume 9, pages 20, 21; 
The Great Controversy, pages 461, 462

For further study on the entire subject of baptism, read Evangelism, pages 306–321.

This study was a blessing for us, and we hope it’s been an encouragement to you. Especially as you take the solemn step of baptism. “Look up, you that are doubting and trembling; for Jesus lives to make intercession for us. Thank God for the gift of His dear Son and pray that He may not have died for you in vain. The Spirit invites you today. Come with your whole heart to Jesus, and you may claim His blessing” (Steps to Christ, pages 54, 55). 
 

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