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GOD'S PROMISE FOR THE YEAR 2015

GREAT REWARD

Genesis 15:1: After these things, the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying; Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

PEACE & HEALING

Isaiah 53:5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he wasbruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

FAITHFULNESS & STABILISATION

2.Thessalonians 3:3: But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.

Priority & PROSPERITY

OUR LORD JESUS SAID:

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

 

 

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Introduction:
Jesus said,” he who believes and is baptized will be saved” ( Mark 16:16).
God’s way of salvation is still the same: First, believe; then be baptized. Believing in Jesus Christ produces an inward change in our hearts. Being baptized in water is an outward act of obedience to God. By it we testify. We demonstrate that the change has taken place inside in our hearts. Baptism makes us one with Christ in His burial and in His resurrection. We come out of water to lead a new life of righteousness and victory. This is made possible by God’s power in us. The Scriptures in this study explain very carefully how, when, and why we must be baptized.

Memory work: Romans 6:4

“ Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in the newness of life”.

Study Questions and Answers

  1. What reason did Jesus Himself give for being baptized?( Matt.3:15) Thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.

    Righteousness is right standing before God, without condemnation, fear, anxiety or inferiority complex. After being changed inwardly and transformed outwardly, we need to obey God in fulfilling His righteousness.
  2. How did the Holy Spirit show that He was pleased with the baptism of Jesus? ( Matt.3:16)

    The heavens opened unto Him, He (the Holy Spirit ) came down like a dove and alighted upon Him.
  3. What did God the Father say about Jesus when He was baptized? ( Matt. 3:17)

    God the Father said, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
  4. Did Jesus go down into the water to be baptized? ( Matt.3:16) Yes. Jesus went down into the water to be baptized.

    John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance with the requirement of confession of sins( Mark 1:4-5). But Jesus had no sins to confess or repent of. Rather, by being baptized Jesus showed obedience to the will of God. Jesus perfect example of “going down into – and coming out of water” shows His perfect example of obedience for sincere believers to follow. This also shows- the death and resurrection of Jesus. Understood in this way, baptism has the clear cut approval of all three persons of the Godhead: Father, Son, and Spirit.
  5. If a person wishes to be saved, what did Jesus say he should do after believing the gospel? ( Mark 16:16). The believer (he/she) should be baptized.
  6. What did Jesus tell His disciples to do to people before baptizing them? ( Matt.28:19) To preach the gospel, To make disciples.
  7. To whom did Jesus send His disciples with this message? ( Matt.28:20) To all the nations of the world.
  8. What does Jesus expect people to do after being baptized? ( Matt. 28:20) To do what Jesus commands; To observe all things that He has commanded.

    Before being baptized, the believers should believe the goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ. He should fulfill the following three conditions:
    1. Understand the nature of and the reason for baptism
    2. Repent of his sins
    3. Believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God
  9. What did Peter tell people to do before being baptized? ( Acts 2:38)

    To repent ( change of mind and direction)
  10. How many people did Peter say should be baptized? ( Acts 2:38) Everyone.
  11. How did the people act who gladly received God’s word? ( Acts 2:41) They were baptized.
  12. What did the people of Samaria do after they believed Philip’s preaching? ( Acts8:12) They were baptized.
  13. What did Philip tell the eunuch he must do before he could be baptized? Believe on the Lord Jesus with all your heart.
  14. How did the eunuch answer? ( Acts 8:37) I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
  15. Did the eunuch go down into the water to be baptized? ( Acts 8:38). Yes. The eunuch went down into the water.
  16. How did the eunuch feel after being baptized? ( Acts 8:39) He went on his way rejoicing.

    This is the wonderful scriptural example of how to lead an eunuch into salvation and water baptism experience. Philip the evangelist explained to him about the sufferings of Jesus and how He conquered the death. Eunuchs should believe in their hearts the Lord Jesus. Not just outward mouth words, but eunuchs should genuinely have heart faith that Jesus is the Son of God. This is really a happy moment to see eunuchs become children of the Almighty God.
  17. After Cornelius and his friends had been saved and had received the Holy Spirit, what did the Apostle Peter command them to do next? ( Acts 10: 44-48). To be baptized.
  18. What did the Philippian jailer and his family do after believing Paul’s message? ( Acts16:29-33) They were baptized.
  19. What did the disciples at Ephesus do after believing Paul’s message? ( Acts 19:4-5). They were baptized.
  20. What two experiences of Christ do we follow when we are baptized? 9 Rom. 6:4) ( Colo.2 :14)
  21. What two experiences of Christ do we follow when we are baptized? ( Rom. 6:4) (Col. 2:14)

    1. His burial
    2. His rising from the dead ( resurrection)
  22. How does Paul say believers should live after being baptized? ( Rom.6:4) They should walk in the newness of life.
  23. Is there any difference between believers of different races after being baptized? ( Gal. 3:26-28) No , there is no difference.
  24. What two examples of water baptism found in the Old Testament are referred to in the New Testament? (1) (1. Cor. 10: 1,2) ( Ex. 14:21-22) The Israelites passing through the Red Sea. (2) (1 Peter 3:20-21) ( Gen. 6-7) Noah and his family passing through the flood in the Ark.

Memory Work: Romans 6:4

“ Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life”.

 

 

 


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