Discipleship Training Course

DTC- DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING COURSE
Chapter Seven
Baptism
Water baptism otherwise known as the believers‟ baptism is such
an exciting milestone in our lives as believers. It is foundational to
our faith, it confirms and affirms our commitment and dedication
to Jesus Christ as our Lord. Proof to the world and spirit realm that
you are born again, the old you died and was raised with Christ
Jesus a new creation.
Baptism is one of the most significant and solemn commands of
the Lord Jesus Christ. He rated it important enough that He
submitted Himself to it.
Matt 3:13-17 Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to
be baptized by John. But John tried to talk him out of it. ―I am the
one who needs to be baptized by you,‖ he said, ―so why are you
coming to me?‖ But Jesus said, ―It should be done, for we must
carry out all that God requires.‖ So John agreed to baptize him.
After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens
were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a
dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, ―This is
my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.
Jesus practiced baptism throughout His ministry. He was baptized
and He baptized others. The Bible says that He made and
baptized more disciples than John the Baptist.
John 4:1 Jesus knew the Pharisees had heard that He was
baptizing and making more disciples than John
So Jesus being our greatest example to follow, we too should walk
on this path that He Himself walked.
Mark 16:16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But
anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.
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