Water Baptism

A. Intro:
To be "baptized" means to be "totally immersed." When a person repents from his sin and believes Jesus died
for him, before many witnesses, he (or she) is to be taken to water, put right under it and brought up again. Why
would Jesus command that His believers do such a strange thing?
1. Jesus commanded all those who believed in Him to be baptized in water.
"Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit... "' (Matt 28:18, 19). Acts 2:38-41.
2. Jesus Himself was baptized.
Jesus replied, Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness then John
consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened,
and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, this
is my son, whom I love with him I am please. Matt. 3: 15-17
Water baptism is all about is the key to a victorious and liberated Christian life.
The act of going under the water and rising up from it again is a picture demonstrating what has happened to
the Christian believer.

B. FOUR STAGES OF CHRIST'S WORK PICTURED

1. He Died ... I Died In Him
"For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless,
that we should no longer be slaves to sin because anyone who has died has been freed from sin" (Rom 6:6,7).

2. He Was Buried ...

I Was Buried With Him
"Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were
therefore buried with him through baptism into death... " (Rom 6:3,4).

3. He Was Raised
I Have A New Life In Him
"...in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a
new life. If we have been united with him in his death : we will certainly also be united with him in his
resurrection" (Rom 6:4,5).

4. He Ascended ... I Ascended In Him

"And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus..." (Eph 2:6).
See also Colossians 3:1.

C. WATER BAPTISM IS...

1. Our Funeral Service!

A burial service is not to kill a man off It is only performed when the man is dead already. And so, because you
have "died" in Christ, you bury your old life in water baptism.

2. Our Resurrection To New Life!

You rise out of the water demonstrating and declaring you are a new creation in Christ!
"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was
raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him.
"The death he died, he died to sin once and for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God In the same way, count
yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus" (Rom 6:8-11).

D. THE TWO KINGDOMS

 "For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves "
(Col 1:13).
Every man and woman born into the world is born into the Kingdom of Darkness; born slaves of the dictator
Satan. There is no way out of this kingdom except by DEATH, and there is no way into the Kingdom of God
except by BIRTH. And so Jesus became both our death and new birth and this we declare in water baptism!
E. THE TWO RACES
As there are two kingdoms, so within each kingdom is a different race of people. The Adamic Race populates
the Kingdom of Darkness, and the New Creation populates the Kingdom of God.
I. The First Adam
"For as in Adam all die..." (1Cor 15:22). See also Romans 5:12.
Adam was the father of us all, the entire human race. Adam's sin alienated us all from God. Because of his sin,
we all inherited his rebellious and diseased nature and became subject to death. Adam's offspring are called "the
Adamic Race".
2. The Last Adam
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly" (Rom 5:6).
There was no way God could change the fallen Adamic Race. He had to put an end to that race and begin a whole
new race of humanity. Jesus was the Last Adam. He came as the lastbom of the Adamic Race and the firstborn of a
new race.
As He hung upon the Cross, He hung there as the last Adam the lastborn of the Adamic Race. When He
died on the Cross, the Adamic Race and the Adamic sinful nature died.
God put to death the fallen creation in Him. The Adamic Race died in Christ.

3. The Second Man

in Christ all will be made alive " (1Cor 15:22). Jesus came as God's new Man, through which a new race
would be created. Jesus was raised from the dead not as the Last Adam but as the Second Man, the Head of
the New Creation.
'So it is written: The first man Adam became a living soul'; the last Adam, [Christ] a life-giving spirit... The
first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.
'As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those
who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of
the man from heaven" (1Cor 15:45-49).

4. The New Creation

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"
(2Cor 5:17). See also Ephesians 2:10.
In water baptism we declare to all our friends and acquaintances that we are no longer part of Adam's race and
the Kingdom of Darkness. We are a New Creation in Christ, belonging to the Kingdom of God!

E. Conclusion:
- Challenge the audience to apply what had learn
-Application
 Prayer
According to Acts 2:42, the .young Christians, along with the older believers, "continued steadfastly in the apostles'
doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, AND IN PRAYERS." These Christians had developed from the very
beginning of their new life in Christ some definite habits including prayer.
Through His Word, the Bible, God speaks to the Christian. In prayer, the Christian talks to God. Yet, in this
busy, bustling world, both Bible study and prayer are neglected.

A. Lords Prayer (Matt. 6:9-13)

Our Father in heaven, Holy be your name --- A Adoration- praise & worship of the soul to
God
Your Kingdom come, your will be done
On earth as is it in in heaven. -------------------- C Confession acknowledging his omnipotent
omniscient & Omni power God
Give us today our daily bread ------------------- T thanksgiving- thanking God for everything &
anything
And forgive us for all our sins as we
Forgave those who sins against us
Do not lead us into temptation
But deliver us from evil -----------------------S Supplication- intercession, request, petitions,
and desires of our heart.
B. The acronym of PRAYER

P- PREVAILING
Gen. 32: 28 as a prince has the power with God and with men, and has prevailed
1) To prevail means to become effective, to succeed, to triumph.
2) There are times when we must prevail in prayer like Joseph did. God does things when we
pray persistently that he otherwise would not do.

R- REQUESTING
Matt. 7:7 Ask and it shall be given.
1) Some Christian fail to pray as they should until trouble strikes.
2) We must pray often, asking largely, God desires our daily fellowship with him in prayet,
petition, and praise.

A- ACCEPTING
Matt. 21:22 Whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing we shall receive.
1) Many Christian pray often, but they fail to receive from God because they lack faith.
2) We must ask with expectancy, accepting Gods blessing to faith. Mark11:24

Y- YEILDING
Luke 22:24 not my will but they will be done.
1) Jesus was facing the cross, His life was at stake. But he yielded to his fathers will.
2) prayers will be answered; burden will lifted, broken homes will be minded, soul will be win
to Christ when we yield our life to Gods will.
 E EVANGELIZING
James 5:16 the effective fervent prayer of a righteous man availed much.
1) Our prayer can reach around the world to touch missionaries, loved ones, and the unsaved.
2) The prayer of faith is effective, both near and far, to sustain save, and secure.

R- REJOICING
John 16:24 ask and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.
1) Rejoicing comes with the anticipation of answer. Psalm 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I
will answer him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
2) We will praise the lord after our prayers and answered God is worthy of our praise.

C. WHY SHOULD I PRAY

A. We Are Commanded To Pray
1. Luke 18:1 Men ought ALWAYS to pray.
2. Colossians 4:2 CONTINUE in prayer.
3. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without CEASING
4. Matthew 7:7 - ASK
B. We Have The Privilege To Pray.
1. John 16:24 Prayer brings fullness of JOY
2.Hebrews 4:16 We are invited to come BOLDLY to the throne of grace

D. HOW DO I PRAY?
A. What Posture Should I Adopt When Praying?
1. Mark 11:25 We may STAND and pray.
2. 1 Kings 8:54 We may kneel and pray.
3. Acts 16:13 We may SET and pray.
4. Matthew 26:39 We may fall on our FACE and pray.
From your study of these Scriptures, what do you conclude about the posture
we should adopt when we pray? ASK YOU ARE LEAD TO YOUR COMFORT BY THE SPIRIT
THATS WHAT YOU DO.
B. To Whom Do I Address My Prayer?
Matthew 6:9; John 16:23; Acts 12:5; John 15:16. I am to pray to
GOD THE FATHER IN JESUS NAME
C. In Whose Name Do I Pray?
Study: John 14:14 and John 16:24. I am to pray in JESUS Name. This means "by His authority!"
D. In Whose Power Am I To Pray?
Read: Ephesians 6:18 and Jude 20. I am to pray in (the power of) the
HOLY SPIRIT
D. The Right Attitudes In Prayer.
some key attitudes in praying. Study the Scripture passages,-; given, then jot each reference down next to
the "prayer attitude" they teach.
Psalm 62:8; Matthew 6:9; Matthew 6:10b; Luke 11:3; Luke 11:5-8; Luke 18:1-5; Romans 15:30; Philippians 4:6b; I
Thessalonians 5:18; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:5-7; James 5:16d; I Peter 5:7; I John 5:14.
1. Reverence:
2. Boldness:
3. Faith:
4. Thanksgiving:
 5. Persistence:
6. Dependence:
7. Earnestness:
8. Confidence:
9. Openness:

E. WHEN SHOULD I PRAY?

There are two Bible answers to this question:
A. I Am WITHOUT CEASING pray I Thessalonians 5:17.
This means that we are to be in the attitude of prayer, ready to pray ("on praying ground") at all times.
There is NO TIME when we cannot pray.
Read also: Luke 18:1; Romans 12:12; Colossians 4:2; Ephesians 6:18.
B. I Am To Have Definite, Set Times Of Prayer.
1. Daniel pra yed THREE times daily Daniel 6:10.
2. David prayed each MORNING Psalm 5:3.
3. The Lord Jesus prayed in the MORNING Mark 1:35.
4. The apostles practiced set times of prayer Acts 3:1.
It is vital that you develop a pattern of regular prayer. Always begin the day with prayer. Proverbs 8:17

F. WHERE SHOULD I PRAY?

There are three kinds of prayer found in the Word of God. Each of them ought to be part of the Christian's
prayer life:
A. Personal, Private Prayer.
Read: Matthew 6:6.
1. Jesus calls the place for this kind of praying a CLOSET , which
means we need to be where we can pray without interruption.
2. Jesus assures us God hears and answers our SECRET prayers.
B. Public Prayer.
Read: Acts 4:24; Acts 12:5, 12 and Ephesians 5:19,20.
1. This kind of praying is usually done in church meetings and gatherings of believers.
2. In such meetings the public prayer is worded by one person at a time 1 Corinthians 14:23,40
3. When one leads the congregation in prayer, everyone participates in the prayer by saying Amen ("so be it") at its
conclusion I Corinthians 14:16.
4. In mixed company, public prayers are offered by men I Corinthians 14:34, I Timothy 2:8.
C. Partnership Prayer. Read: Matthew 18:19,20.
It will be a blessing in your life if you seek out another believer in the Church to become "prayer partners." Ask
God to lead you to someone with whom you can spend time in prayer together.

G. WILL MY PRAYERS ALWAYS BE ANSWERED?

A. There Are Two Conditions For Prayer To Be Answered.

1. I John 5:14 .. . ac c ording TO H IS WIL L . ..

How do we know God's will? (See: John 15:7.) BY ABIDING IN HIM AND HIS WORDS ABIDE
IN US.
2. Mathew 21:22 --- BELIEVING
Why is it necessary to exercise faith when we pray? (See: Hebrews 11:6; James 1:6
B. God ALWAYS Answers Real Prayer, But In Three Possible Ways.
YES Psalm 84:11c Good things
 NO James 4:3 Harmful things
WAIT Luke 11:8 How much do you desire it?

I. WHAT ARE SOME HINDRANCES TO

ANSWERED PRAYER?
A. U n c o n f e s s e d S I N Psalm 66:18; Isaiah 59:1,2.
B. SELFISH motives James 4:3.
C. Failure to FORGIVE others Mark 11:24,25.
D. Poor relationship in M ARRIAGE - I Peter 3:7
E. Failure to LISTEN to Gods word Proverbs 28:9
F. Lack of compassion Proverbs 21:13.
G. Stubbornness Zechariah 7:8-14.
How do we get any hindrances removed? I John 1:9.

J. WHAT THINGS SHOULD I PRAY FOR?

A. Look up: Romans 10:1.
1. For whom was Paul concerned? BRETHREN-ISRAEL
2. What was his prayer for them? THAT ISRAEL MIGHT BE SAVE
B. Look up: I Timothy 2:14.

List three groups of people we are to pray for:

1. ALL KINGS
2. ALL THAT ARE IN AUTHORITY
3. ALL MEN TO BE SAVED

C. What does the Lord want us to pray for, according to Matthew 9:37,38? THAT HE WILL SEND
LABOURERS INTO HIS HARVEST
D. According to Ephesians 6:19,20, what should we pray for those who serve the Lord in the Gospel
ministry? THAT PERSECUTE US
E. Matthew 5:44 instructs us to pray for whom?__________________________________________
F According to I Samuel 12:23, failure to pray for others is SIN .
G. Look up the following Scriptures and make a "prayer list" of things we should
ask for ourselves.
Matthew 6:11 James 1:5
Matthew 26:41 Psalm 19:14
Psalm 34:4
Psalm 37:5
Psalm 51:2,10
Psalm 119:18
Psalm 119:34
Psalm 119: 133

Workshop
Matt. 18: 18-20
Application- C/o Ptra. Beatriz