The Baptisms of Scripture

Doctrinal Studies, Topical Studies

The purpose of this series is to look at the concept of baptism as it is described in the Scriptures. Most people have a very narrow view of baptism that is often based on church traditions rather than the Word of God. Baptism, as it is seen in both the Old and New Testaments, is a much deeper subject; it has great spiritual meaning beyond that of a simple religious ordinance or ritual. When a person hears the word “baptism” their first thought is usually water baptism, but there are many different baptisms spoken of in the Scriptures, most of which do not involve water at all. In this series of lessons, we examine the various baptisms found in the Scriptures to see the origin and meaning of the word, and to understand the importance of the spiritual baptism that places us in Christ in this present dispensation.

These Bible lessons were taught by Pastor Gregg Bing in 2021-2022 during the adult Sunday school class at Grace Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX.

Gregg Bing - November 28, 2021

There is One Baptism - Part 1

The Baptisms of Scripture

While there are many different baptisms found throughout the Scriptures, Paul declares in Ephesians 4:5 that there is "one baptism." In this study, we examine the context of Paul's statement in this book of Ephesians, which was written after the close of the transitional book of Acts. This marked the setting aside of Israel, as a nation, and the full unveiling of the truth of the mystery concerning a new body of believers, the Church, living in a new dispensation of grace. These significant changes account for Paul's declaration that there is now only one baptism.

Scripture References: Ephesians 3:1-9, Acts 28:23-30, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Ephesians 4:3-6

Related Topics: Acts, Baptism, Body of Christ, Church, Grace, Israel, Kingdom, Law, Mystery, Paul, Prison Epistles, Topical Study, Water Baptism | More Messages from Gregg Bing | Download Audio

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This series of Bible studies examines the many different baptisms found in the Scriptures, looking at the practice and meaning of each. Much focus will be placed on the one baptism that is still in operation today in this present dispensation of God's grace: the baptism by the Holy Spirit that places believers into Christ. These lessons were given during the adult Sunday school class at Grace Bible Church in 2021.

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