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The Greatest Invitation

Lecture Outline forDVD #236

Amazing Discoveries

Total Onslaught

by Professor Walter Veith


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Te Greatest Invitation

Amazing Discoveries

Total OnslaughtLecture Outline #236

1.After learning all this information how can I make a

commitment to Jesus Christ?

ANSWER: Baptism is a symbol of commitment, loyalty, and

allegiance to Jesus Christ.

2.What did Jesus tell his followers to do throughout the

world?

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them,saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, _________ _____ in the

name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have

commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the

end of the world. Amen.

NOTE: Jesus commissioned His disciples to teach all nations,

and after they are taught, to baptize them.

3.How often is Baptism spoken of in the New Testament?


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ANSWER: Baptism is mentioned more than 80 times in the

New Testament.

4.According to the Bible, how many baptisms are there?

Ephesians 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one ________.

NOTE: Today, in the Christian World, there are many different

modes of baptism. Some say the right way is by sprinkling,

others say its by pouring, still others say it is by immersion. I

heard of one preacher who baptized his grandson 3,000 milesaway via telephone! One television evangelist sprinkled his

audience with water before he covered everyone he ran out.

Not knowing what to do next he proceeded to grab a can of

coke and began to sprinkle the people with it! Does it matter

what type of baptism is used? What does baptism symbolize

anyway?

5.Why did John baptize in Aenon near Salim?

John 3:23 And John was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim,

because there was _____ _____ _____: and they came, and

were baptized.

NOTE: Evidently having a lot of water is very important when

baptizing. The reason for this is that the word baptism, is

derived from the greek work baptizo which means to immerse

or submerge. Therefore, the only Biblical model for baptism is,

baptism by immersion.

6.What is given to those who are baptized?

Matthew 3:16-17 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went

up straightway ___ __ ___ ______: and lo, the heavens wereopened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending

like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven,

saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.


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NOTE: Here we have a very powerful scene. Jesus the sinless

one - is baptized! Why would Jesus need to be baptized?

Jesus was baptized for two primary reasons. The first reason

was He was being baptized to give us an example of how we

should be baptized. Reason number two, He was baptized for

those who could not be baptized because some who believe in

Christ are not able to be baptized because of failing health, etc.

Also, note that upon the baptism of Jesus the Holy Spirit was

poured out on Him. This is significant for believers today also.

When a person is baptized, when they realize their sinfulness

and decide to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, they alsoreceive the Holy Spirit!

7.What preceded the baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch?

Acts 8:26-28, 30-32 And the angel of the Lord spake unto

Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that

goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. And

he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuchof great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who

had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem

for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read

Esaias the prophet. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard

him read the prophet Esaias, and said, _____________ thou

what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man

should ______ ___? And he desired Philip that he would come

up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read

was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a

lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

NOTE: This Ethiopian Eunuch was returning from Jerusalem,

he was there to worship God. So, He was a Jew, with a solid

understanding of the Scriptures. (Only The Old Testament at

that time) But, he was befuddled by some of the propheciesconcerning the Messiah. He could not make sense of the

meaning of these verses. But, God led Phillip to close proximity

to this man who was diligently searching for the truth. And


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after Philip taught him, as we will learn in the verses following,

then He was baptized. Why didnt Philip immediately baptize

this man? During this time of earths history the present

truth for that time was that Jesus Christ was the Messiah. He

had to learn important truths that were imperative for that

time. When he was taught, and saw the truthfulness of the

teachings, then he was baptized. This is something that is

very important today also. Today, some are baptized without

having a solid understanding of the teachings of the Bible. This

is unfair to those who want to be baptized, because they go

into this lifelong commitment without adequate knowledgeof Jesus first. It is very similar to marriage. When a person,

decides to marry, in order for the relationship to be healthy for

the rest of their life, they need to spend time to get to know

the other person, if not, then there is a greater risk that the

marriage will not work out. In order for us to have an abundant

life with Jesus Christ, we need to get to know Him first before

we accept Him as our Savior and Lord. Therefore, is it Biblical

for babies to be baptized? No, because babies cannot makelife changing decisions, nor can they realize there need for a

Savior, each individual, once they reach an age in which they

can comprehend the plan of salvation, must make that choice

for him or herself.

8.If infant baptism isnt found in the Bible, where did it come

from?

ANSWER: 6th. century AD. - Janus was twice born. Holy

water used for baptism was made by plunging a torch from

the altar into the water as the sun-god plunged into the water

and the womb.

The following curse was pronounced on R.C. church defectors:

May the Son who suffered for us curse him! May the HolySpirit who suffered for us in baptism curse him! Let him

be accursed who says adults must be baptized. (History of

Romanism, P.510)


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For several centuries after the establishment of Christianity,

baptism was conferred by immersion, but since the twelfth

century the practice of baptizing by infusion has prevailed

in the Catholic church, as this manner is attended with less

inconvenience than Baptism by immersion. James Cardinal

Gibbons, The faith of our Fathers, 110th. ed. p.277

NOTE: It was not until the Council of Ravenna in 1311 AD.

That sprinkling and pouring were officially accepted as equally

valid as immersion in the rite of baptism.

1. Where did Philip take the Eunuch to baptize him?

Acts 8:36-38 And as they went on there way, they came unto

a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what

doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believe

with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I

believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded

the chariot to stand still: and they went down ____ into the______, both Philip and the Eunuch; and he ________ him.

NOTE: Here again we see an example of Baptism, they had to

both go into the water and there he was baptized.

2.What is the meaning of Bible baptism?

Romans 6:3-4 Know ye not, that so many of us as were

baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his _____?

Therefore we are ______ with him by baptism into _____: that

like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the

Father, even so we also should walk in __________ of life.

NOTE: The meaning of baptism is a deep one. Baptism

represents the death of the old life of sin, burying our sins in

the watery grave, and a spiritual resurrection into the new lifeof joy with Jesus Christ. And lastly, baptism doesnt mean you

are perfect, it means that you are committed.


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3.What happens when we are baptized?

ANSWER:

Every sin is forgiven Acts 2:38

The Spirit is given to us. Mark 1:10, Acts 2:38, 39

We are adopted into Gods family Acts 2:41, 42, 47; 1

Corinthians 12:12, 13, 20

We are given gifts for the service of Christ Ephesians 4:11-13

4.What steps should a person take before baptism?

ANSWER:

Repent a genuine sorrow for sin.

Believe an acceptance of Jesus as both Savior and Lord.

Learn instructions in the essentials of Biblical faith.

5.Should a person ever be re-baptized?

Acts 19:2-5 He said unto them, Have ye received the HolyGhost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not

so much as ______ whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he

said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they

said, Unto Johns baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptized

with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that

they should believe on him which should come after him, that

is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were ________

__ in the name of the Lord Jesus.

NOTE: For what reasons would a person want to be re-

baptized? They were once baptized and departed from Christ,

but now they long to return. Or they are committed Christians

who have discovered the truth of Gods Word, and desire to be

part of His commandment keeping people.

6.How important is baptism?

John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except


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a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he __________ _____

into the __________ of God.

NOTE: Baptism is not an option for those who are born again.

It is a public declaration to the world that you have accepted

Jesus as Savior and Lord, and that you, by the grace of God, are

committed to live a life dedicated to Him.

7.What happens in heaven when a sinner accepts Jesus as

Lord and Savior and is baptized?

Luke 15:10 Likewise I say unto you, there is ___ in the presence

of the ______ of God over ____ sinner that _________.

NOTE: It is a comforting thought that the angels and all of

heaven are deeply interested in the welfare of each individual

on this planet. They break out in into indescribable joy when a

man or a woman, boy or girl, repents and is baptized!

8.What is one incredible fringe benefit of being baptized?

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a

___ ______: old things are _________ away; behold all things

are become _____.

NOTE: When a person makes a decision for Jesus and is

baptized, there former life is forgotten, old things are passed

away. And they become born again, in a spiritual manner, in

the same way that a baby is born into the world with newness

of life the repentant sinner has a new start.

9.What is the Biblical counsel to those who are hesitating to

make this decision?

Acts 22:16 And now ____ _______ thou? Arise, and be _____

_, and wash away thy ____, calling on the name of the Lord.


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NOTE: There are many decisions in life that are made that are

regrettable, but giving your life to Jesus is never something to

regret. It is the most important decision a person can ever

make. This decision is even more important than marrying a

spouse. This decision is a decision that has eternity in view, and

unparalleled joy in this life, and in the life to come.

MY DECISION FOR JESUS

I choose to accept Jesus Christ as Savior, by baptism, a public

declaration of my commitment to Him as Savior and Lord, and

by doing so joining, The Seventh-day Adventist Chruch, Gods

Commandment keeping people, who purpose in their heart to

be obedient to Him by the power of His might, because of their

great love for Jesus Christ (John 14:15). Do you wish to make

this step of faith for Jesus? Yes or No


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Notes


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