PPT-Baptism Illustrated

Baptism is illustrated in various ways in the scripture Each illustration shows a different aspect of baptismal benefits Interesting enough is the fact that nothing else in scripture attributes the same benefits by following any other teaching or command by God. INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM. ANTICIPATORY SET .  . Incorporate the story of St. Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (cf. Acts 8:27-39) into the . Opening Prayer . and . write. for a few minutes on what it reveals about the Sacrament of Baptism.. By: Hong & Champagne. Definition. A . Christian religious rite consisting of immersion in or sprinkling with water as a sign that the subject is cleansed from sin and constituted as a member of the . and Temptations. Judean Wilderness. South-East Corner of Temple. Theater at Caesarea . Maritima. Jesus' Baptism. Accounts of Jesus' Baptism. Mark 1:9-11 = Matt 3:13-17 = Luke 3:21-22. Matthew and Luke have details absent from Mark. They may have access to another source that they independently combined with their . Servants Prep. November 2012. What is A SACRAMENT?. are vessels of the mystical participation in divine . grace. of mankind. . In every sacrament there is a combination of an outward visible sign with an inward spiritual grace . Lesson objectives:. To . know. that Jesus was baptised and what happened when he was baptised. To . understand. why Christians believe baptism is important today. . To . explore. why Christians may choose to be baptised at different ages and the reasons for this . Cleansing oneself with water to bring about physical cleanliness is as old as human history. The transition from water as a means to achieve physical cleanliness to water as a means of achieving spiritual cleanliness is not a huge one. In ancient Babylon, water was used as a means of spiritual cleansing by the cult of Enki. In ancient Greece, a bath in the sanctuary of Trophonion was believed to provide immortality to the initiate undergoing the ritual. There are many other examples of water as a method for spiritual cleansing in many ancient religions. m. The Person, Process & Purpose of Baptism. The Subject of Baptism Is Vitally Important and Yet Highly Controversial.. The subject of baptism is mentioned more than . 100 times. in the New Testament.. 1. Some Important Questions. How old were you when you were baptized?. How were you baptized?. What did you confess before you were baptized?. For what purpose were you baptized?. Did you believe that you were already saved when you were baptized?. Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick,. Holy Orders, Marriage. Sacraments. Sacrament: An efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit.. one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; . 5. one Lord, one faith, one baptism, . 6. one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.. Document . #: . TX003149. Chapter . 18. Copyright: Dmitry . Kalinovsky. / www.shutterstock.com. A History of Baptism. Scriptural references to water and God’s saving power. Catechumenate. Jesus is baptized and calls his disciples to baptize.. St. Joseph Educational Center 2014. Session One - . 1. Why are we here?. 6/11/2014. Infant and Early Childhood Baptism Preparation Program. St. Joseph Educational Center 2014. Session One - . 2. What am I saying ‘Amen’ to?. baptism. It . is a physical act expressing a spiritual truth . Identify with Christ’s death and resurrection. Symbolise burial of old sinful nature. “…I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” . Matthew 28:19-20 “The Great Commission”. Titus 3:5-8. Romans 6. Mark 16:16. Acts 2:38, 39. Acts 16. 1 Peter 3:22-28. Colossians 2. Matthew 28:19-20. “19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them .