Establishing Roots
"Instructions About Baptisms"
(Exam)  (to use, print)

Types of Baptisms  

1.  Three main baptisms were discussed in this teaching.
	Fill in the blank with the correct type of baptism to complete the 
	definitions.

a. ________________ is the immersion of the believer into the Holy Spirit, 
God's approval, for power to witness and do great works.
b. ________________ This baptism takes place automatically when a 
person is born again.
c. ________________ is the normal way to give evidence of a repentant 
heart and a changed life.


Water Baptism -Obedience to Faith

1. What reason did Jesus give for wanting to be baptized in Matthew 3:13-15?
_____________________________________________________________

	In your own words, explain what is meant by this: _______________
	_____________________________________________________
	_____________________________________________________

2.  In Acts 2:38 Peter requires water baptism of new converts.  
Why does he require this?  Think back to the teaching on Faith, what principle 
about faith did yon learn that Peter is also speaking about here?___________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3.  In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus wants obedience to Him by calling 
other to _____________________  and ________________.


The Meaning and Purpose of Water Baptism

1.  What does the word "baptism" mean? ______________________________

	a. Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 and answer the following questions:

		What is a lost person immersed into?__________________
		What must this person do to become part of God's family?
		_____________________
		Water baptism is a symbol of what? ____________________
		True or False? Water baptism is an outward sign of obedience 
		to Christ. ____________
		
	b.  In water baptism, what does the water represent? _____________

2.  Read Romans 6:1-18.  This scripture explains that when we become 
Christians we are no longer slaves to sin - we are now slaves to righteousness.  
We have switched owners!  It could be said that one purpose of water 
baptism is to show what? ________________________________________________



Water Baptism is a Point of Reference 

1.  Explain what water baptism should remind us of? _________________________
_____________

	Why do you think God wants us to be able to look back and remember 
	the "watery grave?" 
	_____________________________________________________
	_____________________________________________________

2.  It is possible to grow up in the church and see water baptism as just a 
ritual required of new Christians.  After studying this lesson, do you see it 
another way?___________________

	Explain what water baptism means to you. ___________________
	___________________________________________________
	___________________________________________________

3.  Have you been baptized in water since you were born again? ________  
(See you pastor if you have not been baptized.)


Baptism in the Holy Spirit - The Power of God

1.  What is the purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Have you found this to be true in your own life? ______________

	Give an example ______________________________________
	___________________________________________________
	___________________________________________________

2.  True of False? Jesus has given His disciples the responsibility to go
 into the earth and tell everyone of Him. _____________

Jesus expects us to tell others of Him in our own strength and ingenious 
human means and methods. ________

3.  In your opinion, when sharing the gospel with someone, or telling
them what Jesus has done in your life, what impacts people the most:  
Proclamation or Demonstration?  _______________________

	Why? ________________________________________________
	_____________________________________________________
	_____________________________________________________


Repentance is Essential for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

1.  According to Acts 2:38 what must we do before we can receive the 
baptism in the Holy Spirit? ____________________________________.


The Holy Spirit is the Teacher

1.  Why is it essential to be filled with the Holy Spirit and have an 
intimate relationship with Him? _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

a. True or False?  We must be careful once we are baptized in the 
Holy Spirit, because He will try to take over the preeminent place 
of Jesus in our lives.________________


The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is for All People

1.  True or False?  God desires for all people to receive salvation, 
but He only wants a select few to be filled with the Holy Spirit?  ___________

	List a scripture to justify your above answer. ___________________

2.  Why would God want anyone to be filled with His Spirit? _________________
_______________________________________________________________

3.  True or False?  The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the initial
infilling of the Holy Spirit? ________________


How to Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

1.  List the usual sequence that occurs when someone is Baptize in the
 Holy Spirit. (Include scripture)

	a. _________________________________________________
	b. _________________________________________________
	c. _________________________________________________