A study of the issue of re-baptism focusing on the firs converts of the church at Ephesus.

1. Ephesians
for Beginners
Review of Re-Baptism
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Mike Mazzalongo
BibleTalk.tv

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1. John’s Baptism
Now in those days John the Baptist
came, preaching in the wilderness of
2 “ Repent, for the kingdom
Judea, saying,
of heaven is at hand.”
- Matthew 3:1-2

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For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the
prophet when he said,
“ THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE
WILDERNESS, ‘ MAKE READY THE WAY OF
THE LORD, MAKE HIS PATHS STRAIGHT!’”
- Matthew 3:3

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4 Now
John himself had a garment of
camel’s hair and a leather belt
around his waist; and his food
was locusts and wild honey.
- Matthew 3:4

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5 Then
Jerusalem was going out to him, and
all Judea and all the district around the
6 and they were being baptized by
Jordan;
him in the Jordan River, as they confessed
their sins.
- Matthew 3:5-6

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2. Jesus Received This Baptism
13 Then
Jesus arrived from Galilee at the
Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by
14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I
him.
have need to be baptized by You, and do You
come to me?”
- Matthew 3:13-14

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3. John’s Disciples Become Jesus’ Disciples
35 Again the
next day John was standing with two
36 and he looked at Jesus as He
of his disciples,
walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God !”
- John 1:35-36

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37 The
two disciples heard him speak,
and they followed Jesus.
- John 1:37

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15 But
Jesus answering said to him,
“Permit it at this time; for in this way it is
fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”
Then he permitted Him.
- Matthew 3:15

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4. Jesus Preached John’s Message
17 From
that time Jesus began to preach
and say, “ Repent, for the kingdom of
heaven is at hand.”
- Matthew 4:17

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5. Apostles Preached Jesus’ Baptism
18 And
Jesus came up and spoke to them,
saying, “ All authority has been given to Me in
19 Go therefore and make
heaven and on earth.
disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and the Son and the HOLY
SPIRIT,
- Matthew 28:18-19

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15 And
He said to them, “ Go into all the world
16 He
and preach the gospel to all creation.
who has believed and has been baptized shall
be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be
condemned.
- Mark 16:15-16

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The Mode Was Similar:
John’s Baptism - Immersion in Water
Jesus’ Baptism - Immersion in Water

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The Purpose Was Different:
John’s Baptism
- Prepare for Kingdom
Jesus’ Baptism
- Forgiveness of Sins
- Indwelling

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6. Some Lived Through All Three Periods
IE. John Mark
12 And when he realized this, he went to the house of
Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark,
where many were gathered together and were praying.
- Acts 12:12

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Q. When
A.
Were The Apostles Baptized?
John’s Baptism

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35 Again the
next day John was standing with two
36 and he looked at Jesus as He
of his disciples,
walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of
37 The two disciples heard him speak, and
God!”
they followed Jesus.
- John 1:35-37

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Q. Were the Apostles Re-Baptized After Pentecost?
A. No- They Fulfilled All Righteousness

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Q. When Did The Apostles Receive the
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
A. Between Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension.

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19 So
when it was evening on that day, the
first day of the week, and when the doors were
shut where the disciples were, for fear of the
Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and
*said to them, “Peace be with you.”
- John 20:19

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20 And
when He had said this, He showed
them both His hands and His side. The
disciples then rejoiced when they saw the
Lord.
- John 20:20

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21 So
Jesus said to them again,
“ Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I
22 And when He had said this, He
also send you.”
breathed on them and *said to them, “Receive
the Holy Spirit.”
- John 20:21-22

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Q.
What Did They Receive at Pentecost?
A.
EMPOWERMENT

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8 but
you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My
witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea
and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of
the earth.”
- Acts 1:8

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4 And
they were all filled with the Holy
Sprit and began to speak with other tongues,
as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
- Acts 2:4

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Q. What is the Difference Between
Indwelling & Empowerment?

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A.
Indwelling = Fulfillment
‘For I will pour out water
on the thirsty land And
streams on the dry ground; I
will pour out My Spirit on
your offspring And My blessing
on your descendants;
Isa. 44:3
For the promise is for you and
your children and for all who
are far off, as many as the
Lord our God will call to
Himself.”
Acts 2:39

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9 However,
you are not in the flesh but in the
Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.
But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ,
he does not belong to Him.
- Romans 8:9

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10 If
Christ is in you, though the body is dead because
of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of
11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised
righteousness.
Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised
Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your
mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
- Romans 8:10-11

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B. EMPOWERMENT = WITNESS
4 And
they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and
began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit
was giving them utterance.
- Acts 2:4

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4 Therefore,
those who had been scattered went
5 Philip went down to the
about preaching the word.
city of Samaria and began proclaiming Christ to
6 The crowds with one accord were giving
them.
attention to what was said by Philip, as they heard
and saw the signs which he was performing.
- Acts 8:4-6

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6 And
when Paul had laid his hands upon
them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and
they began speaking with tongues
and prophesying.
- Acts 19:6

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Q. When Did John’s Disciples Receive the
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
A. Pentecost

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Q. Why were the Disciples in Acts 19 Re-Baptized?
A. They had Received John’s Baptism After Pentecost.

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Q. Why Wasn’t Apollos, Their Teacher Re-Baptized?
A. He was Baptized Before Pentecost.

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Q. What Does This Mean For Us Today?
A. Must Be Baptized For The Right Reason (Jesus)
In The Right Way (Immersion).

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Q.
Is Re-Baptism Common Today?
A.
Yes

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15 “ If
you love Me, you will keep
My commandments.”
- John 14:15

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29 But
Peter and the apostles answered,
“ We must obey God rather than men.
- Acts 5:29

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Baptism is the Believer’s Wedding
Ceremony with Christ.