Baptism Scripture & Vocab

John 3:5; “Jesus answered, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.”

Mark 16:16; “Jesus answered, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.”

Matthew 28:19; “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit” - Jesus

Matthew 3; John the Baptist’s baptisms were rituals for repentance. Jesus’ baptisms were to receive the Holy Spirit.

Luke 23; Jesus allows the thief on the cross, who is not Baptized by water, to be saved proving you can be saved through “baptism by desire”

Acts 2:38; “Peter [said] to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit.”

Acts 16:15; Adults believes, were baptized, and then had their households & families baptized, too

Acts 16:30-34; “Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you and your household will be saved.” So they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. 33 He took them in at that hour of the night and bathed their wounds; then he and all his family were baptized at once. He brought them up into his house and provided a meal and with his household rejoiced at having come to faith in God.”

Immorality; [noun] to knowingly and repeatedly do things that go against accepted rules of right and wrong, ethics, or religious laws

Impurity; [noun] to engage in moral, spiritual, or sexual uncleanness that goes against religious or ethical standards

Licentiousness; [noun] to engage in sexual conduct that completely lacks moral restraint, self- discipline, or respect for social rules

Idolatry; [noun] worshiping or deeply adoring an object, person, or concept instead of God

Sorcery; [noun] using supernatural or magical methods to influence the natural world, fate, or other people

Hatred; [noun] an intense, deep-seated emotional response of extreme dislike, hostility, or animosity toward someone or something

Rivalry; [noun] selfish ambition, contentions, and the desire to surpass or defeat others for personal gain or status

Jealousy; [noun] an anxious, angry, or resentful feeling caused by wanting what someone else has or fearing the loss of status or affection

Outbursts of Fury; [noun phrase] sudden, violent, and uncontrolled explosions of temper that come from a sinful lack of self-control

Acts of Selfishness; [noun phrase] putting your own desires, pride, and comfort above God's will and the needs of other people

Dissensions; [noun] a splinter group, sect, or divisive opinion that separates people from the core unity of faith

Drinking Bouts; [noun phrase] excessive, unrestrained drinking; a pattern of drinking that raises blood alcohol concentration to 0.08% or higher

Orgies; [“kōmos” in Greek] wild, unrestrained partying, drunken revelry, and debauchery, rather than exclusively modern definitions of group sexual acts (though it includes unchecked sensual excess)