God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

that God's Spirit will work within his heart in a very special way. We must be convinced of the work of the Holy Spirit in water baptism. As the candidate is lowered into the water, a tremendous work of God should take place! The candidate steps out of the life of heathenism into Christ and His New Covenant. The heart is circumcised, the old nature is buried, the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ enfolds the candidate, there is a remission of sins that conquers the iniquitous nature. In a full sense of the word, the candidate comes out of the water in "newness of life" energized by the Holy Spirit. If the candidate has not received the Baptism with the Holy Ghost, hands should be laid upon him at this time and opportunity given for this Divine expression. It should not be uncommon for people to come up out of the water speaking in tongues! LESSON 3 STUDY QUESTIONS BASED ON "BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST THROUGH WATER BAPTISM" 1. What is water baptism? 2. What does the word "baptism" mean? 3. Who can be baptized? 4. Should babies be baptized? 5. Who should do the baptizing? 6. Should a person be re-baptized? 7. When a person is baptized, what 3 things are signified outwardly? 8. What is the inward work that is accomplished in water baptism? 9. List some of the key references on water baptism. 162