Lesson 1B: Baptism
We have an obligation to be united with Christ in baptism. (Romans 6:1-14)
1. Baptism is the fulfillment of our faith.
--Jesus said that baptism was to “fulfill all righteousness.” (Matthew 3:15)
--Jesus is our example. He was baptized even though He never sinned.
2. Baptism is the proclamation of our faith.
--The words and actions of baptism communicate to those present that we are positioned in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 6:3).
3. Baptism is the confirmation of our faith.
--We know and feel that we are freed from the old dead person and that we live a new life of resurrection
power. (Romans 6:6-14)
4. Baptism is a witness of our faith.
--Baptism is to show that we are dead, buried, and resurrected together with Jesus.
“We were therefore _______________ with him through baptism into _______________ in order
that, just as Christ was ______________ from the dead through the ________________ of the
Father, we too may live a ________________ life.” (Romans 6:4)
5. Baptism is a symbol of our faith.
--Baptism doesn’t have the power to forgive sins. We are saved when we confess with our mouth and
believe with our heart. (Romans 10:9)
Based on what the Scripture teaches, how do you need to obey?
--Let’s set a time to be baptized.
--Whom should we invite to watch you be baptized?
--Now let’s practice together how I will baptize you by immersing you under water in the name of the Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit.
--At your baptism, joyfully share your testimony of how God has saved you.
Memory verse: Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the
forgiveness of sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38)
# 1B Lesson Plan
Baptism
Pastoral Care—10 min: Ask new believers how they are doing. Counsel from the word, encourage,
comfort, lovingly correct, and/or pray as needed.
Worship—10 min: Spend a few minutes worshiping God. Teach the new believers one to two new songs.
Accountability—10 min: If meeting with your normal T4T group of believers, use this accountability
section from lesson #2. With new believers, ask each of them how well they have been able to witness to
others. Celebrate with them, encourage them, and pray for them. Share your own testimony of witnessing.
Vision-Casting—0 min: Not needed with new believers. With existing believers remind them of the great
commission.
New lesson—15 min: Use the lesson and insert any illustrations or examples that you want.
Practice—15 min: After teaching the lesson, have pairs of trainers practice the lesson including stories and
examples until they are confident and competent to share with others. As they practice, wander around
the group listening, answering questions, and ensuring that they are doing it correctly.
Make certain that everyone practices “dry air” baptizing one another in the room. If you are doing this
with just one believer or two, do it together with them.
Set goals and pray—15 min: Allow new believers to make commitments to be baptized. Set a time to do it
as soon as possible. Invite family, friends, and/or current T4T group members to attend. Also, encourage
trainers to set goals to train their new believers and baptize them in a similar way.