Jesus is Undefeated: Part 6 Victory in Baptism

Victory in Baptism

Mark 1:1-11, Mark 16:16

1. Why was Jesus baptized?

Mark 1:4 (NIV) “And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”

Mark 1:8 “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Matthew 3:13-15 (NIV) “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.”

Mark 1:10-11 (NIV) “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

2. Why should we be baptized?

Romans 6:4-5 “For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was.”

- Baptism makes us followers of Christ. 

Matthew 28:19 “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

- Baptism connects us to God. 

Galatians 3:27 “And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.”

Titus 3:5-6 “He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.” 

- Baptism saves us through faith. 

1 Peter 3:21 (NIV) “And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience towards God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

Mark 16:16 “Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.”

3. How should I be baptized? 

John 3:3-5 “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” “What do you mean?” exclaimed Nicodemus. “How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again?” Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.”

4. When should I be baptized?

Acts 22:11-16 “I was blinded by the intense light and had to be led by the hand to Damascus by my companions. A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man, deeply devoted to the law, and well regarded by all the Jews of Damascus. He came and stood beside me and said, ‘Brother Saul, regain your sight.’ And that very moment I could see him! “Then he told me, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and hear him speak. For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.’”

Luke 9:23 “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”