baptism:

Lesson 2:Lesson 2:A Study of Matthew 28:18-A Study of Matthew 28:18-2020

Lesson 2:Lesson 2:A Study of Matthew 28:18-A Study of Matthew 28:18-2020

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

What are we talking about?What are we talking about?• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?

• By Definition—Immersion in WaterBy Definition—Immersion in Water• An Important Bible SubjectAn Important Bible Subject• The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)The “One Baptism” (Eph. 4:5)• A Serious Study!A Serious Study!

– Water baptism of the Great Commission Water baptism of the Great Commission is tied in some way to salvation. That’s is tied in some way to salvation. That’s undeniable!undeniable!

– WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?WHAT IS IT’S PURPOSE?– What does it have to do (if anything) What does it have to do (if anything)

with my salvation?with my salvation?


Baptism of the Great Baptism of the Great CommissionCommission


Baptism of the Great Baptism of the Great CommissionCommission• Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)• Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)• Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)• Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)• To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)• Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus” Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus”

(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)• Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)• Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)• Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)

• Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)Universal—for all mankind (Mt. 28:19; Mk. 16:15)• Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)Command to be obeyed (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 10:48)• Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)Administered by man (Mt. 28:19; Ac. 8:38)• Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)Administered in water (Ac. 8:36-39; 10:47; 1Pt. 3)• To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)To continue to end of world (Mt. 28:20)• Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus” Done “in the name of (by the authority) of Jesus”

(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)(Ac. 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; 1 Cor. 1:13)• Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)Preceded by faith in Jesus (Mk. 16:16)• Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)Preceded by repentance (Ac. 2:38)• Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)Preceded by confession of faith (Ac. 8:37)

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2Heb. 6:2

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:291Co. 15:29

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:21Co. 10:2

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25Mt. 21:25

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Jn. 1:31Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Lk. 3:7Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23Mt. 20:23

Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 19:5Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Ac. 8:16Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Jn. 1:28Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Lk. 3:3Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22Mt. 20:22

Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 19:4Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Jn. 1:26Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13Mt. 17:13

Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 19:3Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Jn. 1:25Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mk. 11:30Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14Mt. 16:14

Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 18:25Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Lk. 20:4Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mk. 10:39Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8Mt. 14:8




Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Ac. 13:24Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Jn. 10:40Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Lk. 7:30Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mk. 6:24Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16Mt. 3:16






Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Jn. 1:33Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Lk. 3:12Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1Mt. 3:1

““Bapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 versesBapt-” words in N.T. = 114 times in 91 verses

1Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:211Pet. 3:21

Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12Col. 2:12

Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5Eph. 4:5

Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27Gal. 3:27

1Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:131Co. 12:13

1Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:171Co. 1:17

1Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:161Co. 1:16

1Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:151Co. 1:15

1Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:141Co. 1:14

1Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:131Co. 1:13

Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4Ro. 6:4

Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3Ro. 6:3

Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 22:16Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36Ac. 8:36


Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Ac. 8:13Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16Mk. 16:16

Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12Ac. 8:12

Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41Ac. 2:41


Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33Ac. 16:33

Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15Ac. 16:15

Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16Ac. 11:16

Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48Ac. 10:48


Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38Ac. 8:38

Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19Mt. 28:19

Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-downLet’s Study What the Bible Says!Let’s Study What the Bible Says!


Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20Baptism: Unwatered-downBaptism: Unwatered-down

Matthew 28:18-20Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them,

saying, "All authority has been given saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.to Me in heaven and on earth.

19 "Go therefore and make disciples of 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,of the Holy Spirit,

20 "teaching them to observe all things 20 "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.of the age." Amen.

18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.to Me in heaven and on earth.

19 "Go therefore and make disciples of 19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,of the Holy Spirit,

20 "teaching them to observe all things 20 "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.of the age." Amen.

18 And Jesus came and spoke to 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and been given to Me in heaven and on earth.on earth. 19 "Go therefore and make 19 "Go therefore and make disciples…disciples…

Christ has all Christ has all authority/ authority/ power to power to command—command—all will face all will face Him in Him in judgmentjudgment

Christ has all Christ has all authority/ authority/ power to power to command—command—all will face all will face Him in Him in judgmentjudgment

The basis for The basis for the Great the Great Commission Commission is the is the authority of authority of ChristChrist

(seen in (seen in verses 19-20)verses 19-20)

The basis for The basis for the Great the Great Commission Commission is the is the authority of authority of ChristChrist

(seen in (seen in verses 19-20)verses 19-20)

The main The main verb of the verb of the Great Great Commission Commission (not “teach”) (not “teach”) is an is an imperativeimperative

The main The main verb of the verb of the Great Great Commission Commission (not “teach”) (not “teach”) is an is an imperativeimperative

Notice the place of baptism in Mt. Notice the place of baptism in Mt. 2828

19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things…1.1. It is singled out/given a unique place.It is singled out/given a unique place.

• Commonly believed it is just one of the “good Commonly believed it is just one of the “good works” of a Christian’s life (even the first)works” of a Christian’s life (even the first)

• Commonly asserted it is just an “act of Commonly asserted it is just an “act of obedience” like to other commands from Godobedience” like to other commands from God

• Yet, it is distinguished from “all things”Yet, it is distinguished from “all things”• It is singled out similarly in Ephesians 4:5.It is singled out similarly in Ephesians 4:5.• It is an integral part of teaching “Jesus” (Ac. It is an integral part of teaching “Jesus” (Ac.

8)8)

1.1. It is singled out/given a unique place.It is singled out/given a unique place.• Commonly believed it is just one of the “good Commonly believed it is just one of the “good

works” of a Christian’s life (even the first)works” of a Christian’s life (even the first)• Commonly asserted it is just an “act of Commonly asserted it is just an “act of

obedience” like to other commands from Godobedience” like to other commands from God• Yet, it is distinguished from “all things”Yet, it is distinguished from “all things”• It is singled out similarly in Ephesians 4:5.It is singled out similarly in Ephesians 4:5.• It is an integral part of teaching “Jesus” (Ac. It is an integral part of teaching “Jesus” (Ac.

8)8)

baptizing


19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things…2. It is used as a present participle.2. It is used as a present participle.

• ““the manner in which the given action was the manner in which the given action was performed” (Samuel G. Green—performed” (Samuel G. Green—Gk GrammarGk Grammar))

• ““action which takes place at the same time action which takes place at the same time as the action denoted by the leading verb” as the action denoted by the leading verb” (Machen—(Machen—NT Greek for BeginnersNT Greek for Beginners))

• ““indicates action which is contemporaneous indicates action which is contemporaneous with the action of the main verb” (Ray with the action of the main verb” (Ray Summers—Summers—Essentials of NT GreekEssentials of NT Greek))

2. It is used as a present participle.2. It is used as a present participle.• ““the manner in which the given action was the manner in which the given action was

performed” (Samuel G. Green—performed” (Samuel G. Green—Gk GrammarGk Grammar))• ““action which takes place at the same time action which takes place at the same time

as the action denoted by the leading verb” as the action denoted by the leading verb” (Machen—(Machen—NT Greek for BeginnersNT Greek for Beginners))

• ““indicates action which is contemporaneous indicates action which is contemporaneous with the action of the main verb” (Ray with the action of the main verb” (Ray Summers—Summers—Essentials of NT GreekEssentials of NT Greek))

baptizINGmake disciples

MAIN VERB


19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things…3.3. It is essential in becoming a ChristianIt is essential in becoming a Christian

• The present participle declares the manner in The present participle declares the manner in which one is made a disciple.which one is made a disciple.

• The word “disciple” was often used in a The word “disciple” was often used in a technical sense to refer to more than just a technical sense to refer to more than just a “learner” but an “adherent” (Vine).“learner” but an “adherent” (Vine).

• ““Disciples were…called Christians” (Ac. 11:26)Disciples were…called Christians” (Ac. 11:26)• In whatever manner one became a disciple he In whatever manner one became a disciple he

also became a Christian (“baptizing them”).also became a Christian (“baptizing them”).

3.3. It is essential in becoming a ChristianIt is essential in becoming a Christian• The present participle declares the manner in The present participle declares the manner in

which one is made a disciple.which one is made a disciple.• The word “disciple” was often used in a The word “disciple” was often used in a

technical sense to refer to more than just a technical sense to refer to more than just a “learner” but an “adherent” (Vine).“learner” but an “adherent” (Vine).

• ““Disciples were…called Christians” (Ac. 11:26)Disciples were…called Christians” (Ac. 11:26)• In whatever manner one became a disciple he In whatever manner one became a disciple he

also became a Christian (“baptizing them”).also became a Christian (“baptizing them”).

baptizINGmake disciples

MAIN VERB


19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things…4. It is humanly administered.4. It is humanly administered.

• The disciples were commissioned, as they The disciples were commissioned, as they went forth, to make disciples, immersing went forth, to make disciples, immersing them.them.

• The baptism under discussion is one that The baptism under discussion is one that can and is administered by man (i.e., in can and is administered by man (i.e., in water), thus not Holy Spirit baptism, water), thus not Holy Spirit baptism, which was only administered by Christ which was only administered by Christ (Mt. 3:11; Jn. 1:33).(Mt. 3:11; Jn. 1:33).

4. It is humanly administered.4. It is humanly administered.• The disciples were commissioned, as they The disciples were commissioned, as they

went forth, to make disciples, immersing went forth, to make disciples, immersing them.them.

• The baptism under discussion is one that The baptism under discussion is one that can and is administered by man (i.e., in can and is administered by man (i.e., in water), thus not Holy Spirit baptism, water), thus not Holy Spirit baptism, which was only administered by Christ which was only administered by Christ (Mt. 3:11; Jn. 1:33).(Mt. 3:11; Jn. 1:33).

make disciplesbaptizing


19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things…4. It is humanly administered.4. It is humanly administered.

• Since this baptism is administered by a Since this baptism is administered by a second party, it cannot be self-imposed, as is second party, it cannot be self-imposed, as is and can be the case with sprinkling or and can be the case with sprinkling or pouring. In N.T. baptism, the candidate is pouring. In N.T. baptism, the candidate is passive (Rom. 6:4).passive (Rom. 6:4).

• Since the baptism commanded in this Since the baptism commanded in this passage was to continue “to the end of the passage was to continue “to the end of the age” (v.20), obviously the “one baptism” of age” (v.20), obviously the “one baptism” of Eph. 4:5 is water immersion (HS bapt. already Eph. 4:5 is water immersion (HS bapt. already obsolete).obsolete).

4. It is humanly administered.4. It is humanly administered.• Since this baptism is administered by a Since this baptism is administered by a

second party, it cannot be self-imposed, as is second party, it cannot be self-imposed, as is and can be the case with sprinkling or and can be the case with sprinkling or pouring. In N.T. baptism, the candidate is pouring. In N.T. baptism, the candidate is passive (Rom. 6:4).passive (Rom. 6:4).

• Since the baptism commanded in this Since the baptism commanded in this passage was to continue “to the end of the passage was to continue “to the end of the age” (v.20), obviously the “one baptism” of age” (v.20), obviously the “one baptism” of Eph. 4:5 is water immersion (HS bapt. already Eph. 4:5 is water immersion (HS bapt. already obsolete).obsolete).

make disciplesbaptizing


19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 "teaching them to observe all things…5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”

• ““Into (Gk. Into (Gk. eiseis) the name” has a different ) the name” has a different meaning than “in (Gk. meaning than “in (Gk. enen) the name” of ) the name” of Jesus Christ (cf. Acts 10:48; 19:5). Carries Jesus Christ (cf. Acts 10:48; 19:5). Carries more meaning than simply “by His more meaning than simply “by His authority.”authority.”

• It actually indicates a change of relationshipIt actually indicates a change of relationship—going from OUTSIDE to INSIDE a union, —going from OUTSIDE to INSIDE a union, fellowship or relationship with F, S, HS.fellowship or relationship with F, S, HS.

5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”• ““Into (Gk. Into (Gk. eiseis) the name” has a different ) the name” has a different

meaning than “in (Gk. meaning than “in (Gk. enen) the name” of ) the name” of Jesus Christ (cf. Acts 10:48; 19:5). Carries Jesus Christ (cf. Acts 10:48; 19:5). Carries more meaning than simply “by His more meaning than simply “by His authority.”authority.”

• It actually indicates a change of relationshipIt actually indicates a change of relationship—going from OUTSIDE to INSIDE a union, —going from OUTSIDE to INSIDE a union, fellowship or relationship with F, S, HS.fellowship or relationship with F, S, HS.

baptizing into the name



• ““Those who are baptized become the Those who are baptized become the possession of and come under the dedicated possession of and come under the dedicated protection of the one whose name they protection of the one whose name they bear” (BDAG, bear” (BDAG, Greek-English LexiconGreek-English Lexicon).).

• ““Into the name” was a technical term used Into the name” was a technical term used in the world of Greek commerce to indicate in the world of Greek commerce to indicate the entry into the account bearing one’s the entry into the account bearing one’s name—indicating an ownership relationship name—indicating an ownership relationship (TDOT).(TDOT).

5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”• ““Those who are baptized become the Those who are baptized become the

possession of and come under the dedicated possession of and come under the dedicated protection of the one whose name they protection of the one whose name they bear” (BDAG, bear” (BDAG, Greek-English LexiconGreek-English Lexicon).).

• ““Into the name” was a technical term used Into the name” was a technical term used in the world of Greek commerce to indicate in the world of Greek commerce to indicate the entry into the account bearing one’s the entry into the account bearing one’s name—indicating an ownership relationship name—indicating an ownership relationship (TDOT).(TDOT).




• We enter a special relationship with God and We enter a special relationship with God and become His own special possession when bapt.become His own special possession when bapt.

• Hence, one is not in union or fellowship with Hence, one is not in union or fellowship with God God (i.e., a Christian)(i.e., a Christian) until he submits to baptism. until he submits to baptism.

• One is not possessed by God until he submits One is not possessed by God until he submits to baptism.to baptism.

• One cannot refer to God as his Father until he is One cannot refer to God as his Father until he is baptized “into the name of the Father…”baptized “into the name of the Father…”

5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”• We enter a special relationship with God and We enter a special relationship with God and

become His own special possession when bapt.become His own special possession when bapt.• Hence, one is not in union or fellowship with Hence, one is not in union or fellowship with

God God (i.e., a Christian)(i.e., a Christian) until he submits to baptism. until he submits to baptism.• One is not possessed by God until he submits One is not possessed by God until he submits

to baptism.to baptism.• One cannot refer to God as his Father until he is One cannot refer to God as his Father until he is

baptized “into the name of the Father…”baptized “into the name of the Father…”




1.1. It is singled out/given a unique It is singled out/given a unique place.place.

2.2. It is used as a present participle.It is used as a present participle.

3.3. It is essential in becoming a It is essential in becoming a Christian.Christian.

4.4. It is humanly administered.It is humanly administered.

5.5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”

1.1. It is singled out/given a unique It is singled out/given a unique place.place.

2.2. It is used as a present participle.It is used as a present participle.

3.3. It is essential in becoming a It is essential in becoming a Christian.Christian.

4.4. It is humanly administered.It is humanly administered.

5.5. It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”It is “into the name of F, S, HS.”

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New rela. w/ GodNew rela. w/ GodBe baptizedBe baptizedMt. 28:18-Mt. 28:18-

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