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THE THREE BAPTISMS IN MATTHEW 3:11Text: Matthew 3:7-12 Introduction:
I. In verse 11 of our text, John talks about three
different baptisms.
II. They are:
A. John’s baptism.
B. Holy Spirit baptism.
C. Baptism of Fire.
III. Let us take a look at each one of them.
Body:
I. John’s baptism.
A. The element – Water. Matthew 3:11.
B. Subjects:
1. Penitent Jews. Mark 1:4-5
2. The “you” in Matthew 3:11 is not all-inclusive.
a. Pharisees and Sadducees
b. Matthew 21:23-25; Luke 7:29-30
C. By – John the Baptist. Matthew 3:11
D. Purpose:
1. To prepare for the Messiah.
2. Scriptures:
a. John 1:31
b. Luke 3:3-6
c. Acts 19:4
3. For remission of sins. Mark 1:4
E. Nature:
1. Commandment
2. Mark 1:4; Luke 7:29-30
F. Duration:
1. Ceased at the cross of Christ.
2. Acts 19:3-5
II. The Holy Spirit Baptism.
A. Element:
1. Holy Spirit
2. Matthew 3:11
B. Subjects:
1. The “you” in Matthew 3:11 is not all-inclusive.
2. The Apostles.
a. Acts 1:3-5
b. Acts 1:26-2:4
3. Cornelius’ household. Acts 11:15-16
C. By:
1. Christ.
2. Matthew 3:11
D. Purpose:
1. To empower for special work.
a. Acts 1:8
b. John 16:13
c. John 14:26
2. To prove God’s acceptance of the Gentiles. Acts
11:15-18.
E. Nature
1. Promise to only a few.
2. Acts 1:4-5
F. Duration:
1. Occurred only twice.
2. Each a special case.
III. Baptism of fire.
A. Element:
1. Fire.
2. Matthew 3:11-12
B. Subjects:
1. Wicked.
2. Scriptures:
a. Matthew 3:10
b. Revelation 20:15; 21:8
C. By:
1. Christ
2. Matthew 3:11
D. Purpose:
1. Punishment.
2. Matthew 25:45-46
E. Nature:
1. Warning
2. Matthew 3:11-12
F. Duration:
1. Everlasting
2. Scriptures
a. Matthew 25:41, 46
b. Mark 9:43-48
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