Baptism Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on baptism bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Matthew 3:13 (KJV)
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan river?
Answer: John the Baptist
Study note. Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 3:16 (KJV)
What descended upon Jesus when He was baptized?
Answer: The Spirit of God descending like a dove
Study note. And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 3:17 (KJV)
What did the voice from heaven say at Jesus' baptism?
Answer: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased
Study note. And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Lesson 4 · John 3:5 (KJV)
What did Jesus say is necessary to enter the kingdom of God?
Answer: To be born of water and of the Spirit
Study note. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Lesson 5 · Acts 2:38 (KJV)
What did Peter command on the day of Pentecost?
Answer: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins
Study note. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Lesson 6 · Acts 8:38 (KJV)
What did Philip do with the Ethiopian eunuch after he believed?
Answer: He baptized him in water
Study note. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Lesson 7 · Romans 6:4 (KJV)
What does Romans 6:4 say baptism pictures?
Answer: Being buried with Christ by baptism into death, and raised to walk in newness of life
Study note. Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Lesson 8 · Galatians 3:27 (KJV)
What does Galatians 3:27 say about those baptized into Christ?
Answer: They have put on Christ
Study note. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
In what name did Jesus command baptism in the Great Commission?
Answer: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost
Study note. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Lesson 10 · Mark 1:4 (KJV)
What did the baptism of John the Baptist focus on?
Answer: The remission of sins through repentance
Study note. John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does baptism bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?