Subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates and tips & get instant access to the free case study: Some of Brady's favourite projects have been testimony videos he's worked on. Brady  Shearer: Correct. This marks the climax of the spiritual journey of many people at Wesley Methodist Church, Singapore (WMC). (4:38), #5: What were the next steps that got you from here to there? Brady  Shearer: This is great, because now, you’re in the moment, hearing it for the first time, but it’s captured on camera, your audience will be in the moment, getting to hear it for the first time …, Brady  Shearer: … as well. Some may have been dedicated to a particular deity, or have used charms or other religious objects connected to the deity. Hence we brief candidates on the questions and advise them to reflect on the questions. Each candidate goes through 10 weeks of instruction and small group interaction to prepare themselves to renounce evil, accept God’s freedom and power, and profess faith in Christ. Commit to answering every question, no matter how silly, and let you child ask lots of questions. Does he go to heaven or hell? TOGETHER, we are carrying God's love to the world. You have been triggering the questions, that have then led to the response. Over the course of my many, many story videos that I’ve made, I’ve kind of got this list of nine questions that I think are the absolute best questions to ask. Most Westerners would think of “household gods” as something only from “Bible times” by the way. The three questions we ask at the services are of great spiritual significance to them. If a potential question has already been answered during an earlier exchange, it is not necessary to repeat it. Difficulty: Tough . Every weekend more than 4,000 people attend one of WMC’s ten worship services. Before last We strongly advise candidates to reflect on their past, and be very intentional in renouncing these idols or gods, and destroy or give up such charms or religious objects. I think publicly exploring the topic is important. Ludwig Ott lists the doctrine “[b]aptism is a true Sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ” as de fide in Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma. February 22, 2002 [Name withheld], Good questions. Brady  Shearer: Keep you rolling. There really wasn’t much of an answer given. If you answer yes to any of the questions entailed in point four, the missionary conducting the interview will refer you to the mission president to determine if you qualify for baptism. The challenge we give is for them to be thoughtful and heartfelt in their renunciation, rejection, and repentance. Six Questions About Baptism. During a baptism service at Rise, you’ll notice when someone gets in the waters, we have questions we ask them before we baptize them in the water. It is forcing them, by the framing of the question, to tell a story. We add some B Roll over top and we share that story with our community. I do.” To the glory of God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Originally, church instruction took place after baptism. You’ve been leading the conversation. Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the church which Christ opened to people of all ages, nations, and races? Inspirational meditation. Required fields are marked *. 25% of the Bible contains instruction on how to live in the present and how to treat others. Asbury Seminary is a community called to prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world through the love of Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit and to the glory of God the Father. Just as the ark was visible proof of Noah’s faith, your baptism is discernible evidence of your dedication to Jehovah. Step 3: Be Baptized. WMC conducts three BMC every year. For the One who is in them is, greater than the one who is in the world. Brady  Shearer: … because we need the story in the story video to be the main focus. Alex Mills: Yeah, and not everyone feels well equipped as a story teller themselves, and so these are great, you know, ways to open that door for them, and allow them to naturally …. We want to share those with Pro Church Nation. Take this Bible quiz for kids about Jesus being baptized now! Question number nine, “What have you not talked about that you’d like to mention?” Up until this point, you, the interviewer, have been driving the conversation. Christ commanded it as a part of the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations 22 Then you will be baptized. Brady  Shearer: … real psychology about the way that we interpret the world around us, and the way that we play a role in that grand story. Alex Mills: Before we hop into these, I do need to say, I’ve never made a testimony video, but what I will do is I highlight testimonies of people on Facebook. You are the one that’s starting off looking for something, searching for something. ( Rom. I’ve done that and seen really, really great engagement on Facebook. There are 44 youths and adults, and eight infants and children for baptism, and 60 youths and adults for confirmation. Baptism is the first step after salvation for everyone, kids included. One way to go about baptism is to distill the above essentials to three or four questions: 1. Or maybe you know what’s going on right now, but you don’t know where they came from, and that’s what makes these story videos so great. Affirmative answers to these questions constitute a “public declaration” by the baptism candidates that they have put faith in the ransom and have unreservedly dedicated themselves to Jehovah. Bible Quiz for Kids: Jesus is Baptized. What has been most encouraging is the diversity of the class. 4. Also, like I said, it helps to learn about each other and so it helps you grow in relationship with one another. By the end, like you said, they’re warmed up. We use these responses very frequently as the bulk of our video, …. The second class for 2013 is drawing to a close. The three questions we ask at the services are of great spiritual significance to them. The bulk of that video, the entire foundation for it is the video interview. You’re not just talking about events. A family baptism takes place when more than one member of a family is baptized. The main reason, of course, is to be saved but the Bible uses a variety of metaphors to describe this experience. But it's possible your child might not be ready. This is the basic principle, but God is not bound by Baptism. Baptism by water is a sacrament that dates back to the very beginning of the Christian church. I like to close out the interview, they’re at their most comfortable, and I’m going to hand it over to you to complete. Asbury Theological Seminary © 2021 | Privacy Policy. And we strongly encourage them to invite family members and friends to witness their baptism and confirmation, even if their guests do not believe in the Lord. Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the powers of this world, and repent of your sin? Brady  Shearer: Second question, very similar, “Tell me the story of …” Just a different way to ask it, so you’re not asking the same question in the same way every single time. Below are some reflections on the spiritual significance of the three qu, (The United Methodist Hymnal 34, Paragraph 4), The first question is particularly important to candidates come from religious backgrounds where they worshiped various idols or gods. We are a new breed of Catholic Christians who clarify teachings. The following are the exact questions that missionaries ask would-be converts at a baptismal interview. Bookmark the permalink . At least an hour, and what I’ve always found is that by the end they are so much more comfortable …, Brady  Shearer: … that, a lot of the time the tape at the beginning, the first 20-30 minutes, I won’t even us any of it, maybe …, Brady  Shearer: … because the tape at the end is so much better. Consider the words found at 1 Peter 3:18-22. 6-7. Many of the candidates are new Christians—one of them gave her life to Christ during the class! It’s important for our entire church along with those who are being baptized to not only know those questions, but to understand the theology behind them. Master of Biblical and Theological Foundations, Asbury Seminary-Messiah College Partnership Programs, Department of Counseling and Pastoral Care. This lesson was prompted by a series of questions passed to me by one of the young people in the congregation. This marks the climax of the spiritual journey of many people at Wesley Methodist Church, Singapore (WMC). Seven Common Questions About Baptism Posted by Jennifer Rogers, Contributing Writer, on Jul 13, 2019 If you grew up in the church, you have probably heard or experienced some type of baptism—whether it was watching a Christ-follower be immersed in water or attending a … "And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. > Bro Buddy, I was wondering where you stand on the issue of baptism. They’re comfortable. You can splice them together. According to 1 Peter 3:18-22, what are two reasons why baptism is necessary?. Because of the new birth, the Holy Spirit gives them freedom from and power over evil, injustice and oppression, including any, demonic oppression associated with the idols and gods they had renounced. e a cross at a prominent place in the house as a sign of the Lordship of Christ over that household. About 30% of the Bible is dedicated to prophecy. You’re not just talking about A to B, but now you’re talking about real emotion…. When a family turns to Christ, we offer to do a house cleansing, service where we remove the family’s household gods, pray for the Lord to cleanse the house of those deities, and plac. Then on the spot they have to go, “Wow. A family baptism takes place, when more than one member of a family is baptized. If you try this, use a cartoon or a printed picture unless you are a good artist! • How was Jesus baptized, was it by immersion ? Alex Mills: That’s so good. Asbury seeks to provide a unique combination of academic learning and spiritual formation, which is the hallmark of the Seminary community. Your email address will not be published. If you have a question or would like to discuss these topics, I suggest that you go to a Mormon-related bulletin board ( here are some recommendations ). Eph. There are common arguments that many people try to use against the necessity of the Bible’s teaching on baptism. This one is so very important, because one of the best ways to tell a story is to actually recapture, recap the conversation that you’ve had with somebody in a way like, that says, “So, describe the conversation between you and your wife when you realized that maybe this wasn’t working anymore.”, Brady  Shearer: That question, you could say, “Yeah, my wife and I had a big fight and we realized, you know, maybe it was time to separate.” Or if you frame it as, “Describe the conversation,” now the interview is like, “Well, I looked at my wife and I said, ‘I just don’t know if I can trust you anymore,’ and my wife responded, ‘Well, you’ve got to give me another chance.'”. Historically, during the third and fourth centuries the theology of baptism continued to shift in church practice. Like you said, most of the time you’re going to get your best tape there, so really important. Baptismal questions The following should be a guide only. Brady  Shearer: Much of the interview comes down to, is my interviewee feeling comfortable. Brady  Shearer: I’ll spend at least an hour with the camera rolling, talking. Three Questions Baptism is a sacrament founded on divine law, not just a man-made ecclesiastical law. Do you accept the freedom and power that God gives you to resist evil, injustice and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves? The final question prompts candidates to publicly profess their faith and allegiance to the Christ together, with the church. > You helped me with the Holy Ghost/Tongues thing and > now the baptism thing is what I'm thinking about, especially since my 2 > daughters, ages 8 and 6 are starting to ask me questions. Thanks be to God! That’ll do it for this episode of Pro Church Daily. Ask what they know and understand about the scrifices in the Old Testament and why that all changed in … What are the holes that we need to fill, the gaps that we may have missed? Thank you Ivan! • How many modes of baptism are recognized in the Bible? The elder will listen to the story of how the Lord drew you to himself and ask why you would like to be baptized. Christ has truly opened. It is not a bad idea to inform the one being baptized that publicly identifying with Christ in baptism may lead to rejection by friends or family, and possibly persecution as well (1 Thessalonians 1; 1 Peter 4). . This quiz … I do. I want to say this,” but maybe they didn’t have that opportunity in those first handful of questions. Alex Mills: Yeah, and this is the one that’s going to give the listener the opportunity to insert themselves into this, and say, “Okay, they took these steps to get where they are now. Brady  Shearer: We’ll just kind of set them up, put that ball on the tee, and then they can hit and go with it. You’ve got them primed and ready to ask that question, “Hey, what’s something that you haven’t had the chance to say yet,” and it’s the optimal time to ask them that question. Alex Mills: They’ve probably forgotten about the camera, and maybe they haven’t had the opportunity to get to that thing that they premeditated. If you don’t have video gear, if you’re not set up to do a video, and you prefer to do photos, you can actually use these same questions in the same context. It is best for both the interviewer and the candidate for baptism to put their thoughts into their own words. Brady  Shearer: One of the places where I got my start in church media and communications, Alex, was in video. Brady  Shearer: Nine questions to ask in your next video interview testimony for your church. Alex Mills: … do what we know to do as people who tell stories, which is use, you know, descriptive language and use these literary tools that help the listener get involved and feel like they were actually there. Then we piece it together in post production. Baptism is necessary for salvation for those to whom the Gospel has been preached and who have had the possibility to ask for this sacrament. Brady  Shearer: What I would perceive to be the most important question you can ask. (5:32), #8: What was the pivotal moment for you? The youngest is an infant of one year, and the most senior is 68. How have I changed,” and they’re working it out in real time. (6:56), #9: What have you not talked about that you'd like to mention? And we strongly encourage them to invite family members and friends to witness their baptism and confirmation, even if their guests do not believe in the Lord. 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