BAPTISM
- Question:
Where did the concept of baptism come from? - To understand this we
need to know who John the Baptizer
was.
- Let’s look at what
was going on during the time of John to set the stage: Other writings indicate that there was a
sect of “worshipers of God” that had removed themselves from the cities
and were living just outside the city in the desert.
- Such a sect was the Essenes who lived in the
- Now let’s park here
for a moment and look at the appearing of an angel to a priest named Zechariah whose wife
BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Luke 1:12 -17 – God names the child; John
13 But the angel said to him: "Do not be
afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear
you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
14 He will be a joy and
delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth,
15 for he will be great in
the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he
will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth.
16 Many of the people of Israel
17 And he will go on
before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of
the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the
righteous-to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." NIV
- Although John knew
the Essenes way of life, it
seems his calling was not of their secluded lifestyle, but that the “Repentance”
should be preached openly to ALL mankind.
- I would also point
out that Jesus did not rebuke
nor promote the Essenes withdrawn life, but took His message into
the streets. It seems both are a
calling and have their place.
Isa 40:5 – God says that ALL mankind should see the
Lord.
5 And the glory of the
LORD will be revealed, and ALL mankind
together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." NIV
Matt 9:35-36 – Jesus preaches everywhere
35 Jesus went through all
the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good
news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. NIV
BIRTH OF JESUS
- The Birth of John was
six months before the birth of
Jesus.
- Let’s park here for a
minute and go get a partial story of the birth of Jesus, as an
angel appears to Mary to tell her about her new baby.
Luke 1:26-35 – God addresses Jesus as the “Son of God”
26 In the sixth month,
God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth Galilee ,
27 to a virgin pledged to
be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name
was Mary. NIV
35 The angel answered,
"The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will
overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
Luke 1:36 -37– Jesus is the cousin of John
36 Even Elizabeth your
relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to
be barren is in her sixth month. NIV
Luke 1:39-41 – Mary tells Elizabeth
39 At that time Mary got
ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea ,
40 where she entered
Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth
41 When Elizabeth Elizabeth
- So now we have an
angel stating that Zechariah will have a son named John that will go
before Jesus and prepare the way. John would carry in him the spirit of Elijah the
prophet. Thus this fulfilled the
prophecy in the scriptures of Malachi.
- John makes his home
out in the desert.
Mal 4:5-6 – John has the spirit of Elijah
5 "See, I will
send you the prophet Elijah before that great and dreadful day of the LORD
comes.
6 He will turn the hearts
of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their
fathers NIV
Luke 1:80 – John lives in the desert
80 And the child grew and
became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared
publicly to Israel
Isa 40:3 – Preaches in the desert
3 A voice of one
calling: In the desert "prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in
the wilderness a highway for our God”.
NIV
Matt 3:1-3- John’s message is repentance
3:1 In those days John the
Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea
2 and saying, "Repent,
for the kingdom of heaven is near."
3 This is he who was
spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
"A voice of one calling in the desert,
`Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.'"
- John the baptizer gets
his name
from his message of “Repentance” of sin and the symbolism of his “BAPTISM”
in water. It was always
referred to as “John’s Baptism”.
- I would like to note
here that people did not flock to the desert to see a wild man dressed in
camel hair and eating locust, they came because of John’s message.
- I stand amazed that
today most folks don’t go anywhere to hear about God and with that maybe
as far as only the TV if nothing else is on and there is some jumpin’
music.
Acts 18:24-25 – John the baptizer
24 And a certain Jew
named Apollos, was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in
the spirit, he spoke and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing
only the baptism of John. KJV
Mark 11:30-32 – John was a prophet
30 The baptism of John,
was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
31 And they reasoned with
themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did
ye not believe him?
32 But if we shall say, Of
men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet
indeed. KJV
Luke 7:24-26 – John is more than a prophet
"What did you go out
into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind?
25 If not, what did you go
out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive
clothes and indulge in luxury are in palaces.
26 But what did you go out
to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. NIV
Matt 3:4-6- - John dresses funny – Eats bugs
4 John's clothes were made
of camel's hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food
was locusts and wild honey.
5 People went out to
him from Jerusalem Judea and the whole region
of the Jordan
6 Confessing their
sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River NIV
BAPTISM OF WATER
- Let’s
look at Baptism. Water had a heavy symbolism of purity
and was used in purification rites. There are two similar words in Greek
for Baptize; Bapto meaning to
dip or immerse and the other Baptizo
meaning a change
that has taken place by some means. The latter was used most of the time
in the scriptures.
- Before Jesus came on
the scene, John was using water
baptism as the symbol of a person’s testimony of “repenting of sin”
and their changed life. They
certainly knew the story of Noah’s family being saved; raised up
above the waters in the ark and the Israelites being saved; delivered
through the waters of the
- It is worth
noting: Noah and the Israelites
were brought through the waters, NEVER to go back. This is an intense statement – CHANGED –
NEVER TO GO BACK.
Acts 13:24-25
24 Before the coming of
Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel
1 Peter 3:20-21 – Symbol of water baptism
God waited patiently in
the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight
in all, were saved through water, 21 and this water “SYMBOLIZES” baptism that now saves you NIV
Luke 3:3- John uses the symbol of “baptism” for
repentance
3 He went into all the
country around the Jordan
Matt 3:11 – Jesus baptism is with the HOLY SPIRIT
11 "I baptize you
with water for repentance; But after me will come one who is more powerful than
I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy
Spirit and with fire. NIV
Acts 19:4-6 – Paul baptizes with the Holy Spirit
4 Paul said, "John's
baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the
one coming after him, that is, in Jesus." 5 On hearing this, they were
baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 When Paul placed his
hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them
NIV
JESUS IS BAPTIZED
- Jesus being sinless
did not need forgiveness, but submitted to John’s baptism to authenticate
John’s message, to confess sin on behalf of the nation, to inaugurate His
public ministry, to identify with all humanity and to give us an example
to follow.
- John did not realize
that Jesus was the Messiah when he saw him even though He was his own
cousin. This was revealed to him
only when he saw the Spirit of God come down on Him.
- John points out a new
baptism to come, that of the Holy Spirit.
John 1:28-34 – John didn’t know Jesus was the Messiah
28 This all happened at Bethany Jordan
29 The next day John saw
Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away
the sin of the world!
30 This is the one I meant
when I said, `A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before
me.'
31 I myself did not
know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be
revealed to Israel
32 Then John gave this
testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on
him.
33 I would not have
known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me. The
man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with
the Holy Spirit “
34 I have seen and I
testify that this is the Son of God." NIV
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a
whole word study into itself and it will be touched on briefly later. In a
nut shell, John’s baptism was a “one time” outward physical action; a testimony that everyone present witnessed. The Holy Spirits baptism is an inward Spiritual action producing a body life change that is a
“continuous” witness to others.
METHOD VS: CHANGE
- The Jews, as a SIGN of their commitment to God, were
circumcised to show that they were different than all the other nations.
It was not the outward symbolization of circumcision that made them
a Jew; but it was their inward
CHANGE of heart.
- Faith in Jesus Christ
is the necessary condition to receive baptism; baptism is a
sacramental SIGN of new life through and in Christ. Baptism is symbolic of “CHANGE”; we die
to our old life and “born again”
to a new life.
- The use of water is a
physical sign of baptism and is the public “symbol” witnessing to our “change”
and commitment to God, much like the symbol of circumcision is an outward
and inward change to the Jew.
Although it is not a command, we see Gentiles today desiring to be
circumcised.
- Because of the
proximity of a body of water, “submersion” was not always an option; poured
or sprinkled carried the same symbol of “change” as submersion.
It’s not the method; it’s the change of heart and our public commitment of
dying to our old way of life and being raised up into a newness of life in
Christ.
- Submersion, Immersion, Dip,
Pour, Sprinkle; all methods have been used down through the
centuries. Archeologists have
uncovered basins that the believer stood in, or knelt, as water was poured
over their heads from a pitcher.
- It’s interesting how
the word “wash” (baptize) was used. The Pharisees were astonished that Jesus
did not “ceremonially” wash (baptize) Himself before he
ate bread. This was a partial
immersion or baptism of
their wrist and hands. - Luke
- Jesus was baptized by
submersion, not because He was a sinner, but for the symbolism of a
“change” in life for the believer and for a witness to John’s followers.
- Three thousand were
baptized in one day, probably with water poured over their heads.
- Paul was baptized in
a house.
- The jailer and his
family were baptized in their house.
- The Israelites were
baptized in a cloud.
- The thief on the
cross was not baptized at all, but had a change of heart. (Water doesn’t save)
Rom 2:28-29 – Circumcision doesn’t make you a Jew.
28 A man is not a Jew if
he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.
29 No, a man is a Jew if
he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by
the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but
from God. NIV
Luke 3:16 – John baptizes by submersion
16 John answered them all, "I baptize
you with water “NIV
Matt 3:16 – Jesus was submersed or totally immersed
16 As soon as Jesus was
baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was
opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on
him. NIV
Rom 6:3-4 – Symbolizes death to a new life
3 don't you know that all of us who were
baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
4 We were therefore buried
with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised
from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new
life. NIV
Acts 2:40-41 – Three Thousand get baptized
41 Those who accepted his message were
baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
NIV
Acts 9:17-19 – Paul was baptized in a house
17 Then Ananias went to
the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said,
"Brother Saul, the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were
coming here-has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy
Spirit."
18 Immediately, something
like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was
baptized, NIV
Acts 16:31 -34 – Jailers family baptized in a house
32 Then they spoke the
word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house.
33 At that hour of the
night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and
all his family were baptized. NIV
1 Cor 10:1-2 – Baptized in a cloud
2 They were all
baptized into Moses in the cloud and
in the sea NIV
Luke 23:42-43 – The Thief – No baptism
42 Then he said,
"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
43 Jesus answered him,
"I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." NIV
Acts 1:4-5 – Christ baptizes with the Holy Spirit
5 For John baptized with
water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
NIV
BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - ALL BELIEVERS RECEIVE IT
- The baptism of the
Holy Spirit
could not be fully realized until after Jesus had died on the cross, not
even to the twelve chosen disciples. But now we see this symbolism more
clearly.
- The Baptism of the Holy Spirit happened
only once for ALL of us on the day of Pentecost, and He lives within
us, but “the filling” process happens over and over and over again because
“We Leak”.
- There is no special
race or elite people that get the baptism of the Holy Spirit; there is not
two “Classes” of Christians – those baptized with the Holy Spirit and
those that are not. When we are saved, we are ALL baptized into one
body, once and forever.
- The Holy Spirit tugs
on our heart; we are convicted of our sins; we repent; we receive Christ,
we receive the Holy Spirit and we make a public confession and profession
through the symbolism of
baptism.
Eph 4:5-6 –One baptism
5 One Lord, one faith, one
baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in
all. NIV
1 Cor 12:13 – All baptized
13 For we were ALL
baptized by one Spirit into one body-whether Jews or Greeks,
slave or free-and we were ALL given the one Spirit to drink. NIV
Gal 3:26 -29 – There is not two classes of the saved
26 You are ALL sons of
God through faith in Christ Jesus,
27 for ALL of you who were
baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
28 There is neither Jew
nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are ALL one in Christ
Jesus. NIV
Rom 6:3-4 – Death to the old life – buried – raised to
a new life
3 Or don't you know that
all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
4 We were therefore buried
with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised
from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
NIV
BAPTISM – A PUBLIC
COMMITMENT
- The scriptures show
that a public confession and
commitment is required.
If you do not confess it, you do not possess it. When you fall in love with someone; you
act different, what’s in you heart will overflow your mouth, you want
everyone to know; otherwise you’re really not in love. Love
is the way you act.
- For sure, Faith is
something you have, but it is expressed through your actions or you don’t
really have the faith. If you have
the light, you will let it
shine.
Josh 24:14-15 – Public commitment
15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable
to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether
the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites,
in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the
LORD." NIV
Matt 10:32-33
32 "Whoever
acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in
heaven. NIV
Rom 10:9-10
9 That if you confess with your mouth,
"Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from
the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and
are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
NIV
Matt 5:14 -16 – Let your light shine
14 "You are the
light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people
light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it
gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light
shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father
in heaven. NIV
BAPTISM IS “A FILLING”
- It must be pointed
out that the term baptism of the Holy Spirit is mentioned in
the scriptures only by John this one time. The rest of the time we see the
term “filled” with the Holy Spirit.
- We are not actually
commanded to be baptized with the Holy Spirit, but to be filled
with the Holy Spirit. I don’t mean
to beat a dead horse, but just look at the following scriptures.
Eph 5:18
18 Do not get drunk on
wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. NIV
Acts 2:3-4
4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. NIV
Acts 4:8
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,
said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! NIV
Acts 4:31
31 After they prayed, the
place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and
spoke the word of God boldly. NIV
Acts 6:3-4
3 Brothers, choose seven
men from among you who are known to be full
of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them
4 and will give our
attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
5 This proposal pleased
the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full
of faith and of the Holy Spirit NIV
Acts 7:54-55
55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw
the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. NIV
Acts 9:17-18
17 Then Ananias went to
the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother
Saul, the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming
here-has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." NIV
Acts 11:24
24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit
and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. NIV
Acts 13:8-9
9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit,
looked straight at Elymas NIV
BAPTISM IS A “CHANGE” IN
LIFE
- Baptism is a
change from one state to another, like a civilian putting on a soldier
uniform; we put on the garments of Christ, we are baptized into Christ. We
are identified in Christ.
- Baptism is death and
burial to our past life with change
to a new resurrected life in Christ.
- Baptism is something
that we do, but it is also something that has been done to us; Change.
- Baptism in water is
not necessary for Salvation; otherwise the thief on the cross was lost. Our salvation is by faith in Jesus
Christ alone; Jesus Christ plus nothing else.
Gal 3:26 -27 – We are clothed and identified in Christ
27 for all of you who were baptized into
Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. NIV
Luke 23:42-43 - The thief on the cross
42 Then he said,
"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
43 Jesus answered him,
"I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." NIV
- It’s interesting to
note here, during the exodus, that the Israelites were baptized by a cloud unto life and
the Rea Sea baptized the Egyptian Soldiers unto death; a Change.
- Baptism does not
always refer to water.
1 Cor 10:1-3 – Baptized in a cloud
2 They were all baptized
into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
NIV
- Soon after the
baptism of Jesus, John was put in prison and would soon be beheaded.
- John’s ministry is
short, but his message of baptism and repentance continues.
Mark 6:17 -18 Herod throws John in prison
17 For Herod himself had
given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He
did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married.
18 For John had been
saying to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's
wife." NIV
22 When the daughter of
Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king
said to the girl, "Ask me for anything you want, and I'll give it to
you."
24"The head of John
the Baptist," she answered.
27 So he immediately sent
an executioner with orders to bring John's head. The man went, beheaded John in
the prison,
28 and brought back his
head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother.
NIV
Mark 1:14-28 – Jesus starts his traveling ministry. - preaches
14 After John was put
in prison, Jesus went into Galilee , proclaiming the good news of God. NIV
BAPTISM DOES NOT SAVE
- While baptism is a
commandment, it is neither a requirement nor a guarantee of a
person receiving the gift of eternal life.
- About 35 years ago I
was shocked when my pastor was preaching on baptism and spoke to the
method used - he said, “I’ll use a water gun if that’s all I have”; he was implying that what really
counted was the work of the Holy spirit that “changed” the heart on the
inside.
- The act of baptism
must be accompanied by a heart attitude of faith in Jesus Christ
- Paul gives us an
example of heart attitude. I repeat this scripture because of its intense
statement about the Spirit.
Rom 2:28-29
28 A man is not a Jew if
he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical.
29 No, a man is a Jew if
he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart,
by the Spirit, not by the written
code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God. NIV
JOHN WAS THEIR ELIJAH
- Jesus testifies of
John the Baptist – This is a powerful statement.
- No man born of a
woman is greater than John on earth. The Hebrews were looking for Elijah to
come to fulfill the scriptures.
- John was their “Elijah” and the last of the OLD
COVENANT prophets; this began a new era.
- Thus the NEW COVENANT
began with John and the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Matt 11:11-15 – John was their Elijah
1 I tell you the truth:
Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the
Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 From the days of John
the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and
forceful men lay hold of it. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied
until John.
14 And if you are willing
to accept it, he is the Elijah
who was to come.
15 He who has ears, let
him hear. NIV
Luke 16:16-17 – The Good News started with John
16 "The Law and the
Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God
John 1:6-9- John was a witness to the light of Jesus
6 There came a man who was
sent from God; his name was John.
7 He came as a witness to
testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.
8 He himself was not
the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that
gives light to every man was coming into the world. NIV
John 3:30- John’s wish was to become less and Jesus
greater.
30 He must become greater;
I must become less. NIV
- Interestingly,
Looking at John’s diet, the ministry of Jesus was altogether different
from than of John. Myself, not
caring so much for honey dipped bugs, I like the diet of Jesus better; I
enjoy bread, meat, vegetables and a little Southern Comfort now and then.
Matt 11:18 – John had a strict diet and did not drink alcohol.
18 For John came neither
eating nor drinking, and they say, `He has a demon.'
Matt 11:19 – Jesus ate what anyone prepared for him.
19 The Son of Man came
eating and drinking, and they say, `Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a
friend of tax collectors and "sinners." NIV
SUMARY OF BAPTISM
- Baptism is a doctrine
that divides denominations. At the
base of every denomination are differences on church doctrine, usually
legalism. We should not judge them because they are different from us, but
work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. - It’s not US and
THEM. - God has only ONE CHRUCH.
- Water is symbolic of
purity.
- We are commanded to
be baptized with water.
- Faith in Jesus Christ
is a requirement.
- Baptism does not
save.
- Baptism is a symbol
and sign of a “change” of heart; that you are “born again”.
- It is a public
statement that you are dead to your old life; raised to a newness of life
in Christ – never to go back to your old ways.
- The method of baptism
is any way you can; Read the scriptures, and then follow the Holy
Spirit’s convictions of your heart.
Eph 4:4-6 –ONE BAPTISM
4 There is one body and one Spirit - just as you
were called to one hope when you were called-
5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
6 one God and Father of
all, who is over all and through all and in all.
NIV
Phil 2:12-13 – WORK IT OUT
12 Therefore, my dear
friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more
in my absence-continue to work out your
salvation with fear and trembling,
13 for it is God who works
in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. NIV
In the multitude of counselors,
there is wisdom.
Prov 11:14
I am grateful for those
that went before me providing
concepts, ideas,
historical information and scripture verses.
A survey of the New
Testament – Gunry
All the Miracles of the
Bible - Herbert Lockyer
Baker Commentary on the
Bible - Ewell
Bible Commentary – F. B. Meyer
Compact Bible Dictionary - Zondervan
Complete Bible Handbook – Lawrence
Dake’s Annotated Bible – Dake`
Dictionary of Biblical
Literacy - Oliver Nelson
Double Predestination
Paper – Darryl Williams
Exposition of Genesis – H.C. Leupold
Halley’s Bible Handbook – H.H. Halley
KJV Bible
Mystery of the Ages – Herbert W. Armstrong
Mysteries of the Bible – Readers Digest
NIV Bible
International Thesaurus - Roget’s
The Apocrypha – Edgar J. Goodspeed
The Bible Almanac – Packer Tenney White
The Expositors Bible
Commentary – Frank E. Gaebelein
The Illustrated Bible
Dictionary – Tyndale
The Layman’s Overview of
the Bible – George W. Knight
The New International Dictionary of the Bible – J. D. Douglas
The Zondervan Pictorial
Encyclopedia of the Bible - Tenney
There were two Trees in
the Garden – Rick Joyner
Twelve Ordinary Men – John MacArthur
Vincent’s Word Studies of
the NT - Mac Donald
What the Bible is all
about – Henrietta C. Mears
What in the World is going
on? – David Jeremiah
Where to find it in the
Bible – Ken Anderson
Who’s who in the Bible – Paul D. Gardner
Wikipedia encyclopedia
Wycliff Bible Commentary,
The
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