APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: Week of February 16-22, 2026, Explain Your Beliefs: Role-Playing. Topic: What is Baptism? Lesson 17. Prepared Assignment.

APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY: February 16-22, 2026, Explain Your Beliefs: Role-Playing. Topic: What is Baptism? Lesson 17. Prepared Assignment.

Explain your beliefs (5 mins.) Role-play. ijwbq article 110 pars. 1-4. Topic: What is baptism? (th lesson 17).

Setting: During a casual conversation between the publisher and a coworker, the topic of baptism comes up. The publisher answers his coworker's questions using a Bible verse that highlights the importance of baptism as a symbol of the profound change a person makes in their life by abandoning their former way of living.

Assistant: Hello, [name]. How are you?

Publisher: Hi, [name]. I'm fine, thanks. And you?

Assistant: Okay, thanks. I was reviewing some documents and a question came to mind. What is baptism?

Publisher: Baptism is an important theme in the Bible. It is the public demonstration that a person has repented of their sins and dedicated themselves to God. It involves the person being immersed in water as a symbol of their commitment to God.

Assistant: Ah, I see. Immersing oneself in water symbolizes the great change a person makes in their life.

Publisher: That's right. In fact, the Bible compares baptism to burial. Let's read Romans 6:4: “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into his 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.” Entering the water is like dying, because the person leaves behind their former way of life. And when they come out of the water, they begin a new life as a Christian dedicated to God.

Assistant: That's interesting. I'd like to know more.

Publisher: Jesus commanded his followers: “Go therefore and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Being baptized in someone’s name implies that the person being baptized acknowledges the authority and position of the Father and the Son, as well as the role of the holy spirit.

Assistant: I understand, thank you for clearing that up for me. It's clear now that it's not a ritual, but a commitment to God. You've helped me understand baptism better.

Publisher: You're welcome, [name]. I'm glad I could help.