Baptism

HAVE YOU BEEN BAPTIZED AS CHRIST COMMANDS?

Unfortunately, Baptism is often the subject of argument and division. See what the Scripture says about it. Baptism is a command of the New Testament.

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(Matthew 28:18-20)	(Mark 16:15-16)
(Acts 2:38)	(Acts 10:48)

There is one Baptism. (Ephesians 4:5)

1. What is the purpose of Baptism?

Washing away of sin.	(Acts 22:16) (Ephesians 5:26)
Remission of sin and gift of the Holy Spirit.	(Acts 2:38)
Into Christ and put on Christ.	(Romans 6:3) (Galatians 3:27)
Show His death, burial and resurrection.	(Romans 6:5)
Walk in newness of life.	(Romans 6:4)
Salvation and entrance into the kingdom.	(Mark 16:16) (John 3:5)
Go on way rejoicing.	(Acts 8:39)

2. Who may be Baptized?

Believers (old enough to believe)	(Mark 16:16) (Acts 18:8) (Acts 8:12)
Those old enough to learn and obey.	(Matthew 28:19-20)
Those who repent.	(Acts 2:38)
Those who would confess Christ.	(Matthew 10:32) (Acts 8:37)

3. How is baptism performed?

Baptism Requires		Immersion	Sprinkling Pouring
Much water	(John 3:23)	Yes	No
Going to the water	(Acts 8:36)	Yes	No
Going down into the water	(Acts 8:38)	Yes	No
Coming up out of the water	(Acts 8:39)	Yes	No
Burial, Resurrection	(Romans 6:4) (Colossians 2:12)	Yes	No
A birth	(John 3:5)	Yes	No

 

 

 

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