Is baptism by immersion the only proper form of the baptismal rite?
BibleAsk Team
The word baptize (Gr. Baptizō) means “to dip” or “to immerse.” The word Baptizō was used of immersing cloth in dye and of submerging a vessel in order to fill…
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Water immersion into a new spiritual birth in Christ. The “how tos” and “whys” answered here.
At what age did Jesus get baptized?
The apostle Luke writes, “Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age” (Luke 3:23). Luke doesn’t record the exact age of Jesus at the time of…
Should we be baptized in the name of Trinity or in the name of Jesus alone?
Jesus commanded, in Matthew 28:19, that the believers should be baptized in “the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” And the book of…
What does the Bible say about christening children?
Christening children is the act of giving a baby a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church. But according to the Bible, children should…
Do those who are not christened suffer in this world?
People don’t suffer in this life more because they were not christened when they were young. This is a misconception. Some have even wrongly taught that the un-baptized infant is…
When did Jesus get baptized?
According to Bible chronology, Jesus got baptized in the autumn of A.D. 27 (Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22) John the Baptist had possibly been preaching for about six months…
Why did John baptize people?
The Bible tell us that “John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sin” (Mark 1:4). John’s baptism was characterized by repentance.…
Why did Jesus choose water as an essential element in baptism?
Jesus chose water as an essential part of baptism because water is a cleansing agent. “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean: from all…
What is the difference between baptism and confirmation?
Christians confirmation is a sacrament practiced by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches where infant baptism is also done. This rite allows a baptized person to confirm the promises…
Is baptism by water and the holy spirit necessary for salvation?
Baptism by water and the Holy Spirit is essential for salvation. Jesus explained to Nicodemus how to be saved saying, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born…