9 Water Baptism
The method is immersion -
The Greek word Baptizo means ‘to immerse or dip.’
Matt. 3:6, 16 John baptized many, including Jesus, in the Jordan River.
Jn. 3:23 John was baptizing in Aenon, because there was much water.
Ac. 8:36-39 Philip and the eunuch came up out of the water.
Ac. 22:16 Be baptized, washing away your sins.
1 Cor. 10:2 The Israelites were baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea.
Col. 2:12 We were buried with Him in baptism. (Rom. 6:3-4)
Christians should be baptized in the-name of ‘Jesus’ / ‘Yahshua’ -
Matt. 28:19 Teach all nations, baptizing them in the “name” (singular) of the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. This is not a formula; it is the
granting of authority to perform a task. It is a commission to use ‘One
Name,’ which the Apostles obeyed by baptizing converts in the name of
‘Jesus.’ Besides, Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are not names,
they are titles.
Ac. 2:37-38 Peter commanded Jews to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
Ac. 8:16 The Samaritans were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Ac. 10:48 Peter commanded Cornelius and his household to be baptized in the
Name of Jesus Christ.
Ac. 19:5 The Ephesians were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Rom. 6:3 We (includes Paul) were baptized into Jesus Christ. (Gal. 3:27)
1 Cor. 1:13 Were you baptized in the name of Paul?
Col. 3:17 Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.
The Bible gives reasons for baptism -
Mk. 16:16 Believe and be baptized, and you will be saved.
Jn. 3:3-5 Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the
Kingdom of God.
Ac. 2:38 Be baptized for the remission of sins. (Ac. 22:16)
Ac. 10:48 Peter commanded them to be baptized. (Jn. 14:15)
Rom. 6:3-11 Being buried with Him in baptism, we walk in newness of life.
Gal. 3:27 For as many as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
1 Pet. 3:21 Baptism an appeal to God for a good conscience-- through the
resurrection of Jesus.
People should be baptized after conversion -
Ac. 2:38 Repent and be baptized.
Ac. 8:12 When the Samaritans believed, they were baptized.
Ac. 9:17-18 After Saul was converted, he was baptized.
Ac. 19:5 The Ephesians were believers before they were baptized.
Infants should not be baptized -
Sprinkling is improper method. (Rhantozo , Greek word for “sprinkle”, Heb. 9:19)
Infants cannot express faith nor repent of sins.
Infants cannot give an answer for a good conscience. (1 Pet. 3:21)
Infants have not sinned. (Ac. 2:38; Rom. 5:13; 1 Cor. 7:14; 1 Jn. 3:4)
Infants are not converted from an old life to a new life. (Rom. 6:2-6)
Matt. 15:3-9 We are not to follow man’s traditions. (Rom. 3:3; Ac. 5:29)
Ac. 16:31-34 The baptized household is not proof, because all believed and rejoiced, indicating: no infants participated.
Col. 2:11-12 Circumcision (baptism) at 8 days is not proof, typological and involved only males.
