Bible Dictionary
Baptism, Christian
Christian baptism is the ordinance instituted by Christ in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It marks admission to the church and publicly represents faith, cleansing, and new life in Christ.
Biblical Usage
Baptism publicly marks admission into Christ’s Church and the profession of faith and discipleship. It symbolizes the work of the Holy Spirit, just as the Lord’s Supper symbolizes the work of Christ. Believers were baptized in apostolic times, and the supplied material also presents the baptism of children of believing parents as a matter of Christian controversy.
Scripture References
Matthew 28:19
Matthew 28:20
Hebrews 9:10
Hebrews 9:13
Hebrews 9:19
Hebrews 9:21
Matthew 3:11
Acts 1:8
Acts 2:41
Acts 8:37
Acts 9:17
Acts 9:18
Acts 10:47
Acts 16:15
Acts 19:5
Acts 7:38
Romans 9:4
Romans 4:11
Genesis 9:9
Genesis 17:10
Exodus 24:7
Exodus 24:8
Deuteronomy 29:9-13
John 21:15
Luke 1:15
Matthew 19:14
1 Corinthians 7:14