Bible Dictionary
BAPTISM (NON-IMMERSIONIST VIEW)
Christian baptism is the initiatory rite of the church, using water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This entry emphasizes that Scripture permits immersion, pouring, or sprinkling, and rejects the claim that immersion alone is valid.
Biblical Usage
The New Testament presents baptism as required for those who become Christians and distinguishes John’s baptism of repentance from Christian baptism. Christian baptism is associated with entrance into the church, cleansing, forgiveness, union with Christ, and the gift of the Spirit. The supplied material also discusses baptism of infants and the baptismal formula.