Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
There's a lot of nuances to baptism (sprinkling v. immersion, adult v. child, etc.), but I'd like...
When is Re-Baptism Appropriate?
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Go out - a Christian perspective
Followers of Christ are given the command here to take their faith out into the world and preach it to all who need to hear it. Here Jesus commands his followers to evangelize and baptize people in the name of the Trinity--the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:19&version=NIV
Buried in the Bible - a Christian perspective
When we are baptized it is as if we are buried alongside Christ. Therefore, just as we are buried like Christ, we will be raised like Christ in order to live a new life.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%206:4&version=NIV
Baptize - a Christian perspective
John the Baptist baptized people with water, but as he did so, he predicted the arrival of someone who would perform a greater baptism--a baptism of spirit. This passage also describes John's baptism of Jesus himself.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:11-17&version=NIV
Baptized in the Bible: Mark 16:16
According to Jesus, whoever does not believe will be condemned. If you believe and are baptized, however, you will be saved.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2016:16&version=NIV
"Holy Spirit" in the Bible: Matthew 3:11
The Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is promised to those who believe. Whereas John the Baptist baptized people physically using water, the Holy Spirit's baptism is a spiritual baptism.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:11&version=NIV
John the Baptist in the Bible: Matthew 3:1-17
Before Jesus and his ministry rose to prominence, John the Baptist was sent to "prepare the way." It is John who first clearly identifies Jesus as the promised Messiah, as seen in this baptism account.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%203:1-17&version=NIV
New Life in the Bible: Romans 6.3-5
What does it mean to give your life over to Christ? It means renouncing your "old life" and gaining a "new life." Our baptism into Christ's service is a sign that we've symbolically shared in his death and resurrection, and are free of the sin and guilt that once weighed us down.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.6.3-5&version=NIV
Indonesian A Terrible Time for Jesus
Indonesian: Jesus is baptized by John and the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove. God says This is My Son. The Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness where He fasts forty days. Satan the devil tempts Jesus 3 times. Jesus defeats him with the Word of God. Angels minister to Jesus.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/indonesian/A%20Terrible%20Time%20for%20Jesus%20Indones...
Bengali A Terrible Time for Jesus
Bengali: Jesus is baptized by John and the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove. God says This is My Son. The Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness where He fasts forty days. Satan the devil tempts Jesus 3 times. Jesus defeats him with the Word of God. Angels minister to Jesus.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/bengali/A%20Terrible%20Time%20for%20Jesus%20Bengali.pdf
Tagalog A Terrible Time for Jesus
Tagalog: Jesus is baptized by John and the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove. God says This is My Son. The Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness where He fasts forty days. Satan the devil tempts Jesus 3 times. Jesus defeats him with the Word of God. Angels minister to Jesus.
http://bibleforchildren.org/PDFs/tagalog/A%20Terrible%20Time%20for%20Jesus%20Tagalog.pdf