Reference: Baptism
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The holy ordinance by which persons are admitted as members of the Christian community. It is administered in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and is a visible and public profession of faith in Christ and his salvation, of vital union with him, of the obligation to live a new life according to his precepts and in his service, and of the expectation of sharing in his glorious and heavenly immortality. It is not by any means to be regarded as a regenerating ordinance, though significant of regeneration. It was established in the Christian church by Christ and his apostles, and is binding on his followers to the end of time. The use of water in this ordinance is grounded in part on its qualities as the great element of purification, and on the rites of the ancient dispensation, in which "water and blood: were the divinely appointed symbols of moral renovation and atonement.
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Baptisms in the sense of purifications were common in the Old Testament The "divers washings" (Greek "baptisms") are mentioned in Heb 9:10, and "the doctrine of baptisms," Heb 6:2. The plural" baptisms" is used in the wider sense, all purifications by water; as of the priest's hands and feet in the laver outside before entering the tabernacle, in the daily service (Ex 30:17-21); of the high priest's flesh in the holy place on the day of atonement (Le 16:23); of persons ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 14; 15; Le 16:26-28; 17:15; 22:4-6), a leper, one with an issue, one who ate that which died of itself, one who touched a dead body, the one who let go the scape-goat or buried the ashes of the red heifer, of the people before a religious festival (Ex 19:10; Joh 11:55). The high priest's consecration was threefold: by baptism, unction, and sacrifice (Ex 29:4; 40:12-15; Leviticus 8).
Baptism in the singular is used specially of the Christian rite. Jewish believers passed naturally from the Old Testament baptismal purifications, through John's transitional baptism, to Christian baptism and the subsequent laying on of hands, accompanied with the Holy Spirit (Ac 8:12,14-17). The spiritual sense of ceremonial baptisms was recognized in the Old Testament (Ps 26:6; 51:2,7; 73:13; Isa 1:16; 4:4; Jer 4:14; Zec 13:1.)
Ceremonial washings had been multiplied by tradition, before the Lord's coming (Mr 7:3-4). Even the Gentile Pilate washed his hands to symbolize his innocence of Jesus' blood. The Targum of Jonathan on Ex 12:44 is the earliest authority for the common notion that the Jews baptized male (besides circumcising them) and female proselytes. No notice of such a custom occurs in Philo, Josephus, or the Targum of Onkelos; the commonness of such ceremonial purifications makes it a probable one. In the 4th century A.D. it certainly prevailed. In the case of Jewish proselytes from Ishmaelites and Egyptians, who were already circumcised, some such rite would be needed. Probably it was at first merely the customary purificatory washing before the sacrifice offered in admitting the proselyte, whence Philo and Josephus would omit mentioning it as being usual at all sacrifices. When sacrifices ceased, after the destruction of the temple, the washing would be retained as a baptism of initiation into Judaism.
John's "baptism of repentance for the remission of sins" (Lu 3:3) was the pledge his followers took of their determination to separate themselves from the prevalent pollutions, as the needful preparation for receiving the coming Messiah, who remits the sins of His believing people. The "remission" was not present but prospective, looked for through Messiah, not through John (Ac 10:43). John's baptism was accompanied with confession (Mt 3:6), and was an act of obedience to the call to renounce all sin and believe in the coming Redeemer from sin. The universal expectation of the Messianic king "in the whole East" (says Suetonius, a pagan writer, Vespas. 4) made all ready to flock to the forerunner. The Jews hoped to be delivered from Rome's supremacy (Mal 3:1; 4:5-6).
The last of the prophets had foretold the coming of Elijah before the great day of the coming of the Lord, the Sun of righteousness, the messenger of the covenant. Elijah was to "turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers," namely, the disobedient children to the faith and fellowship of their pious forefathers, Abraham, Jacob, Levi, Elijah (Lu 1:17), lest Messiah at His coming" should smite the earth with a curse." The scribes accordingly declared, "Elias must first come." Jesus declared that John was this foretold Elias (Mt 11:13-14; 17:10-12). John's preaching was "Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens is at hand," the latter phrase referring to Da 2:44; 7:14. The Jews, as a nation, brought the "curse" on their land ("earth") by not repenting, and by rejecting Messiah at His first advent.
Their sin delayed the kingdom's manifestation, just as their unbelief in the wilderness caused the 40 years of delay in entering into their inheritance in Canaan. He brought blessing to those who accepted Him (John was the instrument in turning many to Him: Joh 1:11,36), and shall bring blessing to the nation at His second advent, when they shall turn to the Lord (Ro 11:5,26; Lu 13:35). John's baptism began and ended with himself; he alone, too, administered it. But Christ's baptism was performed by His disciples, not Himself, that He might mark His exclusive dignity as baptizer, with the Holy Spirit (Joh 4:2), and that the validity of baptism might not depend on the worth of the minister but on God's appointment. It continues to the end of this dispensation (Mt 28:19-20). John's was with water only; Christ's with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Lu 3:16).
The Holy Spirit in full measure was not given until Jesus' glorification at His ascension (Joh 7:39). Apollos' and John's disciples at Ephesus knew not of the Holy Spirit's baptism, which is the distinctive feature of Christ's (Ac 18:25; 19:2-6; compare Ac 1:5; 11:16). The outward sign of an inward sorrow for sin was in John's baptism; but there was not the inward spiritual grace conferred as in Christian baptism. Those of the twelve who had. been baptized by John probably received no further baptism until the extraordinary one by the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Christian baptism implies grafting into fellowship or union with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; for the Greek expresses this (Mt 28:19): "Go ye, make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name (the revealed person) of the Father," etc.
John, being among the Old Testament prophets, not in the kingdom of God or New Testament church, preached the law and baptism into legal repentance and reformation of morals, and Messiah's immediate advent. Christian baptism is the seal of gospel doctrine and spiritual renewal. Jesus' own baptism by John was, Christ saith, in order "to fulfill all righteousness" (Mt 3:15). Others in being baptized confessed their sins; Jesus professed" all righteousness." He submitted, as part of the righteousness He undertook to fulfill, to be consecrated to His ministry in His 30th year, the age at which the Levites began their ministry (Lu 3:23), by the last of the Old Testament prophets and the harbinger of the New Testament, His own forerunner. At the same time that the outward minister set Him apart, the Holy Spirit from heaven gave Him inwardly the unction of His fullness without measure; and the Father declared His acceptance of Him as the sinners' savior, the anointed prophet, priest, and king (Joh 3:34; 1:16): "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Since God, against whom we have sinned, is satisfied with Him (and God cannot but be so, seeing it was the Father's love and justice which provided Him), so also may we. As the high priest's consecration was threefold, by baptism, unction, and sacrifice, so Jesus' (compare Ac 10:38) baptism began His consecration, the Holy Spirit's unction was the complement of His baptism, and His sacrifice fully perfected His consecration as our priest forevermore (Heb 7:28, margin). This is the sense of 1Jo 5:6; "this is He that came by water and blood;" by water at His consecration by baptism to His mediatorial ministry for us, when He received the Father's testimony to His Messiahship and His divine Sonship (Joh 1:33-34). Corresponding to His is our baptism of water and the Spirit, the seal of initiatory incorporation with Him (Joh 3:5).
Jesus came "by blood" also, namely, "the blood of His cross" (Heb 9:12). His coming "by water and blood," as vividly set forth in the issue of water and blood from His pierced side, was seen and solemnly attested by John (Joh 19:34-35). John Baptist came only baptizing with water; therefore was not Messiah. Jesus came, undergoing Himself the double baptism of water and blood, then baptizing us with the Spirit cleansing, of which water is the sacramental seal, and with His atoning blood once for all shed and of perpetual efficacy; therefore He Messiah. It is His shed blood which gives water baptism its spiritual significancy. We are b
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and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but there is One coming after me more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but there is One coming after me more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
And Jesus responding said to him; Suffer it now; for thus it is becoming us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers Him.
And Jesus responding said to him; Suffer it now; for thus it is becoming us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers Him.
For all the prophets and the law prophesied till John.
For all the prophets and the law prophesied till John. And if you wish to receive it, he is Elijah, who is to come.
And if you wish to receive it, he is Elijah, who is to come.
And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first?
And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that it behooves Elijah to come first? And Jesus responding said to them, Elijah indeed comes, and will restore all things:
And Jesus responding said to them, Elijah indeed comes, and will restore all things: but I say unto you, that Elijah has already come, and they recognized Him not, but did unto Him so many things as they wished; thus the Son of man is also about to suffer by them.
but I say unto you, that Elijah has already come, and they recognized Him not, but did unto Him so many things as they wished; thus the Son of man is also about to suffer by them.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens.
But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens. And putting His hands on them, he departed thence.
And putting His hands on them, he departed thence.
And Jesus responding said, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to Him, We are able.
And Jesus responding said, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to Him, We are able.
And Jesus responding said, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to Him, We are able.
And Jesus responding said, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to Him, We are able. And He says to them, You shall indeed drink my cup, but to sit on my right, and on my left, this is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.
And He says to them, You shall indeed drink my cup, but to sit on my right, and on my left, this is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. And lo, I am with you all the days, unto the end of the age.
teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. And lo, I am with you all the days, unto the end of the age.
For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they diligently wash their hands, do not eat, holding the tradition of the elders.
For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they diligently wash their hands, do not eat, holding the tradition of the elders.
For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they diligently wash their hands, do not eat, holding the tradition of the elders.
For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they diligently wash their hands, do not eat, holding the tradition of the elders. And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
And taking the blind man by the hand, He led him out of the village; and spitting in his eyes, putting His hands on him, He asked him, if he sees anything.
And taking the blind man by the hand, He led him out of the village; and spitting in his eyes, putting His hands on him, He asked him, if he sees anything.
And Jesus said to them, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I drink? and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?
And Jesus said to them, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I drink? and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?
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And he will go before Him in the spirit and Power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord.
And he will go before Him in the spirit and Power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient unto the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people made ready for the Lord.
And when the eight days of circumcising Him were fulfilled, and His name was called Jesus, having been called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
And when the eight days of circumcising Him were fulfilled, and His name was called Jesus, having been called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
And he came into all the region round about the Jordan preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remissions of sins,
And he came into all the region round about the Jordan preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remissions of sins,
John responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
John responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
And Jesus was beginning to be about thirty years old, being as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli,
And Jesus was beginning to be about thirty years old, being as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli,
And the Pharisee seeing, was astonished because He was not first baptized before dinner.
And the Pharisee seeing, was astonished because He was not first baptized before dinner.
And I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it may be perfected!
And I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it may be perfected!
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. I say unto you, that you can see me no more, until it shall come to pass that you may say, Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord.
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. I say unto you, that you can see me no more, until it shall come to pass that you may say, Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord.
He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.
He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.
because He was my Creator. And of His fullness we all received grace upon grace.
because He was my Creator. And of His fullness we all received grace upon grace.
And I did not know Him, but the One having sent me to baptize with water, He said to me, On whom you may see the Spirit descending and remaining on Him, He is the one baptizing with the Holy Ghost.
And I did not know Him, but the One having sent me to baptize with water, He said to me, On whom you may see the Spirit descending and remaining on Him, He is the one baptizing with the Holy Ghost. And I have seen, and testified that He is the Son of God.
And I have seen, and testified that He is the Son of God.
and looking upon Jesus walking about, says, Behold, the Lamb of God.
and looking upon Jesus walking about, says, Behold, the Lamb of God.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
For whom God sent speaketh the words of God: for He does not give His spirit by measure.
For whom God sent speaketh the words of God: for He does not give His spirit by measure.
(truly Jesus himself was not baptizing, but His disciples),
(truly Jesus himself was not baptizing, but His disciples),
And on the last great day of the feast, Jesus stood and continued to cry out, saying, If any one thirst, let him come and drink.
And on the last great day of the feast, Jesus stood and continued to cry out, saying, If any one thirst, let him come and drink.
And He spoke this concerning the Spirit, whom those believing on Him were about to receive: for the Spirit was not yet; because Jesus was not yet glorified.
And He spoke this concerning the Spirit, whom those believing on Him were about to receive: for the Spirit was not yet; because Jesus was not yet glorified.
And the passover of the Jews was nigh, and many came up out of the country into Jerusalem before the passover, in order that they might purify themselves.
And the passover of the Jews was nigh, and many came up out of the country into Jerusalem before the passover, in order that they might purify themselves.
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may be with you always,
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may be with you always, the Spirit of truth: which the world is not able to receive, because it does not see Him, nor know Him: you know Him: because He abideth with you, and shall be in you.
the Spirit of truth: which the world is not able to receive, because it does not see Him, nor know Him: you know Him: because He abideth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you orphans: I am coming to you.
I will not leave you orphans: I am coming to you.
So ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
So ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Sanctify them through the truth: thy word is truth.
Sanctify them through the truth: thy word is truth.
but one of the soldiers pierced His side through with the spear, and immediately blood and water came out.
but one of the soldiers pierced His side through with the spear, and immediately blood and water came out. And He having seen hath testified, and his testimony is true: and he knows that he speaks the truth, that you also may believe.
And He having seen hath testified, and his testimony is true: and he knows that he speaks the truth, that you also may believe.
that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
And there appeared unto them divided tongues, as of fire, and it sat upon each one of them;
And there appeared unto them divided tongues, as of fire, and it sat upon each one of them;
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished.
But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished.
But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished.
But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished.
But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished.
But Simon himself also believed: and being baptized, was constantly with Philip, both seeing the miracles and the great dynamites performed, was astonished. But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John: who, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.
who, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.
who, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.
who, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost. For he had not yet fallen on any of them: but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
For he had not yet fallen on any of them: but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
For he had not yet fallen on any of them: but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
For he had not yet fallen on any of them: but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. But Simon seeing that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Spirit was given, offered them money, saying,
But Simon seeing that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Spirit was given, offered them money, saying,
But Simon seeing that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Spirit was given, offered them money, saying,
But Simon seeing that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Spirit was given, offered them money, saying, Give me this power, that on whomsoever I may lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
Give me this power, that on whomsoever I may lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
Give me this power, that on whomsoever I may lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
Give me this power, that on whomsoever I may lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. And Peter said to him, Thy silver be unto destruction with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.
And Peter said to him, Thy silver be unto destruction with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.
And Peter said to him, Thy silver be unto destruction with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.
And Peter said to him, Thy silver be unto destruction with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money. There is neither part nor lot to thee in this word: for thy heart is not right before God.
There is neither part nor lot to thee in this word: for thy heart is not right before God.
There is neither part nor lot to thee in this word: for thy heart is not right before God.
There is neither part nor lot to thee in this word: for thy heart is not right before God. Therefore repent of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perchance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee;
Therefore repent of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perchance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee;
Therefore repent of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perchance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee;
Therefore repent of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perchance the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee; for I see thou art in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity.
for I see thou art in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity.
for I see thou art in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity.
for I see thou art in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniquity. And Simon responding said, You pray to the Lord for me, in order that none of these things of which you have spoken may come upon me.
And Simon responding said, You pray to the Lord for me, in order that none of these things of which you have spoken may come upon me.
And Simon responding said, You pray to the Lord for me, in order that none of these things of which you have spoken may come upon me.
And Simon responding said, You pray to the Lord for me, in order that none of these things of which you have spoken may come upon me. Then indeed, witnessing and speaking the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
Then indeed, witnessing and speaking the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans. And the angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, Arise, and go towards the south unto the way going down from Jerusalem to Gaza; the same is desert.
And the angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, Arise, and go towards the south unto the way going down from Jerusalem to Gaza; the same is desert. And rising up, he departed. And, behold, an Ethiopian man, a eunuch, an officer of Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury, had been to Jerusalem to worship,
And rising up, he departed. And, behold, an Ethiopian man, a eunuch, an officer of Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasury, had been to Jerusalem to worship, and was returning, and sitting upon his chariot he was reading the prophet Isaiah.
and was returning, and sitting upon his chariot he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, Go, and join yourself to that chariot.
And the Spirit said to Philip, Go, and join yourself to that chariot. And Philip running forth, heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said; Whether do you understand what you are reading?
And Philip running forth, heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and said; Whether do you understand what you are reading? And he said, How could I, unless some one shall guide me? And he called upon Philip coming up, to sit with him;
And he said, How could I, unless some one shall guide me? And he called upon Philip coming up, to sit with him; and the place of the scripture which he was reading was this, He was led like a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before the one shearing him is dumb, so he opens not his mouth.
and the place of the scripture which he was reading was this, He was led like a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before the one shearing him is dumb, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare His generation? because his life is taken from the earth.
In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare His generation? because his life is taken from the earth. And the eunuch responding to Philip, said, I pray thee, concerning whom does the prophet speak this? concerning himself, or some other man?
And the eunuch responding to Philip, said, I pray thee, concerning whom does the prophet speak this? concerning himself, or some other man? Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from the same scripture, preached Jesus to him.
Philip opening his mouth, and beginning from the same scripture, preached Jesus to him. And while they were journeying along the road, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch says, Behold water; what doth hinder me from being baptized?
And while they were journeying along the road, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch says, Behold water; what doth hinder me from being baptized?
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.
Jesus, the one from Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Ghost and power: who went about doing good, and healing all oppressed by the devil: because God is with Him.
Jesus, the one from Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Ghost and power: who went about doing good, and healing all oppressed by the devil: because God is with Him.
And to Him give all the prophets witness, that every one believing on him receives the remission of sins through His name.
And to Him give all the prophets witness, that every one believing on him receives the remission of sins through His name.
Then Peter responded, Whether is any one able to forbid the water, that these shall not be baptized, whosoever received the Holy Ghost as we indeed?
Then Peter responded, Whether is any one able to forbid the water, that these shall not be baptized, whosoever received the Holy Ghost as we indeed?
Then Peter responded, Whether is any one able to forbid the water, that these shall not be baptized, whosoever received the Holy Ghost as we indeed?
Then Peter responded, Whether is any one able to forbid the water, that these shall not be baptized, whosoever received the Holy Ghost as we indeed?
And I remembered the word of the Lord, as He said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
And I remembered the word of the Lord, as He said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
And he arrived into Derbe and Lystra. And, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, and a Greek father,
And he arrived into Derbe and Lystra. And, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, the son of a faithful Jewish woman, and a Greek father,
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
And he was instructed in the way of the Lord, and zealous in spirit, was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John;
And he was instructed in the way of the Lord, and zealous in spirit, was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John;
and said to them, Have you received the Holy Ghost, having believed? And they said to him, But we have not heard if the Holy Ghost is (given).
and said to them, Have you received the Holy Ghost, having believed? And they said to him, But we have not heard if the Holy Ghost is (given). And he said, Into what then were you baptized? And they said, Into the baptism of John.
And he said, Into what then were you baptized? And they said, Into the baptism of John. And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on the one coming after him, that is Jesus.
And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on the one coming after him, that is Jesus. And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus; and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
And it came to pass, that the father of Publius was lying prostrate with fevers and dysentery: to whom Paul having come in, and prayed, laying hands on him, healed him.
And it came to pass, that the father of Publius was lying prostrate with fevers and dysentery: to whom Paul having come in, and prayed, laying hands on him, healed him.
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life. For if we have grown together in the likeness of His death, we shall also be in the likeness of his resurrection:
For if we have grown together in the likeness of His death, we shall also be in the likeness of his resurrection: knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;
knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.
for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man;
for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man;
That if you may confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and may believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved:
That if you may confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and may believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved: for with the heart it is believed unto righteousness; and with the mouth it is confessed unto salvation.
for with the heart it is believed unto righteousness; and with the mouth it is confessed unto salvation.
Thus then there is even at this time a remnant left according to the election of grace:
Thus then there is even at this time a remnant left according to the election of grace:
and so all Israel shall be saved: as has been written, A leader shall come out of Zion, shall turn ungodliness from Jacob.
and so all Israel shall be saved: as has been written, A leader shall come out of Zion, shall turn ungodliness from Jacob.
but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the lust of the flesh.
but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the lust of the flesh.
I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius;
I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius;
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with the wisdom of speech, in order that the cross of Christ may not be made of none effect.
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with the wisdom of speech, in order that the cross of Christ may not be made of none effect.
And such were some of you: but you have washed, but you have been sanctified, but you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Spirit of our God.
And such were some of you: but you have washed, but you have been sanctified, but you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Spirit of our God.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
For I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
Then what shall they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead rise not at all, why are they also baptized for them?
Then what shall they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead rise not at all, why are they also baptized for them?
But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.
But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God. Who also having sealed us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Who also having sealed us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
in whom you also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom, also having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
in whom you also, having heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom, also having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might
and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might
and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might
and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might which he has wrought in Christ, raising him from the dead, and seating him on his right hand in the heavenlies,
which he has wrought in Christ, raising him from the dead, and seating him on his right hand in the heavenlies,
which he has wrought in Christ, raising him from the dead, and seating him on his right hand in the heavenlies,
which he has wrought in Christ, raising him from the dead, and seating him on his right hand in the heavenlies,
Therefore remember, that when you were Gentiles in the flesh, called Uncircumcision by that which is called Circumcision, made in the flesh with hands;
Therefore remember, that when you were Gentiles in the flesh, called Uncircumcision by that which is called Circumcision, made in the flesh with hands;
There is one body and one Spirit, as ye indeed are called in one hope of your calling;
There is one body and one Spirit, as ye indeed are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed unto the day of redemption.
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed unto the day of redemption.
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
in whom you are also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of depravity, in the circumcision of Christ;
in whom you are also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of depravity, in the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, into which you have been called, and witnessed a beautiful testimony before many witnesses.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, into which you have been called, and witnessed a beautiful testimony before many witnesses.
Hold fast the form of sound words which you heard with me, in the faith and divine love which is in Christ Jesus:
Hold fast the form of sound words which you heard with me, in the faith and divine love which is in Christ Jesus:
and whatsoever things thou hast heard with me through many witnesses, commit thou the same to faithful men, who will be able also to teach others.
and whatsoever things thou hast heard with me through many witnesses, commit thou the same to faithful men, who will be able also to teach others.
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
Therefore having left the word of the beginning of Christ, let us be carried to perfection; not again laying the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Therefore having left the word of the beginning of Christ, let us be carried to perfection; not again laying the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
For it is impossible that those having been once enlightened, and tasted the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
For it is impossible that those having been once enlightened, and tasted the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
For the law institutes men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is after the law, the Son, having been made perfect forever.
For the law institutes men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is after the law, the Son, having been made perfect forever.
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
neither through the blood of goats and bullocks, but through his own blood, came once into the holies, having found eternal redemption.
neither through the blood of goats and bullocks, but through his own blood, came once into the holies, having found eternal redemption.
But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
But remember the former days, in which, you being illuminated by the Spirit, endured a great fight of afflictions;
Which antitype baptism does even now save you, not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking after a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Which antitype baptism does even now save you, not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking after a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Which antitype baptism does even now save you, not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking after a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Which antitype baptism does even now save you, not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking after a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Every one having been born of God does not sin; because his seed remains in him: and he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God.
Every one having been born of God does not sin; because his seed remains in him: and he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God.
Every one having been born of God does not sin; because his seed remains in him: and he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God.
Every one having been born of God does not sin; because his seed remains in him: and he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God.
We know that we have passed out of the death into the life, because we love the brethren with divine love; the one loving not with divine love, abides in the death.
We know that we have passed out of the death into the life, because we love the brethren with divine love; the one loving not with divine love, abides in the death.
Every one believing that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God: and every one loving with divine love him who begat, also loves him who has been begotten of him, with divine love.
Every one believing that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God: and every one loving with divine love him who begat, also loves him who has been begotten of him, with divine love.
Every one believing that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God: and every one loving with divine love him who begat, also loves him who has been begotten of him, with divine love.
Every one believing that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God: and every one loving with divine love him who begat, also loves him who has been begotten of him, with divine love.
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith.
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith.
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith.
because everything which has been born of God conquers the world: and this is the victory which has conquered the world, our faith. Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?
Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God? He is the one having come through water and blood, Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood; the Spirit is the one who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
He is the one having come through water and blood, Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood; the Spirit is the one who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
He is the one having come through water and blood, Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood; the Spirit is the one who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
He is the one having come through water and blood, Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood; the Spirit is the one who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
the Spirit and the water, and blood: and these three are one.
the Spirit and the water, and blood: and these three are one.
The one believing on the Son of God has the witness in himself: the one not believing God has made him a liar; because he has not believed in the testimony which God has testified concerning his Son.
The one believing on the Son of God has the witness in himself: the one not believing God has made him a liar; because he has not believed in the testimony which God has testified concerning his Son.
We know that every one who has been born of God, sins not; but the one having been born of God keeps himself, and the evil one does not touch him.
We know that every one who has been born of God, sins not; but the one having been born of God keeps himself, and the evil one does not touch him.
Hastings
This term, which designates a NT rite, is confined to the vocabulary of the NT. It does not occur in the Septuagint, neither is the verb with which it is connected ever used of an initiatory ceremony. This verb is a derivative from one which means 'to dip' (Joh 13:26; Re 19:13), but itself has a wider meaning, = 'to wash' whether the whole or part of the body, whether by immersion or by the pouring of water (Mr 7:4; Lu 11:38). The substantive is used (a) of Jewish ceremonial washings (Mr 7:4; Heb 9:10); (b) in a metaphorical sense (Mr 10:38; Lu 12:50; cf. 'plunged in calamity'); and (c) most commonly in the technical sense of a religious ceremony of initiation.
1. The earliest use of the word 'baptism' to describe a religious and not merely ceremonial observance is in connexion with the preaching of John the Baptist, and the title which is given to him is probably an indication of the novelty of his procedure (Mt 3:1; Mr 8:28; Lu 7:20; cf. Mr 6:14,24). He 'preached the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins' (Mr 1:4), i.e. the result of his preaching was to induce men to seek baptism as an outward sign and pledge of inward repentance on their part, and of their forgiveness on the part of God. 'Baptism is related to repentance as the outward act in which the inward change finds expression. It has been disputed whether the practice of baptizing proselytes on their reception into the Jewish community was already established in the 1st cent.; probably it was. But in any case the significance of their baptism was that of ceremonial cleansing; John employed it as a symbol and a seal of moral purification. But, according to the Gospel record, John recognized the incomplete and provisional character of the baptism administered by him: 'I indeed have baptized you with water; but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost' (Mr 1:8).
2. Jesus Himself accepted baptism at the hands of John (Mr 1:9), overcoming the reluctance of the Baptist with a word of authority. That Jesus Himself baptized is nowhere suggested in the Synoptic Gospels, and is expressly denied in the Fourth Gospel (Joh 4:2); but His disciples baptized, and it must have been with His authority, equivalent to baptism by Himself, and involving admission to the society of His disciples. On the other hand, His Instructions to the Twelve and to the Seventy contain no command to baptize. Christian baptism was to be baptism 'with the Spirit,' and 'the Spirit was not yet given' (Joh 7:39). It is recorded in Acts (Ac 1:5) that the Risen Lord foretold that this promised baptism would be received after His departure, 'not many days hence.'
3. Christian baptism, although it finds a formal analogy in the baptism of John, which in its turn represents a spiritualizing of ancient Jewish ideas of lustration, appears as in its essential character a new thing after the descent of the Holy Spirit. It is a phenomenon 'entirely unique, and in its inmost nature without any analogy, because it rises as an original fact from the soil of the Christian religion of revelation' (von Dobsch
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In those days comes John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins.
and He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
And king Herod heard; for His name became known: and said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works are wrought in Him.
And having gone out, she said to her mother, What shall I ask And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
And from the forum, unless they may baptize themselves, they do not eat: and many other things which they have received to hold, the baptism of cups, and pots, and brazen vessels, and couches.
And they answered Him saying, John the Baptist: and others, Elijah; and others, One of the prophets.
And Jesus said to them, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I drink? and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?
And the men having come to Him, said; John the Baptist sent us to thee, saving; Art thou the one coming, or must we expect another?
And the Pharisee seeing, was astonished because He was not first baptized before dinner.
And I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it may be perfected!
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
(truly Jesus himself was not baptizing, but His disciples),
And He spoke this concerning the Spirit, whom those believing on Him were about to receive: for the Spirit was not yet; because Jesus was not yet glorified.
And Jesus responds, He is that one to whom, having dipped the morsel, I will give it. And having dipped the morsel, He takes it, and gives it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
So ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
Sanctify them through the truth: thy word is truth.
that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do? And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
For he had not yet fallen on any of them: but they were only baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to tarry some days.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to tarry some days.
And when I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, as He said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. read more. Since then God gave unto them the equal gift, as also unto us, believing on the Lord Jesus Christ; who was I, to be able to resist God? And hearing these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life.
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
Then how was it imputed? to him, being in circumcision or uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
It could not be so. How shall we, who are dead unto sin, live any longer in it? Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? read more. Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life. For if we have grown together in the likeness of His death, we shall also be in the likeness of his resurrection: read more. knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin; for the one having died has been made free from sin.
That if you may confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and may believe with your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved: for with the heart it is believed unto righteousness; and with the mouth it is confessed unto salvation.
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius;
I thank God that I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius; in order that no one may say that you are baptized in my name.
in order that no one may say that you are baptized in my name. But I baptized also the family of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I baptized any other.
But I baptized also the family of Stephanas: besides, I know not if I baptized any other. For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with the wisdom of speech, in order that the cross of Christ may not be made of none effect.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
Then what shall they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead rise not at all, why are they also baptized for them?
for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
in whom you are also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of depravity, in the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
let us draw nigh with a true heart in a full assurance of faith, having been sprinkled as to our hearts from an evil conscience,
and being clothed with a garment sprinkled with blood: and his name has been called, The Word of God.
Morish
Baptism.
Used figuratively to express the overwhelming sufferings which the Lord Jesus endured in order to accomplish the purpose for which He came to the earth; He was 'straitened' until that work was accomplished. Lu 12:50; Joh 12:27. When the sons of Zebedee asked to sit on the right and on the left of the Lord in His glory, He at once referred to the cup He had to drink, and asked if they could drink of that cup, and be baptised with the baptism He was to be baptised with. They, ignorant of the depths of suffering involved in the question, said they could. In one sense they should share in His sufferings
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and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance;
And Jesus responding said to him; Suffer it now; for thus it is becoming us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers Him.
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of the heavens: and whatsoever you may bind on the earth, shall be bound in the heavens; and whatsoever you may loose on earth shall be loosed in the heavens.
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. And lo, I am with you all the days, unto the end of the age.
John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins.
And Jesus said to them, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I drink? and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized? And they said to Him, We are able. And Jesus said to them, You shall indeed drink the cup which I drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized: read more. but to sit on my right, and on my left, is not mine to give, but is for those for whom it has been prepared.
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And he came into all the region round about the Jordan preaching the baptism of repentance unto the remissions of sins,
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say among yourselves; We have Abraham our father.
And I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it may be perfected!
and repentance unto remission of sins is to be preached in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
On the following day he sees Jesus coming to him, and says, Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world.
and looking upon Jesus walking about, says, Behold, the Lamb of God.
Thus when the Lord knew when the Pharisees heard that Jesus is making and baptizing more disciples than John
Now my soul is troubled; and what do I say? Father, save me from this hour. But on this account I came to this hour.
And Jesus said to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, I also send you. And saying this, He breathed on them, and says to them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. read more. Whose sins you may remit, are remitted unto them; whose sins you may retain, have been retained.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to tarry some days.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to tarry some days.
and John having preached the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel, before the face of his coming.
And he said, Into what then were you baptized? And they said, Into the baptism of John.
And he said, Into what then were you baptized? And they said, Into the baptism of John. And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on the one coming after him, that is Jesus.
And Paul said, John baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on the one coming after him, that is Jesus.
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified by the brother. Since then your children are unclean; but now they are holy.
For I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea; and they all did eat the same spiritual food; read more. and all did drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. But with many of them God is not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. And these became our examples, in order that we may not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Then indeed those having fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. read more. But now Christ is risen from the dead, the firstfruit of them that slept. For since death was through a man, the resurrection of the dead is also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so truly in Christ shall all be made alive. But each one in his own rank: Christ the first-fruit; then they who are Christ's, at His coming: then the end, when he may deliver up the kingdom to God, even the Father, when he may destroy all government, all authority and power. For it behooves him to reign until he may put all enemies under his feet. Death the last enemy is destroyed. For, he has subordinated all things beneath his feet. But when he may say, that all things have been subordinated, it is evident that the One having subordinated all things to him is excepted. But when he may subordinate all things to him, then the Son himself will also be subordinated to him who hath subordinated all things to Himself, in order that God may be all things in all. Then what shall they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead rise not at all, why are they also baptized for them?
Then what shall they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead rise not at all, why are they also baptized for them?
and himself is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the first begotten from the dead, in order that in all things himself may be preeminent:
if you abide in the faith, having been grounded and firm, and not moved from the hope of the gospel which you have heard, having been preached in all creation which is under heaven; whose minister I Paul became.
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
Which antitype baptism does even now save you, not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking after a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Which antitype baptism does even now save you, not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the seeking after a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Smith
Baptism.
It is well known that ablution or bathing was common in most ancient nations as a preparation for prayers and sacrifice or as expiatory of sin. In warm countries this connection is probably even closer than in colder climates; and hence the frequency of ablution in the religious rites throughout the East. Baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost is the rite or ordinance by which persons are admitted into the Church of Christ. It is the public profession of faith and discipleship. Baptism signifies--
1. A confession of faith in Christ;
2. A cleansing or washing of the soul from sin;
3. A death to sin and a new life in righteousness. The mode and subjects of baptism being much-controverted subjects, each one can best study them in the works devoted to those questions. The command to baptize was co-extensive with the command to preach the gospel. All nations were to be evangelized; and they were to be made disciples, admitted into the fellowship of Christ's religion, by baptism.
It appears to have been a kind of transition from the Jewish baptism to the Christian. The distinction between John's baptism and Christian baptism appears in the case of Apollos,
and of the disciples at Ephesus mentioned
We cannot but draw from this history the inference that in Christian baptism there was a deeper spiritual significance.
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Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
and he began to preach boldly in the synagogue. But Priscilla and Aquila, having heard him, took him to themselves, and expounded unto him the way of the Lord more perfectly. And he wishing to go into Achaia, the brethren having sent him forth wrote to the disciples to receive him. Who, being present, conferred much on those having believed through grace.
Watsons
BAPTISM, from the Greek word ???????, is a rite or ceremony by which persons are initiated into the profession of the Christian religion; or, it is the appointed mode by which a person assumes the profession of Christianity, or is admitted to a participation of the privileges belonging to the disciples of Christ. It was by this mode that those who believed the Gospel were to be separated from unbelievers, and joined to the visible Christian church; and the rite accompanying it, or washing with water, was probably intended to represent the washing away, or renouncing, the impurities of some former state, viz. the sins that had been committed, and the vicious habits that had been contracted; and to this purpose it may be observed, that the profession of repentance always accompanied, or was understood to accompany, the profession of faith in Christ. That our Lord instituted such an ordinance as baptism, is plain from the commission given to the Apostles after his resurrection, and recorded in Mt 28:19-20. To this rite there is also an allusion in Mr 16:16; Joh 3:5; Ac 2:41; 8:12,36-38; 22:16. The design of this institution, which was to express faith in Christ on the part of those who were baptized, and to declare their resolution of openly professing his religion, and cultivating real and universal holiness, appears from Ro 6:3-4; 1Pe 3:21; Eph 5:26; and Tit 3:5. We find no account of baptism as a distinct religious rite, before the mission of John, the forerunner of Christ, who was called the "Baptist," on account of his being commanded by God to baptize with water all who should hearken to his invitation to repent. Washing, however, accompanied many of the Jewish rites, and, indeed, was required after contracting any kind of uncleanness. Also, soon after the time of our Saviour, we find it to have been the custom of the Jews solemnly to baptize, as well as to circumcise, all their proselytes. As their writers treat largely of the reasons for this rite, and give no hint of its being a novel institution, it is probable that this had always been the custom antecedent to the time of Moses, whose account of the rite of circumcision, and of the manner of performing it, is by no means circumstantial. Or, baptism, after circumcision, might have come into use gradually from the natural propriety of the thing, and its easy conformity to other Jewish customs. For if no Jew could approach the tabernacle, or temple, after the most trifling uncleanness, without washing, much less would it be thought proper to admit a proselyte from a state so impure and unclean as Heathenism was conceived to be, without the same mode of purification. The antiquity of this practice of proselyte baptism among the Jews, has been a subject of considerable debate among divines. It is strenuously maintained by Lightfoot. Dr. John Owen considers the opinion, that Christian baptism came from the Jews, as destitute of all probability. On the other hand, Mr. Wall has made it highly probable, to say the least, from many testimonies of the Jewish writers, who without one dissenting voice allow the fact, that the practice of Jewish baptism obtained before and, at, as well as after, our Saviour's time. There is also a strong intimation, even in the Gospel itself, of such a known practice among the Jews in the time of John the Baptist, Joh 1:25. The testimonies of the Jewish writers are of the greater weight, because the practice, reported by them to have been of so ancient a date, did still remain among them; for if it had not been of that antiquity to which it pretends, viz. before the time of Christ, it is not likely that it would ever have become a custom among the Jews afterward. Would they begin to proselyte persons to their religion by baptism in imitation of the disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, whom they held accursed? And yet if this proselyte baptism were adopted by the Jews since the time of Christ, it must have been a mere innovation in imitation of Christians, which is not very likely. This ceremony is performed by immersion in the oriental churches. The practice of the western churches is, to sprinkle the water on the head or face of the person to be baptized, except in the church of Milan, in whose ritual it is ordered, that the head of the infant be plunged three times into the water; the minister at the same time pronouncing the words, "I baptize thee in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;" importing that by this ceremony the person baptized is received among the professors of that religion which God, the Father of all, revealed to mankind by the ministry of his Son, and confirmed by the miracles of his Spirit.
2. It is observable that the baptismal form, above cited from St. Matthew, never occurs in the same words, either in the book of the Acts, or in any of the Epistles. But though the form in St. Matthew never appears elsewhere, the thing intended thereby is always implied. There are many ceremonies delivered by ecclesiastical writers, as used in baptism, which were introduced after the age of Justin Martyr, but which are now disused; as the giving milk and honey to the baptized, in the east; wine and milk, in the west, &c. They also added unction and the imposition of hands. Tertullian is the first who mentions the signing with the sign of the cross, but only as used in private, and not in public worship; and he particularly describes the custom of baptizing without it. Indeed, it does not appear to have been used in baptism till the latter end of the fourth or fifth century; at which time great virtue was ascribed to it. Lactantius, who lived in the beginning of the fourth century, says the devil cannot approach those who have the heavenly mark of the cross upon them as an impregnable fortress to defend them; but he does not say it was used in baptism. After the council of Nice, Christians added to baptism the ceremonies of exorcism and adjuration, to make evil spirits depart from the persons to be baptized. They made several signings with the cross, they used lighted candles, they gave salt to the baptized person to taste, and the priest touched his mouth and ears with spittle, and also blew and spat upon his face. At that time also baptized persons wore white garments till the Sunday following. They had also various other ceremonies; some of which are now abolished, though others of them remain in the church of Rome to this day.
3. The Quakers assert, that water baptism was never intended to continue in the church of Christ any longer than while Jewish prejudices made such an external ceremony necessary. They argue from Eph 4:5, in which one baptism is spoken of as necessary to Christians, that this must be a baptism of the Spirit. But from comparing the texts that relate to this institution, it will plainly appear that water baptism was instituted by Christ in more general terms than will agree with this explication. That it was administered to all the Gentile converts, and not confined to the Jews appears from Mt 28:19-20, compared with Ac 10:47; and that the baptism of the Spirit did not supersede water baptism appears to have been the judgment of Peter and of those that were with him; so that the one baptism spoken of seems to have been that of water; the communication of the Holy Spirit being only called baptism in a figurative sense. As for any objection which, may be drawn from 1Co 1:17, it is sufficiently answered by the preceding verses, and all the numerous texts, in which, in epistles written long after this, the Apostle speaks of all Christians as baptized and argues from the obligation of baptism, in such a manner as we can never imagine he would have done, if he had apprehended it to have been the will of God that it should be discontinued in the church. Compare Ro 6:3, &c; Col 2:12; Ga 3:27.
4. Baptism, in early times, was only administered at Easter and Whitsuntide, except in cases of necessity. Adult persons were prepared for baptism by abstinence, prayer, and other pious exercises. It was to answer for them, says Mosheim, that sponsors, or godfathers, were first instituted in the second century, though they were afterward admitted also in the ba
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I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but there is One coming after me more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but there is One coming after me more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
And He responding said, I am not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
But in order that we may not offend them, going to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the first fish coming up; and opening its mouth, you will find a stater: having received it, give it to them for me and thee.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
And Jesus responding said, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink? They say to Him, We are able. And He says to them, You shall indeed drink my cup, but to sit on my right, and on my left, this is not mine to give, but it belongs to those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:
Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. And lo, I am with you all the days, unto the end of the age.
teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. And lo, I am with you all the days, unto the end of the age.
and He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
And coming up straightway from the water, He saw the heavens open and the Spirit like a dove descending on Him.
And Jesus said to them, You know not what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup which I drink? and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?
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John responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire. Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly purify His threshing-floor, and gather the wheat into His garner, and will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. read more. Then indeed exhorting them as to many other things he continued to preach the gospel to the people. And Herod the tetrarch, being convicted by him concerning Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and concerning the wickedness which Herod did, added also this to all, and shut up John in prison. And it came to pass while all the people were being baptized, and Jesus having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit in bodily appearance like a dove descended on Him; and there was a voice from heaven, saying; Thou art my beloved Son, I am delighted in Thee.
And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself, and said to them, Whosoever may receive this little child in my name receives me; and whosoever may receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is least among you all, the same shall be great.
And I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it may be perfected!
And they asked him, and said to him, Then why do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor that prophet?
And I did not know Him, but the One having sent me to baptize with water, He said to me, On whom you may see the Spirit descending and remaining on Him, He is the one baptizing with the Holy Ghost.
Jesus responded, Truly, truly, I say unto thee, Unless any one may be born of water and Spirit, he is not able to enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
that John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, so many as the Lord our God may call.
Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Give me this power, that on whomsoever I may lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
And while they were journeying along the road, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch says, Behold water; what doth hinder me from being baptized? OMITTED TEXT read more. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they both came down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Then Peter responded, Whether is any one able to forbid the water, that these shall not be baptized, whosoever received the Holy Ghost as we indeed?
And when I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, as He said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
And now why tarriest thou? arising, be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on His name.
where having found brethren, we were entreated to remain with them seven days: and thus we came into Rome.
And he received the sign of circumcision, and the seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had in uncircumcision: that he should be the father of all who believed, through uncircumcision; and righteousness should be imputed to them;
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?
Whether do you not know, that so many of us as were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death: in order that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so must we also walk in newness of life.
for with the heart it is believed unto righteousness; and with the mouth it is confessed unto salvation.
And if certain ones of the branches were broken off, and you being a wild olive-tree are grafted in among them, and have become a partaker of the root of the fatness of the olive-tree;
For if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare you.
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with the wisdom of speech, in order that the cross of Christ may not be made of none effect.
Then what shall they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead rise not at all, why are they also baptized for them?
in order that the blessing of Abraham in Christ Jesus may come to the Gentiles; in order that we may receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
And I say this; The law which was given after four hundred and thirty years, does not disannul the covenant which had been before confirmed of God, so as to make the promise of none effect.
for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
in order that he might sanctify her, having purified her by the washing of water through the word,
having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
Because I will be merciful unto their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.
consisting only in meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, ordinances of the flesh, abiding until the time of restitution.
For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctifies unto the purification of the flesh; how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered up himself without spot to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God?