60 Bible Verses about Baptism
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Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
for Christ did not send me to baptize: but to preach the gospel: tho' not with the preaching of the wise, lest the cross of Christ should have been hinder'd in its efficacy.
what baptism then, said he, did you receive? they replied, the baptism of John.
which were buried (as Christ was) in your baptism, by virtue of which you rise (as he did) to a new life, through a belief of that divine power, which raised him from the dead.
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?
(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,
upon which Paul said, John indeed administer'd the baptism of repentance, but with this admonition, that they should believe in him, who was to come after, that is, in Jesus the Messias.
therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
and when Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water: and immediately the heavens seem'd to be parted asunder before him, and he saw the Spirit
but when they had embraced the doctrine of Philip, concerning the kingdom of the Messias, and the authority of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
he had been instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, and being full of zeal, he harangued with great assiduity about what related to Jesus, though he had been only instituted in the baptism of John.
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
and I of Christ." is the school of Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized into the name of Paul?
(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord
I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost.
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
all the people, even the publicans, upon hearing him, gave glory to God, by receiving the baptism of John;
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,
I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.
but Jesus answered them, ye know not what ye ask. can ye bear to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? they said to him, we can.
but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."
the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
did you receive the holy spirit, when you made profession of your faith? they answer'd, we have not so much as heard of a holy spirit.
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death.
these things were transacted at Bethabara, near Jordan, where John used to baptize.
the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his family, as well as many of the Corinthians, who heard Paul, and were baptized.
Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John,
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Baptism » John's
from his baptism by John, to the day of his assumption, we should chuse one to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan. but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come? read more.
Let your actions then show your repentance:
I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented. read more.
and when Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water: and immediately the heavens seem'd to be parted asunder before him, and he saw the Spirit
the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him?
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him?
the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act?
and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.
you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:
Baptism » Jesus Christ baptizing with the holy spirit
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."
I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire: and with the fan in his hand, he will throughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his grainery, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire." Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. read more.
but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.
As the people were in suspence, every man imagining in his own mind that John might be the Messiah; he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire. and with the fan in his hand he will thoroughly cleanse his floor, and will lay up the wheat in his grainery: but the chaff he will burn with inextinguishable fire. read more.
many other things he delivered to the people in his exhortations. but having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done; to compleat all the rest, Herod confin'd John in prison. When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,
Baptism » Significance of baptism
don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death.
for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
which were buried (as Christ was) in your baptism, by virtue of which you rise (as he did) to a new life, through a belief of that divine power, which raised him from the dead.
thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » What john the baptist baptized with
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."
At that time appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh." for it is of John the prophet Esaias spoke, when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths clear." read more.
now John wore a coat made of camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild hony. Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan. but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come? Let your actions then show your repentance: and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham: the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
among other things he said, there comes one after me, who is superiour to me, I am not worthy to stoop down and untie his shoes. I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost.
he address'd himself to them all, saying, I indeed baptize you with water; but there is one coming, who is superiour to me, whose shoes I am unworthy to untie: he shall baptize you with the holy spirit, under the appearance of fire.
Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
so he directed they should be baptized in the name of the Lord. after which they desired him to stay some time with them.
Baptism » As administered by john
and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.
before his appearance, John had preach'd the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
upon which Paul said, John indeed administer'd the baptism of repentance, but with this admonition, that they should believe in him, who was to come after, that is, in Jesus the Messias.
Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and the whole country about Jordan, came to him: and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan. but when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his baptism, he said to them, "Ye brood of vipers, who has warned you to fly from the wrath to come? read more.
Let your actions then show your repentance: and don't pretend to say within your selves, We have Abraham for our father: for I tell you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham: the ax is already laid to the root of the trees: every tree then which does not produce good fruit, will be hewn down, and cast into the fire. I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire: and with the fan in his hand, he will throughly cleanse his floor, and gather the wheat into his grainery, but the chaff will he burn with unquenchable fire."
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians. there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Baptism » Typified
and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
those antient rebels in the time of Noah, when the divine forbearance waited, till the ark was quite finish'd, in which only eight persons were saved by means of the water. thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.
Baptism » Administered to » Households
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
true, I baptized the family of Stephanas: but I don't know that I baptized any other besides.
Baptism » Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it
When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,
Then went Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John. but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
Baptism » Remission of sins, signified by
Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
Baptism » Adopted by Christ
After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,
Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John, (though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he recover'd his sight; upon which he instantly arose, and was baptized.
Baptism » Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
Jesus answered him, I declare unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. the cleansing of the body is only external, but the purification of the spirit is spiritual.
Baptism » Faith necessary to
the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his family, as well as many of the Corinthians, who heard Paul, and were baptized.
[and Philip said, if you believe with all your heart, you may. and he answered, I do believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.]
Baptism » Those that have been baptized into Christ
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians. there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus. and if you belong to Christ, you are Abraham's offspring, and his heirs by virtue of the promise.
Baptism » Baptizing all nations
and Jesus came, and said to them, all power has been given me in heaven and in earth. go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost: teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.
Baptism » Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost: teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.
Baptism » There being one baptism
Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view; there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all.
Baptism » Baptism saving
those antient rebels in the time of Noah, when the divine forbearance waited, till the ark was quite finish'd, in which only eight persons were saved by means of the water. thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Baptism » Those that believe and are baptized
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned. they that believe shall be endued with these miraculous gifts: in my name they shall cast out demons: they shall speak new languages: they shall handle serpents, and if they drink any mortal poison, it shall do them no hurt: they shall lay hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover. read more.
Now after the Lord had convers'd with them, he was assum'd up to heaven, where he sat on the right hand of God.
Baptism » To be administered in the name of the father, the son, and the holy ghost
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
Baptism » There is but one
Baptism » Confession of sin necessary to
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his family, as well as many of the Corinthians, who heard Paul, and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
but when they had embraced the doctrine of Philip, concerning the kingdom of the Messias, and the authority of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he recover'd his sight; upon which he instantly arose, and was baptized.
Baptism » The reward for being baptized in the name of jesus Christ
Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
Baptism » Repentance necessary to
Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
John's » Baptism
the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him?
the Publicans likewise came to be baptized, and said to him, master, how are we to act?
and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.
you know, how his fame spread from Galilee through all Judea, after the baptism which John had preach'd:
Topics on Baptism
Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:13for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
Baptism, Administered By
Acts 2:1When the day of pentecost was come, they all met together with one accord.
Baptism, Features Of
Acts 10:47then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
Baptism, in the Gospels
Mark 7:3-4for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.
Baptism, Places Used
Mark 1:5-10all Judea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to meet him, and having confess'd their sins, he baptized them in the river Jordan.
Baptism, practice of
Matthew 28:19go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
Baptism, significance of
Luke 12:50the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
Christian Baptism
John 3:22After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,
John's Baptism
John 3:23and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.
Water For Baptism
Matthew 3:11I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
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- Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
- Baptism, Features Of
- Baptism, in the Gospels
- Baptism, practice of
- Baptism, significance of
- Baptizing Infants
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