What the Bible teaches about Water Baptism?

·     The meaning of baptism -           Romans 6:1-12

·     Jesus was baptised -                   Mark 1:1-11

·     A command from Jesus -            Matthew 28:19-20

·     The command carried out -         Acts 2:37-41

                                                          Acts 8: 26-40

                                                           Acts 16: 29-34

What is Water or Believer’s Baptism?

 The word ‘baptism’ is from a Greek word meaning to dip, submerge or cleanse by washing. The word was used for dyeing cloth and involved immersion. It was also used when speaking about a ship that was sinking under the water. Christian baptism was by total immersion for those who believed and there was no long period of training before it.

 At a believer’s baptism the opportunity is given for the person being baptised to say a few words why they are being baptised and what difference Jesus Christ has made to their lives.

 Water baptism is an outward sign on an inward reality. Those who trust Jesus Christ and have accepted Him as their personal friend and Saviour have been made new! Baptism is a sign of washing and letting go of the past and accepting the new life that only Christ can give by the power of His Holy Spirit.

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