Baptism

Baptism

As administered by John Matt 3:5-12; John 3:23; Acts 13:24; 19:4;

Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it Matt 3:13-15; Luke 3:21;

Adopted by Christ John 3:22; 4:1-2;

Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church Matt 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16;

To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Matt 28:19;

Water, the outward and visible sign in Acts 8:36; 10:47;

Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of John 3:3, 5-6; Rom 6:3-4; 6:11;

Remission of sins, signified by Acts 2:38; 22:16;

Unity of the Church effected by 1Cor 12:13; Gal 3:27-28;

Confession of sin necessary to Matt 3:6;

Repentance necessary to Acts 2:38;

Faith necessary to Acts 8:37; 18:8;

There is but one Eph 4:5;

ADMINISTERED TO

Individuals Acts 8:38; 9:18;

Households Acts 16:15; 1Cor 1:16;

Only to professing believers Acts 2:38; Matt 3:6; 16:16; Acts 8:12, 37; 10:47-48;

Scriptures supporting infant baptism Pro 30:6;

Administered by immersing the whole body of the person in water Mat 3:16; Acts 8:38-39;

Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit Matt 3:11; Tit 3:5;

Typified 1Cor 10:2; 1Pet 3:20-21;