A working definition of the word, baptism, can be a fluid one, depending on your faith circle. The scriptures have plenty to say on the topic, which leads us to these 50 Bible verses about baptism ...

Baptism in Scripture "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, ...

Elsewhere, Scripture says, “For through Jesus we have access in one Spirit to the Father” (Ephesians 2:17). 2. Anointing: In baptism we are not just washed of sins, but we also become temples ...

First, my students see baptism as purely symbolic. It does not do anything. Nothing “happens.” In terms of God’s action or presence, it is no different from any other spiritual practice.

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

People have said to me, “baptism is essential to salvation” others have said, “I do not believe baptism is essential to salvation.” There are many opinions on the subject of baptism but ...

Scripture warns us about "doctrines of demons" (1 Timothy 4:1). Likewise, any professing Christian who rejects the doctrine of the Trinity blasphemes God and corrupts baptism.

Mr. Francey is working across denominations and “boundaries” to unite Christians on one of the main elements on which the vast majority of Bible believers agree: baptism. “I think that ...