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 having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan.
and having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan.
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:
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 Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.
and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.
for all the prophets and the law were your guides, till the coming of John.
for all the prophets and the law were your guides, till the coming of John. and if ye will believe me, he is the Elias that was to come.
and if ye will believe me, he is the Elias that was to come.
why then do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come?
why then do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come? Jesus answered, 'tis true, Elias was to come first and set all things right.
Jesus answered, 'tis true, Elias was to come first and set all things right. but I tell you, that Elias is already come, tho' they knew him not, but treated him in an arbitrary manner; with such usage as the son of man shall likewise suffer at their hands.
but I tell you, that Elias is already come, tho' they knew him not, but treated him in an arbitrary manner; with such usage as the son of man shall likewise suffer at their hands.
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them. but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist. and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.
and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.
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 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 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 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. he replied, ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, I cannot grant to any but those whom my father has destin'd thereto.
he replied, ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, I cannot grant to any but those whom my father has destin'd thereto.
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of 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:
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of 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:
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of 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: 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.
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.
for 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.
for 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.
for 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.
for 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. nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.
nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.
nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.
nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.
then taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of town, when applying his spittle to the man's eyes, and laying his hands upon him, he ask'd if he saw any thing.
then taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of town, when applying his spittle to the man's eyes, and laying his hands upon him, he ask'd if he saw any thing.
but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?
but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?
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.
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.
and he shall march before him, in the spirit and power of Elias, to reconcile parents and children together, and the unruly to the practice of justice, that the people may be duly dispos'd to receive the Lord.
and he shall march before him, in the spirit and power of Elias, to reconcile parents and children together, and the unruly to the practice of justice, that the people may be duly dispos'd to receive the Lord.
The eighth day, when the child was to be circumcised, being come, he was named Jesus, the name, which the angel had given before his conception.
The eighth day, when the child was to be circumcised, being come, he was named Jesus, the name, which the angel had given before his conception.
in pursuance of which, he went into all the country about Jordan, exhorting all to repent and be baptized, in order to obtain the remission of their sins.
in pursuance of which, he went into all the country about Jordan, exhorting all to repent and be baptized, in order to obtain the remission of their sins.
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.
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.
Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being, as was suppos'd, the son of Joseph,
Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being, as was suppos'd, the son of Joseph,
but the Pharisee was surprized to see that he did not wash before dinner.
but the Pharisee was surprized to see that he did not wash before dinner.
the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
you will soon find your aboad become desolate. I declare unto you, you shall not see me till the time, when you will say, "blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord."
you will soon find your aboad become desolate. I declare unto you, you shall not see me till the time, when you will say, "blessed is he that comes 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.
and of his Plenitude have we all received, even abundant grace.
and of his Plenitude have we all received, even abundant grace.
I had not known him: but he that sent me to baptize with water, had told me, "upon whom thou shalt see the spirit descending and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizeth with the holy spirit."
I had not known him: but he that sent me to baptize with water, had told me, "upon whom thou shalt see the spirit descending and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizeth with the holy spirit." this I saw, and testify'd, that he is the son of God.
this I saw, and testify'd, that he is the son of God.
and seeing Jesus as he walked, he said, "behold the lamb of God."
and seeing Jesus as he walked, he said, "behold the lamb of God."
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into 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.
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into 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.
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into 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.
for he whom God hath sent, saith nothing but what is divine: for God hath given him the spirit without restriction.
for he whom God hath sent, saith nothing but what is divine: for God hath given him the spirit without restriction.
(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,
(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,
In the last day, the most solemn day of the feast, Jesus being there, raised his voice, and said, if any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink.
In the last day, the most solemn day of the feast, Jesus being there, raised his voice, and said, if any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink.
(but this he meant of the spirit, which they that believed on him, should receive: for the spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)
(but this he meant of the spirit, which they that believed on him, should receive: for the spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)
now the passover of the Jews being nigh: the people of that country went in great numbers to Jerusalem before the passover, in order to purify themselves.
now the passover of the Jews being nigh: the people of that country went in great numbers to Jerusalem before the passover, in order to purify themselves.
and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever;
and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever; even the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees nor knows him: but ye shall know him, for he shall dwell with you, and shall be in you.
even the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees nor knows him: but ye shall know him, for he shall dwell with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come again to you.
I will not leave you orphans; I will come again to you.
you are already clean by the instructions I have given you.
you are already clean by the instructions I have given you.
sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth.
sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth.
but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and immediately blood and water issued out.
but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and immediately blood and water issued out. he that relates this, was an eye-witness of it, and his relation is true: and he is so assured, what he says is true, that you may rely upon it.
he that relates this, was an eye-witness of it, and his relation is true: and he is so assured, what he says is true, that you may rely upon it.
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
and there appeared several little flames, and sat upon each of them:
and there appeared several little flames, and sat upon each of them:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd.
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd.
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd.
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd.
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd.
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd. Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,
Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,
Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,
Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,
Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,
Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John, who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit.
who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit.
who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit.
who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit. (for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord
(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord
(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord
(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit. when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying,
when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying,
when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying,
when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying, give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit.
give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit.
give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit.
give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit. but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money. thou hast no manner of share in this gift: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
thou hast no manner of share in this gift: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
thou hast no manner of share in this gift: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
thou hast no manner of share in this gift: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, to forgive, if it be possible, this suggestion you have entertain'd.
repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, to forgive, if it be possible, this suggestion you have entertain'd.
repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, to forgive, if it be possible, this suggestion you have entertain'd.
repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, to forgive, if it be possible, this suggestion you have entertain'd. for I perceive you are upon the brink of misery, led captive by your sin.
for I perceive you are upon the brink of misery, led captive by your sin.
for I perceive you are upon the brink of misery, led captive by your sin.
for I perceive you are upon the brink of misery, led captive by your sin. Simon answered, do you pray to the Lord for me, that nothing like what you mention may befall me.
Simon answered, do you pray to the Lord for me, that nothing like what you mention may befall me.
Simon answered, do you pray to the Lord for me, that nothing like what you mention may befall me.
Simon answered, do you pray to the Lord for me, that nothing like what you mention may befall me. after this the apostles having certified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel by the way in many villages of the Samaritans.
after this the apostles having certified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel by the way in many villages of the Samaritans. Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, arise, and go toward the south, by the way that leads from Jerusalem to Gaza, in the desart.
Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, arise, and go toward the south, by the way that leads from Jerusalem to Gaza, in the desart. accordingly he departed: and met a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, and was her high-treasurer: he had been at Jerusalem, to perform the duties of a proselyte,
accordingly he departed: and met a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, and was her high-treasurer: he had been at Jerusalem, to perform the duties of a proselyte, but was now upon his return, and sat in his chariot, reading the prophet Esaias.
but was now upon his return, and sat in his chariot, reading the prophet Esaias. then the spirit said unto Philip, go near, and advance to his chariot.
then the spirit said unto Philip, go near, and advance to his chariot. Philip ran to him, and hearing him read the prophet Esaias, said, do you understand what you read?
Philip ran to him, and hearing him read the prophet Esaias, said, do you understand what you read? how can I, answer'd he, without some expositor? and he desired Philip to mount, and sit with him.
how can I, answer'd he, without some expositor? and he desired Philip to mount, and sit with him. the passage of the scripture which he read, was this, "he was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb before his shearer, was dumb, so opened he not his mouth:
the passage of the scripture which he read, was this, "he was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb before his shearer, was dumb, so opened he not his mouth: in his humiliation he was judged, he was taken off: and who shall describe the men of his time? for the land has taken away his life."
in his humiliation he was judged, he was taken off: and who shall describe the men of his time? for the land has taken away his life." and the eunuch answered Philip, and said, pray, of whom does the prophet say this? of himself, or of some other?
and the eunuch answered Philip, and said, pray, of whom does the prophet say this? of himself, or of some other? then Philip enter'd upon the subject, and show'd how the whole passage was applicable to Jesus.
then Philip enter'd upon the subject, and show'd how the whole passage was applicable to Jesus. 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?
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?
Ananias therefore departed, and being arrived at the house, he put his hands on Saul, and said, brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus that appeared to you on your journey hither, hath sent me, that you might obtain your sight, and be filled with the holy spirit.
Ananias therefore departed, and being arrived at the house, he put his hands on Saul, and said, brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus that appeared to you on your journey hither, hath sent me, that you might obtain your sight, and be filled with the holy spirit.
how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.
how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.
he is the person to whom all the prophets give this attestation, that all who believe in him, shall receive remission of sins, by his authority.
he is the person to whom all the prophets give this attestation, that all who believe in him, shall receive remission of sins, by his authority.
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."
then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."
Paul arrived then at Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewish convert, but his father a Greek.
Paul arrived then at Derbe and Lystra, where there was a disciple named Timothy, whose mother was a Jewish convert, but his father a Greek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
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.
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.
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.
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. what baptism then, said he, did you receive? they replied, the baptism of John.
what baptism then, said he, did you receive? they replied, the baptism of John. 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.
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. when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession. and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:
and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:
and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:
and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:
and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:
and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
Publius's father happening then to lie sick of a fever, and a dysentery, Paul made him a visit, pray'd by him, gave him imposition of hands, and cur'd him.
Publius's father happening then to lie sick of a fever, and a dysentery, Paul made him a visit, pray'd by him, gave him imposition of hands, and cur'd 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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. for if we resembled him with regard to death, certainly we shall likewise do so with regard to his resurrection:
for if we resembled him with regard to death, certainly we shall likewise do so with regard to his resurrection: considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin.
considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin.
for then sin shall have no dominion over you: because you are not under the legal, but under the gospel dispensation.
for then sin shall have no dominion over you: because you are not under the legal, but under the gospel dispensation.
for my mind takes delight in the law of God,
for my mind takes delight in the law of God,
for if you openly confess, that Jesus is the Lord, and sincerely believe, that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
for if you openly confess, that Jesus is the Lord, and sincerely believe, that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
in like manner at this time there is also a remnant chosen by the divine favour;
in like manner at this time there is also a remnant chosen by the divine favour;
and then all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, "there shall come out of Sion the deliverer, and shall turn away Jacob from his impiety.
and then all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, "there shall come out of Sion the deliverer, and shall turn away Jacob from his impiety.
but imitate the Lord Jesus Christ, and by no means indulge any sensual desires.
but imitate the Lord Jesus Christ, and by no means indulge any sensual desires.
I thank God, I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius:
I thank God, I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius:
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.
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.
and such were some of you: but you have been washed, you have been sanctified, 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 been washed, you have been sanctified, you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the spirit of our God.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, that all our fathers were under the Cloud, all passed thro' the sea:
I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, that all our fathers were under the Cloud, all passed thro' the sea: and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
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 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.
If it be not so, what can they effect who are baptized for the dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead?
If it be not so, what can they effect who are baptized for the dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead?
now it is God who keeps you fix'd in the doctrine of Christ; who has appointed me,
now it is God who keeps you fix'd in the doctrine of Christ; who has appointed me, and mark'd me with his seal, and given me the earnest of the spirit in my heart.
and mark'd me with his seal, and given me the earnest of the spirit in my heart.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
by whom you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: and having believed in him, ye were mark'd with the seal of the holy spirit, which was promised:
by whom you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: and having believed in him, ye were mark'd with the seal of the holy spirit, which was promised:
and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;
and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;
and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;
and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength; which he exerted in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at the head of his heavenly kingdom,
which he exerted in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at the head of his heavenly kingdom,
which he exerted in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at the head of his heavenly kingdom,
which he exerted in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at the head of his heavenly kingdom,
Wherefore remember that you were heretofore Gentiles, being denominated the uncircumcised, by those who are the circumcised by a manual operation;
Wherefore remember that you were heretofore Gentiles, being denominated the uncircumcised, by those who are the circumcised by a manual operation;
Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;
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,
there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
grieve not the holy spirit of God, by whom you are sealed against the day of deliverance:
grieve not the holy spirit of God, by whom you are sealed against the day of deliverance:
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
by whom also ye have obtain'd the true spiritual circumcision, not effected by men, when you were by a christian circumcision divested of all your carnal affections,
by whom also ye have obtain'd the true spiritual circumcision, not effected by men, when you were by a christian circumcision divested of all your carnal affections, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
Keep that form of sound doctrine you receiv'd from me, which consists in christian faith and charity:
Keep that form of sound doctrine you receiv'd from me, which consists in christian faith and charity:
and what you heard me deliver in the presence of many, intrust to such persons of integrity as are qualified to instruct others
and what you heard me deliver in the presence of many, intrust to such persons of integrity as are qualified to instruct others
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,
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,
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,
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,
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith:
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith: the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:
the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:
the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:
the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit,
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit,
for the law appointed frail mortals to be high priests, but the oracle pronounc'd with an oath, which was since the law, established the son, who is crown'd with immortal perfections.
for the law appointed frail mortals to be high priests, but the oracle pronounc'd with an oath, which was since the law, established the son, who is crown'd with immortal perfections.
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
nor with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he enter'd once for all into the holy of holys, after having obtained for us an eternal redemption.
nor with the blood of goats and calves, but with his own blood he enter'd once for all into the holy of holys, after having obtained for us an eternal redemption.
Call to remembrance the former times, in which after ye were illuminated, you were forc'd to struggle with sufferings,
Call to remembrance the former times, in which after ye were illuminated, you were forc'd to struggle with sufferings,
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,
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,
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,
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,
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.
whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.
as for us, we know, that we have passed from a state of death to that of life, because we love our brethren: he that does not love his brother, is in a destructive state.
as for us, we know, that we have passed from a state of death to that of life, because we love our brethren: he that does not love his brother, is in a destructive state.
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world.
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world.
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world.
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world. Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?
Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God? it appear'd by the water, and by the blood, who he was, even Jesus the Messiah; not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood: besides, the spirit is a witness too, now the spirit is truth itself.
it appear'd by the water, and by the blood, who he was, even Jesus the Messiah; not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood: besides, the spirit is a witness too, now the spirit is truth itself.
it appear'd by the water, and by the blood, who he was, even Jesus the Messiah; not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood: besides, the spirit is a witness too, now the spirit is truth itself.
it appear'd by the water, and by the blood, who he was, even Jesus the Messiah; not by the water only, but by the water and by the blood: besides, the spirit is a witness too, now the spirit is truth itself.
so that there are three witnesses, the spirit, the water, and the blood: and these three testify the same thing.
so that there are three witnesses, the spirit, the water, and the blood: and these three testify the same thing.
he that believeth on the son of God, hath the testimony of God thereto: he that does not believe God, impeaches his veracity, because he does not believe the testimony that God gave of his son.
he that believeth on the son of God, hath the testimony of God thereto: he that does not believe God, impeaches his veracity, because he does not believe the testimony that God gave of his son.
we know that a true christian will not commit such a sin, for he that is the child of God keeps upon his guard, so that the wicked spirit does not approach him.
we know that a true christian will not commit such a sin, for he that is the child of God keeps upon his guard, so that the wicked spirit does not approach 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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At that time appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
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.
In the mean time king Herod heard of Jesus, whose name was now celebrated, and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, no wonder then that he works miracles.
then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.
nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.
nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.
they answered, some say you are John the Baptist; others, Elias; and others, one of the prophets.
but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?
accordingly they came to Jesus, and said, John the Baptist sent us to enquire, if you are he that was to come, or must we look for another?
but the Pharisee was surprized to see that he did not wash before dinner.
the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
(though Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples) he left Judea,
(but this he meant of the spirit, which they that believed on him, should receive: for the spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.)
Jesus answered, he it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have made it. and when he had made the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
you are already clean by the instructions I have given you.
sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth.
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
Now when they heard this, their hearts were struck with remorse, and they said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do? 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.
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.
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.
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.
(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
Ananias therefore departed, and being arrived at the house, he put his hands on Saul, and said, brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus that appeared to you on your journey hither, hath sent me, that you might obtain your sight, and be filled with 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.
so he directed they should be baptized in the name of the Lord. after which they desired him to stay some time with them.
and while I was speaking to them, the holy spirit descended upon them, as it did on us, at the beginning. then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit." read more. if therefore God has bestow'd the same favour upon them, as on us, after we had believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I make any opposition to the divine will? Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance.
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.
at the same time of night he washed their stripes, and immediately he was baptized, he, and all that belong'd to him.
when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession.
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
how was it then accounted? whilst he was circumcised, or uncircumcised? he was not then circumcised, but uncircumcised:
God forbid, that we who have died to sin should live any longer therein. 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. read more. 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.
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. for if we resembled him with regard to death, certainly we shall likewise do so with regard to his resurrection: read more. considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin. for by its being dead, we are set free from sin.
for if you openly confess, that Jesus is the Lord, and sincerely believe, that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
and I of Christ." is the school of Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized into the name of Paul? I thank God, I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius:
I thank God, I baptized none of you, except Crispus and Gaius: lest any should say, I had baptized into mine own name.
lest any should say, I had baptized into mine own name. true, I baptized the family of Stephanas: but I don't know that I baptized any other besides.
true, I baptized the family of Stephanas: but I don't know that I baptized any other besides. 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.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
wherefore I give you to understand, that no man who has the spirit of God, can pronounce Jesus anathema: and that no man can acknowledge Jesus to be the Lord, but by the holy spirit.
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 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.
If it be not so, what can they effect who are baptized for the dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead?
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
by whom also ye have obtain'd the true spiritual circumcision, not effected by men, when you were by a christian circumcision divested of all your carnal affections, 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 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,
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water.
he had a vesture dipt in blood: and his name is called, the logos 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 having confess'd their sins, they were baptized by him in Jordan.
Let your actions then show your repentance:
and Jesus answer'd, Let it be so for the present, for it becometh us to do whatever is right. then John consented.
and I will give you the keys of the gospel-kingdom: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of 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: 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.
accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.
but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized? and they said, we can. but Jesus replied, you shall indeed drink of the cup, that I must drink of, and be baptized with the baptism, with which I must be baptized; but to sit on my right hand, read more. or on my left, is not in my power to grant, except to those for whom it was designed.
Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind. he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.
in pursuance of which, he went into all the country about Jordan, exhorting all to repent and be baptized, in order to obtain the remission of their sins.
let your actions therefore show your repentance, and don't pretend to say within yourselves, "we have Abraham for our father:" for I tell you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "behold the lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world."
and seeing Jesus as he walked, he said, "behold the lamb of God."
Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John,
"Now is my soul troubled; what! shall I say, father, save me from this concern? but for this cause am I come, even for this very concern.
then said Jesus to them again, "peace be with you: as my father hath sent me, even so send I you." and when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "receive ye the holy spirit. read more. whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye leave unpardoned, they are lest unpardoned."
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.
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.
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.
so he directed they should be baptized in the name of the Lord. after which they desired him to stay some time with them.
before his appearance, John had preach'd the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
what baptism then, said he, did you receive? they replied, the baptism of John.
what baptism then, said he, did you receive? they replied, the baptism of John. 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.
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.
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
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. 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.
for the unbelieving husband is christianiz'd by the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is christianiz'd by the believing husband: else were your children heathens: whereas they are christians.
I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, that all our fathers were under the Cloud, all passed thro' the sea: and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea;
and were all baptized into the Mosaical institution by the cloud, and by the sea; they all eat the same spiritual meat, read more. and all drank the same spiritual drink: (for they drank of what flowed from the spiritual rock: and that rock was Christ.) but with the greater part God was not well pleased: for their carcasses were strown in the wilderness. now these things were examples to deter us from longing after things that are pernicious, as they did.
then they too who died christians, are entirely lost. if our expectations as christians all terminate in this life, we of all men are most to be pitied. read more. But Christ is actually risen, as previous to those who were dead. for since by man came death, by man the resurrection of the dead will likewise come. for as by Adam all die, even so by Christ shall all be restored to life. but every one in proper order: Christ has the precedence, next they who were Christians shall rise at his advent. and then will be the end, when he shall deliver up the kingdom to God even the father; after having abolished all rule, and all authority, and power. for he must reign, "till God has cast all his enemies under his feet." the last enemy that shall be destroyed, is death. for he hath subjected all things to him. but when it is said all things are subjected, it is plain that he is to be excepted, who did subject all things to him. and when all things shall be reduced under subjection to him, then shall the son also himself be subject to him that put all things under his subjection, that God may be all in all. If it be not so, what can they effect who are baptized for the dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead?
If it be not so, what can they effect who are baptized for the dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead?
he himself is the head of the church, which is his body. he is the prince, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be chief.
provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
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.
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.
the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
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,
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,
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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go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
having talk'd with great freedom in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla, who had heard him, invited him home, and gave him a more distinct view of the gospel. and being determin'd to pass into Achaia, the brethren who advis'd him to it, writ to the disciples to receive him. when he was arrived, he was, by the divine favour, very useful to those, who had receiv'd the faith.
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 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:
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:
but he answered, my commission was only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
however, lest we should give offence, go you to the sea, throw in a book, and take the first fish that strikes: then open its jaws, and you will find a piece of money: that take, and give it to them for me and thee.
Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.
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. he replied, ye shall indeed drink of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, I cannot grant to any but those whom my father has destin'd thereto.
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of 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: 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.
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.
I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost.
and as soon as he was got out of the water, he saw the heavens open, and the spirit lighting upon him, like a dove.
but Jesus said to them, you know not what you ask. can you drink the cup, that I must drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I must be baptized?
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.
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, and the holy spirit descended upon him in a corporeal form like a dove. and a voice came from heaven, which said, thou art my beloved son, in thee I am well pleased.
but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them, whoever receives such a child in my name, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me. for he that is least among you all, he shall be greatest.
the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?
"why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elias, nor any other prophet?"
I had not known him: but he that sent me to baptize with water, had told me, "upon whom thou shalt see the spirit descending and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizeth with the holy spirit."
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
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.
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. for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
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.
Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.
give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit.
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? [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.] read more. so he order'd the charioteer to stop: and they went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?
and while I was speaking to them, the holy spirit descended upon them, as it did on us, at the beginning. then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit."
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
where finding some brethren, they desir'd us to stay with them seven days, after which we set out for Rome:
and he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the justification by that faith, which the uncircumcised have: that he might be the father of all those who believe, tho' they are uncircumcised, that it might be accounted to them also for righteousness:
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.
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. 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.
for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
if then, some of the branches are broken off, and thou like a wild olive, were grafted in their place to partake of the root and sap of the olivestock;
lest God should not spare you, since he did not spare even the natural branches.
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.
If it be not so, what can they effect who are baptized for the dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are they then baptized for the dead?
that the blessing promised to Abraham might come on the Gentiles thro' Jesus Christ; that we by believing might receive the spirit that was promised.
this therefore I say, that the law, which was not till four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul the promise, that was ratified before by God, so as to set the promise afoot.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
to sanctify and purify her by the ablution of his word,
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 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,
for I will pardon their iniquity, and their sins and their trangressions will I remember no more."
only in matters relating to meats and drinks, and divers baptisms, meer external rites which were to subsist only till the time of reformation.
For if the blood of goats and of bulls, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkled on the unclean, can cleanse them from external impurities; how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the holy spirit offered himself a spotless victim to God, purify our souls from deadly sins, to serve the living God?