Discover the meaning and practice of baptism by reading examples and teachings directly from scripture.
There are many teachings on baptism outside of the scriptures. Some endorse a specific method for baptizing at a specific time with a specific set of steps and requirements. This leads to conflicting teachings of course. However, the Bible is not conflicting and it is the source that we should go to for understanding obedience to God in baptism. From looking at both the examples and teaching from scripture, one should have all they need to know to make a wise decision on the topic of baptism.
Examples of Baptism Found in the New Testament
Below is a list of all of the examples of baptism found in the New Testament. As you read each story, ask these questions:
Who was baptized?
Why were they baptized?
How was baptism done?
| Who was baptized? | Scripture |
|---|---|
| The Messiah | Matthew 3 |
| Those who repent of their sins | Mark 1:4-5 |
| The Messiah | John 1:26-34 |
| Christ’s disciples | John 3:22-26 |
| 3000 souls | Acts 2:36-42 |
| Men and women of Samaria | Acts 8:5-18 |
| The Ethiopian eunuch | Acts 8:34-40 |
| Saul | Acts 9:17-19 |
| Cornelius and his family | Acts 10:33-48 |
| Lydia and her household | Acts 16:14-15 |
| The Philippian jailer and his household | Acts 16:30-34 |
| Crispus and his household | Acts 18:8 |
| Those who had previously received the baptism of John the Baptist | Acts 19:1-7 |
| Stephen and his household | 1 Corinthians 1:16 |
Teachings on Baptism in the New Testament
Below is a list of all the teachings on the topic of baptism found in the New Testament. As you read each teaching, ask yourself:
How does this teaching help me understand baptism better?
| Teaching | Reference |
|---|---|
| Christ’s command for the disciples | Mark 16:14-16 |
| Christ’s command for the disciples | Matthew 28:18-20 |
| Baptism of the Holy Spirit | Acts 6:1-18 |
| Union with Christ | Romans 6:1-18 |
| Put on Christ | Galatians 3:26-29 |
| Circumcision of the heart | Colossians 2:11-12 |
| A good conscience towards God | 1 Peter 3:18-22 |
Summary
Baptism is for all who have received the word (Acts 2:41), repented (Acts 2:38), and believed (Acts 8:12-13) in the name of Jesus Christ. As baptized believers it is our responsibility to go make other disciples and baptize them in the name of Jesus Christ.
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