Rom 6:3-13 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Mat 28:18 -20
Many churches sprinkle children with a water and repeat the above scripture. It is a beautiful ceremony, but as you become an adult and also accountable for your own live, it is important to see what the scriptures continued to speak about water baptism and its significance. When Jesus commanded them to be baptized in his name, every one of his deciples did so from that time on.
Then Peter said unto them, 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 Ghost. Acts 2:38
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Acts 8:12
For
they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify
God. Then answered Peter,
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have
received the Holy Ghost
as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the
name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days
.Acts 10:46- 48
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