Faith & Reason Nexus

The “One Baptism” (Ephesians 4:5)

• Not Baptism of John (Acts 19:4)
• Not Holy Spirit Baptism (Acts 1:5)
• Not Baptism of Fire (Matthew 3:11-12)

Who Should Be Baptized?

• Penitent Believers (Mark 16:15-16)

Mode of Baptism

• Requires Water (Acts 8:36)
• Requires Much Water (John 3:23)
• Into and Out of Water (Acts 8:38)
• Symbolizes Burial and Resurrection (Romans 6:3-5)
• Symbolizes New Birth (John 3:5)
• Emphasizes Immersion as a Planting (Romans 6:5)

Significance of Baptism

• Into Christ (Galatians 3:27)
• Into the Name (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) (Matthew 28:19-20)
• Into the Body (Church) (1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:22-23)
• Into His Death and Resurrection (Romans 6:3-4)
• For Remission of Sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 10:43)
• Leads to Salvation (Acts 4:12; Ephesians 1:7)
• Blessings and Benefits (Ephesians 1:3; 1 Timothy 2:10)

This framework outlines the biblical basis and understanding of baptism, emphasizing its essential nature for believers who have repented and embraced faith in Christ.