Are
You Ready To Be Baptized?
I understand that there can
be a lot of confusion as to just how one is to get baptized, this
page will explain exactly how we are to get baptized and why it is
important to follow this order. The word Baptism actually means to be
dipped or immersed into water, therefore we are to be immersed into
water in order to get properly baptized. This is explained further
below:
The Form of Baptism
The
form of baptism is very clear from the Bible.
1. The form of
baptism requires WATER. John the Baptist said, "I
indeed baptize you with water" (Matt. 3:11; Mark 1:8;
Luke 3:16; John 1:26,33). A Bible baptism requires water.
2.
New Testament baptism requires MUCH WATER, "John
also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much
water there."- John 3:23
3. New Testament baptism
requires a GOING DOWN INTO THE W ATER. "And
he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into
the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and be baptized him."
- Acts 8:38. It should be enough water for both the one baptized and
the person who performs this beautiful ceremony to go together down
into the water.
4. The Bible requires a BURIAL IN WATER.
"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." - Romans 6:4.
5. New Testament baptism
requires next a RESURRECTION FROM THE WATER. "For
if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we
shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:" -
Romans 6:5
6. The last element in New Testament baptism is
COMING UP STRAIGHTWAY OUT OF THE WATER to meet the smile of a
heavenly Father who is pleased, and to walk in the joy of the Holy
Spirit who fills the obedient Christian. "And
Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water:
and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of
God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice
from heaven, sang, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well
pleased." - Matthew 3:16,17.
So, to be properly
baptized as Jesus was and commanded we are to fully immerse ourselves
in water and once that happens we will be identified as a Child of
God.
