Baptism Importance Essay

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Let’s review, in a brief form, the wide range of aspects of the meaning of baptism. We simply want to list some of the points that reflect baptism’s meaning, significance, or purpose. We will not directly address the action of baptism, the persons who may be baptized, or the occasion of baptism. Other booklets that we have written treat these additional aspects at length. (1) Baptism is central to the Lord’s final commission to His apostles. “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:18-19; cf. Mark 16:15-16). (2) We are brought into the possession or ownership of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit through baptism. “. . . baptizing them into the name of [eis ton onoma] the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19). (3) One becomes a disciple of Christ and commits himself to following Jesus’ teachings when he is baptized. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them . . . teaching them to observe all that I commanded you ” (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42). (4) One is saved by faith in the gospel of Christ in the context of baptism. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved” (Mark 16:15-16a; cf. Acts 2:38, 41, with v. 47). “ Baptism now saves you . . . through the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 3:21). “It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (NIV). (5) Baptism is an expression of faith, is motivated by faith, and embodies our faith in Christ, His death, and His resurrection. “. . . many of the Corinthians when they heard were believing and being baptized” (Acts 18:8). “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you

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