The Doctrines of Baptisms
Introduction
The word baptizes (βαπτίζω) in Greek means to be dipped or immersed in water. Water baptism is not necessary for salvation. When a person is born again, they are baptized into the body of Christ. Water baptism is a recognition making a public statement that you are a Christian. Baptism refers to the person in their entirety, spirit, soul, and body and is an act of total surrender to Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
The following scriptures are in Matthew 26: 23. Mark 14: 20. John 13 :26 -27th.
The next scripture is in Hebrews 6:1-6 In verse 2 we see the word in plural baptisms. There are three types of baptism mentioned in scripture.
The first example of baptism John the Baptist preached repentance and the people were baptized. Matthew 3:13-17. It is here Jesus set the pattern or example of how one is to be baptized in water.
The second baptism is Matthews 28:19 where Jesus says go ye and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
The third baptism the New Testament is Acts 1:5, which speaks about the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the Day of Pentecost.
Death & Resurrection
Romans 6:2-7
“Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.
Baptism speaks off the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For those who were baptized it means death of your former lifestyle. And coming up out of the water is your resurrection to living a new life in the power of God. The Apostle Paul wants us to understand that we are dead to sin. That means we are not going to give place to sin in our lives. And we will be guided by the Holy Spirit who gives us the power over sin and Satan.