What Is Bible Baptism?
Some might say that one is baptized when a priest sprinkles water on a baby. Others claim baptism is when someone pours some water on you. Still others claim that baptism is an immersion in water. Which view is right, or are they all right? If we are going to talk about “Bible” baptism, we must see what the Bible says about baptism. Peter taught that if we speak, we must “speak as the oracles of God” (I Pet. 4:11). The Bible says baptism is a command to be followed (Acts 10:48). The Bible also says that baptism is a burial in water, not merely sprinkling or pouring water on someone (Acts 8:36-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12). The Bible says that baptism saves us (I Pet. 3:21). Just as on any other subject, God’s word must be respected! Why Should Anyone Be Baptized? This is a good question. I believe to answer this question thoroughly, we need to ask, “who authorized baptism for salvation?”. The answer is that Jesus Christ authorized baptism. Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven
