Why is baptism by full immersion important?
Speaking of Himself, Jesus said, “and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:47) Notice these 5 points: 1. Repentance should be preached 2. Remission of sins should be preached 3. This should be “in His name” (according to His authority or instructions) 4. This message goes out to all nations 5. This begins “in Jerusalem”. All 5 of these transpired in Acts 2! Verse 5 says, “Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.” Then in verse 38, “Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins…” (quoted from ASV) This is EXACTLY as Jesus had instructed. Jesus said, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved.” (Mark 16:16) What would Jesus have said if he had meant “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved”? Many teach that one believes, is saved, and then he shall be baptized. This
