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Baptism refers to the symbolic sprinkling of or submersion in water of a new [[Christian]]. It represents his cleansing from all [[sin]] by the [[death of Jesus]] Christ.
Although the word baptism usually refers baptism by water, it can be used in other ways, for example "baptism by fire".
===Biblical passages===
Later in the book of [[Acts]] a number of baptisms are described that are associated with the initial conversion of a new believer.
===Etymology===
The word "baptism" is derived from the Greek verb [[Βαπτιζω]] (baptizo, which means "to immerse" or "to baptize") and noun [[βαπτισμος]] (baptismos, which means "dipping" or "baptism").
===Theological viewpoints===
