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----Although the word 'baptism' usually refers to baptism by water, it can be used metaphorically, for example "baptism by fire".
'''Definitions In the Bible, baptism is first mentioned in passages that talk about [[John the Baptist]], who called on people to repent and explanations'''* be baptized. [[Bible Dictionary: BaptismJesus]]* came to John to be baptized and [[An overview Baptism of Jesus|his baptism]]was recorded in [[Mark 1]]:7-11: ''{{Bible verse|Mark|1|7|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Mark|1|8|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|mark|1|9|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|mark|1|10|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|mark|1|11|lang=WEB}}''
'''Articles / opinions'''* Later in the book of [[Baptism (By G.G.)]]* [[Some short comments on baptism by different usersActs]]* [[Some short comments about infant baptism by different users]]* [[Some short comments about , a number of baptisms are described that are associated with the initial conversion of a new believer's baptism by different users]].
'''Quotes'''* The word "baptism" is derived from the Greek verb [[Baptism Bible versesΒαπτιζω]]* (baptizo), which means "to immerse" or "to baptize". The noun form [[Famous quotes about baptismβαπτισμος]](baptismos) can mean "dipping" or "baptism".
'''See also'''* Most Christians agree on the importance of baptism, although a few denominations (such as the [[Believer's baptismSalvation Army]]* [[Infant ) do not practice baptism. Most agree that a Christian baptism]]requires three elements: water; it must be done in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; and faith.
----====[[Infant baptism]] versus [[Believer's baptism]] ====
Return to In some denominations (including [[Other teachings Baptist]]), only an adult who believes in the death and resurrection of Jesus may be baptized. ====Symbolism versus [[Baptismal regeneration]]==== In [[Protestant]] denominations, baptism is generally regarded as an act that simply symbolizes forgiveness and new life. In [[Roman Catholicism]] and [[Eastern Orthodoxy]], however, it is taught that God actually brings about forgiveness through the physical action of baptism, a teaching known as [[baptismal regeneration]]. ==Quotes== ==Links==* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptism Wikipedia - Baptism] {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Christian doctrine and debates]][[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]] contents page
{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Baptism |subtopics = [[Believer''In brief'': s baptism]], [[Infant baptism]], [[Baptismal regeneration]]* [[Baptism refers to the symbolic sprinkling of or submersion in water Jesus]]* [[Baptism of the Holy Spirit]] * [[Becoming a new Christian]] |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}* [[Baptism (G. It represents his cleansing from all sin by the death G.)]]* [[The Necessity of Jesus Christ.Baptism (AmericanCatholic)]]* [[Baptism, Christian (EBD)|Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Christian Baptism]]}}
Baptism refers to the sprinkling of, or submersion in, water of a new [[Christian]]. It represents the person's cleansing from all [[sin]] by the [[death of Jesus]] Christ.
===Biblical passages===
After his resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to make disciples of all nations and to baptize them. This command, recorded in [[Matthew 28:19]], has become known as the [[Great Commission]].
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|28|19|lang=WEB}}''
===Etymology===
===Theological viewpoints===
There are a variety of opinions, however, regarding who should be baptized (must the person being baptized profess faith themself, or can parents of faith bring their children to be baptized?), how much water is required (is full immersion required or is a sprinkling sufficient?), and what baptism actually means (does it actually bring about forgiveness or only symbolize forgiveness?).
In many denominations (including [[Roman Catholicism]], [[Eastern Orthodoxy]] and [[Anglicanism]]), infants are baptized.
