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Although the word 'baptism' usually refers to baptism by water, it can be used metaphorically, for example "baptism by fire".
===Biblical passages=== In the Bible, baptism is first mentioned in passages that talk about [[John the Baptist]], who called on people to repent and be baptized. [[FileJesus]] came to John to be baptized and [[Baptism of Jesus|his baptism]] was recorded in [[Mark 1]]:7-11:CrappyWhore''{{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}}'' After his resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to make disciples of all nations and to baptize them.jpgThis command, recorded in [[Matthew 28:19]], has become known as the [[Great Commission]].MAKE SOAP FROM KIKES!!!!!! GLORY TO THE HOLOCAUST!! VANDALISM FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|28|19|lang=WEB}}'' Later in the book of [[Acts]], a number of baptisms are described that are associated with the initial conversion of a new believer.
===Etymology===
