Subject: what is baptism |
Bible Note: Searcher, My belief is that the two baptisms take place at the same time. Why else would the Lord command it in Matt. 28:18-20? Do you know any other Biblical explanation that defines water baptism? Acts 22:16 together with Matt.28:18-20 actually defends water baptism for salvation. Read Acts 2:38 for further Scripture. I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I have yet to see Scripture to define water baptism to be "an outward sign of an inward grace". I looked into the history of the church a bit and actually that doctrine just surfaced about 200 years ago. I encourage you to study this subject in more depth and to do so with an unbiased heart. A heart that God will answer if you truly want to know. Kin |