Baptism

Baptism is a full immersion in water. In the Bible it is a sign of a new beginning and of an initiation. Jesus asks to be baptised by John the Baptist. Later, baptism becomes an important rite of passage in Christian communities.

Background to Baptism

Related Bible passages

Romans 6.1 - Romans 6.4 Mark 1.7 - Mark 1.11 Matthew 28.16 - Matthew 28.20 Acts 8.36 - Acts 8.40

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