Questions tagged [baptism]
Questions about texts relating to the baptism, including queries around practice or teaching as far as they relate to a specific text.
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When reflecting on the original Greek of Matt, 28:19, what is meant by...in the name of the Father and the ... Are Father, Son, & HS names or titles?
Those who claim there is no such thing as trinity in the bible.
They believe the Father , son & holy spirit are merely titles and not names of God.
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Help with language in Luke 1:77
I find the language in Luke 1:77 confusing. Does the original text offer anymore clarity? I have looked at other translations and still do not fully grasp the meaning of the verse:
to give knowledge ...
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"baptized into Christ" vs "baptized into the name of Christ"
As I research the use of "baptized into Christ" (Romans 6:3; Gal 3:27), can we legitimately distinguish this from "baptized into the name of Christ" (Matt 28; Acts 2:38; 8:16; 19:...
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When Paul mentions baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29, what is he talking about? [duplicate]
1 Corinthians 15:29
Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them?
The LDS Church uses this ...
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Scribe error or wordplay in Matthew 3:16: "περιστερὰν" dove vs. "περισσότερον" supreme
I'm studying Matthew 3:16 and have encountered a question regarding the original Greek text. The verse typically reads "περιστερὰν" (peristeran), translated as "dove." However, I'm ...
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Why did the Pharisees connect baptism to the coming of Christ?
And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? (Jn. 1:25 KJV)
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Washed vs Baptism [duplicate]
There was no baptism in the OT. Jesus told Nicodemus he must be born of the water and spirit, but the water baptism came in Acts. What was Jesus referring to when he said washed? Was it being cleansed ...
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Luke 7:29-30 How were the Pharisees to know for certain that it was God's will to be baptized by John?
Luke 7:29-30 (When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John, but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose ...
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Does Baptism convey the forgiveness of sins? [closed]
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Lately, when the topic of Baptism comes up on SE, there there seems to be a rush to disallow a view that would conclude that baptism conveys the forgiveness of sins.
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Reconciling Josephus and the NT on the Purpose of John's Baptism (Mk: 1:4 etc.)
In the gospels, John the Baptist's ministry of baptism was "for the remission of sin." But in Josephus, it's for the purification of the body after moral repentance already occurred.
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Why does Peter instruct the disciples to baptize for the remission of sins if Jesus died for our sins?
Acts 2:38 KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Did the Ethiopian eunuch receive the Holy Spirit when Philip baptised him?
In the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40), the story ended without telling whether the Ethiopian eunuch received the Holy Spirit.
In an earlier account about Philip in Samaria (...
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What kind of baptism was administered in Acts 16:33?
Acts 16:33 KJV
And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
It is said the jailer together with his family were all baptized ...
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Acts 2:38 vs Matthew 28:20- "In" vs "On" - By what nuance of meaning would Jesus use εἰς (eis) in Matthew while Peter would use ἐπί (epi) in Acts
By what nuance of meaning, in context, would Jesus use εἰς (eis) in Matthew and while Peter would use ἐπί (epi) in Acts?
In Matthew 28:19,
Jesus instructs his disciples regarding the nations, that ...
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According to Deuteronomy 1:39 and Numbers 32:11 someone suggesting baptism should be given to only age 20 or above. What age is right for Baptism?
The argument is given that children below 20 can not be accountable as per God in Deut. 1:39. On that basis, the repentance below age 20 should not be acceptable therefore giving baptism below 20 is ...
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Col 2:11-12 - Is Paul equating Baptism to circumcision?
Colossians 2:11-12 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in ...
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When did Paul's repentance (i.e., change of heart) and salvation occur? On the road to Damascus, or only after being baptized in Damascus?
The traditional way in which any Israelite was to be saved, was to first repent (and be baptized) as evidenced in both the preaching of John the Baptist (Mark 1:4,15) and that of Peter (Acts 2:38; 3:...
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How could they have been baptized and not have received the Spirit?
In Acts 8:12–17 one reads (emphasis mine)
12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13 ...
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Buried with Him by/in baptism - Romans 6:4 and Colossians 2:12
Romans 6:4 (ESV),
4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
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When Jesus died, did the Father and the Holy Spirit die with Him? At the resurrection did all three rise? Why don't we ask ourselves this question? [closed]
Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was ...
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Since John 1:12 says "To them gave He power that believe" we receive after Holy Spirit baptism (Acts 1:5,8) does that mean HS baptism or not saved?
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man,...
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Should Luke 2:11 be understood prophetically
Luke 2:11 says,
Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
The verse declares Jesus to be the Savior, but at that point, he hadn't yet saved us, ...
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Is Baptism by Fire, signify cleansing of Saints for a glorified body?
Fire symbolizes testing and judgment
Question is raised as per the following verses: Please do enlighten me
Matthew 3:11 - “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming ...
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Why would the apostle Paul "delay" being baptized (Acts 22:16)?
From the Book of Acts we read the words of Ananias to the apostle Paul:
Acts 22:15-16: "For you will be a witness for [Christ] to all men of what you have seen and heard. 16Now why do you delay? ...
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Are Mark 10:38 and Romans 6:3-4 not essentially two sides of the same coin?
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus responds to a request by James and John:
Mark 10:38: "But Jesus said to them, 'You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to ...
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How did John the Baptist claim Jesus was the Lamb of God before being confirmed with the Holy Spirit descending on him
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30He is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘A man is coming after me who is ...
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Does physical birth in amniotic fluid parallel the spiritual rebirth of John 3:4-5? [closed]
In John's Gospel we read:
John 3:4-5: "Nicodemus said to Him, 'How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born, can he?' Jesus answered, '...
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Where was the water to baptize the Ethiopian eunuch?
The book of Acts recounts the baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch following a revival in Samaria with Philip the evangelist.
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the
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Is there a difference in these two words for died? Rom 6:7-8
For anyone who has died (apothanōn) has been freed from sin. 8 Now if we died (apethanomen) with Christ...
V7 seems to refer to the physical death we all die - and then are freed from sin.
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Were Jewish, Greek, and Gentile converts adults only?
When Luke speaks of Jews', Greeks', and Gentiles' conversions, does he refer to men and women only (an adult population), or could his words also include children?
Conversion of Jews and Greeks
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Does Matthew 28:19 involve a spoken baptismal formula?
Is there anything in the text of Matthew 28:19 that teaches we should speak a baptismal formula before baptizing someone? While I think it's good practice, is a spoken formula taught anywhere in the ...
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Does Mark 16:16 rule out any possibility of salvation for unevangelized pagans?
Mark 16:15,16 (ESV) says:
15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe ...
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Does Peter personify water in Acts 10:47?
As Peter spoke the word to Cornelius and his household, they received the Holy Spirit:
Then answered Peter, `The water is any one able to forbid, that these may not be baptized, who the Holy Spirit ...
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What is “righteousness” in Matthew 3:15?
After John the Baptist objects to Jesus coming to him for baptism, He replies:
Matthew 3:15 NASB
But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to ...
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What does it mean to be baptized "with fire"? Matthew 3:11 [duplicate]
Matthew 3:11 NASB:
“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy ...
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compare / contrast Jesus' baptism with John's [closed]
Jesus' baptism with the Spirit is compared/ contrasted on purpose by John. What is his purpose in doing so?
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Acts 1:5 versus Acts 2:4: Being baptized versus being filled with the Holy Spirit
Luke uses βαπτισθήσεσθε (NASB: “you will be baptized”) in Acts 1:5 and then uses ἐπλήσθησαν (“and they were filled”) in Acts 2:4. Is there a reason for the change in verbs used to describe the baptism ...
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Translation of 1 Peter 3:21 and baptism
συνειδήσεως ἀγαθῆς ἐπερώτημα εἰς Θεόν
Can this phrase from 1 Peter 3:21 be translated as "the request addressed (by God) to a good conscience in God." meaning that God demands baptism from every man ...
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What does Scripture mean by the "doctrine of baptisms" in Hebrews 6:1-2?
What does Scripture mean by the "doctrine of baptisms" in
Hebrews 6:1-2 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation
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Why did Jesus - not baptize?. John 4:2
John 4:2 (NASB)
2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),
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Would men include boys in the New Testament?
"Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation
under heaven"
- Acts 2:5, NASB
Men translates Aner (Strong G435) which means Male according to Greek lexicons.
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Will Jesus Baptize us with the Holy Spirit or with holy wind in Mk 1:8, Mtt 3:11, Lk 3:16, and Jn 1:33?
In Mark 1:8, Matthew 3:11, Luke 3:16, and John 1:33, John the Baptist declares that Jesus will baptize people in the Holy Spirit.
For example, Matthew 3:11 says,
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What is the object which "saves" in 1 Peter 3:21? and is it's context connected to v. 16 conscience
I am looking for a contextual answer on the meaning of v. 21, particularly what is the object that "Saves" (is it the figure of the flood? the obedience in the figure of the flood? is it baptism it ...
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How do the waters of Noah's flood correspond to baptism (1 Peter 3:21)?
In the NIV and the Berean Study Bible (apparently the most literal Bible translation according to its website) versions, 1 Peter 3:21 reads:
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In Matthew 3:6 was Jesus' interview with John the baptizer modeled after rabbinic protocols for proselyte baptism?
I notice that 2nd temple period Jewish water ablution/baptism for proselytes involved certain protocols, such as:
..Our Rabbis taught: If at the present time a man desires42 to become a proselyte, he ...
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Why does Matthew 28:19 say "in the name" and then proceed to give three names?
If written out in full would this verse read "in the name of the Father, and in the name of the Son, and in the name of the Holy Spirit"? Or is there some other reason apart from trimming obviously ...
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What does "baptism now saves you" mean in 1 Peter 3:21 [duplicate]
What does baptism now saves you mean in
1 Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the
removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach baptismal regeneration?
20Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
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Why are forms of the word 'βάπτισμα' transliterated as 'baptism, baptize,' instead of being translated?
Mark 16:16,
"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." (KJV)
Is the word "baptized" in the English translations really a translation? I was ...
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Why were Peter and John needed to lay hands on Samaritans when Philip was there?
Acts 8 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached
Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto
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