Understanding the Meaning of Baptism

 "Make disciples . . . , baptizing them." - MATTHEW 28:19.

HOW happy we are when new ones get baptized! Did you know that this joy can be tracked to the very first meeting of the Christians congregation? That meeting included a baptism and a talk that explained the fundamental teaching about baptism. (Acts 2;38, 40, 41) The apostle Paul wrote that "the primary doctrine about the Christ" includes "the teaching on baptisms." (Hebrews 6:1, 2) Although the subject of baptism might seem basic, we need to understand it well. Why? 

Just as a solid foundation can help make a house sturdy, a thorough understanding of baptism can help us have a strong faith. We need this understanding whether we are progressing toward baptism or have been baptized for many years. So in this article, we will answer these questions: "What is the meaning of Baptism? What does Christian baptism involve? And why do we get baptized in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the holy spirit? 

Next time: Understanding the Meaning of Baptism- THE MEANING OF YOUR BAPTISM

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