Do you believe in Baptism ????

[Sinthesis]

I'm thinking some here have an elitist and incorrect view of Baptism. The only difference between John's Baptism and Christian water baptism today (or in the book of Acts for that matter) is the finished work of Christ on the Cross. John baptized for one's repentance in anticipation of the coming Messiah. We baptize for one's repentance in acceptance of Jesus' as the Risen Messiah. Both rightly use water as a symbol. Our baptism is greater only because it is complete; the difference between a promise, and a promise kept.

 

[glorydaz]

I'm thinking some here have an elitist and incorrect view of Baptism. The only difference between John's Baptism and Christian water baptism today (or in the book of Acts for that matter) is the finished work of Christ on the Cross. John baptized for one's repentance in anticipation of the coming Messiah. We baptize for one's repentance in acceptance of Jesus' as the Risen Messiah. Both rightly use water as a symbol. Our baptism is greater only because it is complete; the difference between a promise, and a promise kept.

I like that. :amen

The gospel is still being preached...we're told to baptize.
I see water baptism as an act of obedience....a sign we are disciples of the Lord.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

 

[Mysteryman]

I'm thinking some here have an elitist and incorrect view of Baptism. The only difference between John's Baptism and Christian water baptism today (or in the book of Acts for that matter) is the finished work of Christ on the Cross. John baptized for one's repentance in anticipation of the coming Messiah. We baptize for one's repentance in acceptance of Jesus' as the Risen Messiah. Both rightly use water as a symbol. Our baptism is greater only because it is complete; the difference between a promise, and a promise kept.

May I ask if you believe in being baptized with the Holy Spirit and FIRE ?

 

[westtexas]

I'm thinking some here have an elitist and incorrect view of Baptism. The only difference between John's Baptism and Christian water baptism today (or in the book of Acts for that matter) is the finished work of Christ on the Cross. John baptized for one's repentance in anticipation of the coming Messiah. We baptize for one's repentance in acceptance of Jesus' as the Risen Messiah. Both rightly use water as a symbol. Our baptism is greater only because it is complete; the difference between a promise, and a promise kept.

Well written Sinthesis
Westtexas

 

[francisdesales]

I'm thinking some here have an elitist and incorrect view of Baptism. The only difference between John's Baptism and Christian water baptism today (or in the book of Acts for that matter) is the finished work of Christ on the Cross. John baptized for one's repentance in anticipation of the coming Messiah. We baptize for one's repentance in acceptance of Jesus' as the Risen Messiah. Both rightly use water as a symbol. Our baptism is greater only because it is complete; the difference between a promise, and a promise kept.

I think it is something more, since John said that Christ will baptize with water and the Spirit (fire). I do not know what John knew regarding the Christ and His upcoming crucifixion and how that was supposed to be a promise fulfilled, but it seems obvious that John expected the work of the Messiah to overshadow his own work, a powerful work from Above. I am not sure about "the promise vs promise kept", but it appears that John DID see "Christian Baptism" as more than a mere ordinance, something that was imbued with power from on High.

Regards