Baptist Catechism, Question 97
Question 97
What is Baptism?
Baptism is an Ordinance of the New Testament instituted by Jesus Christ, to be unto the Party baptised, a Sign of his Fellowship with him, in his Death, Burial, and Resurrection; of his being ingrafted into him; of Remission of Sins; and of his giving up himself unto God through Jesus Christ, to live and walk in newness of Life.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Matthew 28:1919Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Romans 6:3-53Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
4We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.
5For if we have been united with Him like this in His death, we will certainly also be united with Him in His resurrection.
Colossians 2:1212And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
Galatians 3:2727For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
Mark 1:44John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Acts 2:3838Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 22:1616And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’
Romans 6:3-43Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
4We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.
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