Who Can Baptize? - Bible Study Can anyone baptize a person, meaning someone who is not considered an "ordained" minister? There is nothing in the Bible that states who can and cannot baptize someone If such a simple ceremony could not be performed except by those who are “ordained” then one would be hard pressed to explain what took place on Pentecost in 30 A D !
Why Was Jesus Baptized? - Bible Study Why did Jesus need to be baptized even though he was sinless? Did he and John the Baptist know each other before the baptism?
Baptism in Jesus Name - Bible Study First, it should be noted that the Bible uses several different names and titles for the Lord Your question concerns, however, whether the phrase "in the name of Jesus" should be used during a person's baptism or whether other phrases that include the Father, or even the Holy Spirit, should be utilized Your question concerning the exclusive use of the name (authority) of Jesus while
What Is a Baptism of or by Fire? - Bible Study John stated that Jesus would soon, " baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire" (Matthew 3:11, HBFV) Notice that two baptisms are mentioned The first one occurs when someone repents of their sins, accepts Christ as their Savior, and they receive God's Spirit which makes them a true Christian
Why Did John the Baptist Doubt Jesus? - Bible Study As the Baptist grew into manhood, he began to live in the wilderness that was away from the cities (Luke 1:80) His clothing was rough, and his diet was strict (Matthew 3:4; Mark 1:6) Jesus is baptized John baptizes Jesus in the fall of 26 A D Before performing this righteous act he did not know who was the Messiah (Jn 1:31, 33) God, however, had to provide him with the sign of the Holy
Should You Be Baptized Twice? - Bible Study The only justification for being baptized yet again is if you believe you did not receive God's spirit when you were young If you did receive the Holy Spirit some fifteen years ago, then performing the ceremony again seems a bit redundant and unnecessary
Life of John the Baptist - Bible Study John the Baptist (he was only referred to as such after he began to baptize) was born to a woman in her old age named Elizabeth God, although she had been barren all her life, healed her so that she could produce a son (Luke 1:5 - 15, 36) Elizabeth was a descendant of Israel's first high priest named Aaron (Luke 1:5) and a cousin of Jesus' mother Mary (Luke 1:36) Zacharias, the father, was
What Does Baptism Symbolize? - Bible Study Baptism is the ceremony that those who are repentant of their sins must undergo so that they can receive the gift of God's Holy Spirit This simple but holy ceremony is a requirement of salvation (Mark 16:16, Titus 3:5) The full meaning or symbolism of baptism can be understood when one accepts the Biblical teaching that believers should be completely immersed in water (see Acts 2:38, 5:30
Apostle Peters Life from Pentecost to His Death - Bible Study This is the third and last timeline in our series covering the life and ministry of the Apostle Peter found in the Bible! This timeline begins by discussing Peter's evangelistic role on Pentecost in 30 A D and ends with his martyrdom at the hands of the Romans