Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Baptism"
Baptism is an outward act of obedience symbolizing a believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus commanded it and was baptized Himself.
Baptism is an outward act of obedience symbolizing a believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus commanded it and was baptized Himself.
"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." — Romans 6:4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."
"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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