Bible Verses for Baptism Cards

"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."

Why this works: The theological meaning of baptism — death to old life, resurrection to new.

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ."

Why this works: Baptism as putting on Christ — a new identity and covering.

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

Why this works: The Great Commission — baptism as Christ's own command.

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

Why this works: New creation — what baptism symbolizes outwardly, God does inwardly.

"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."

Why this works: Peter's Pentecost call — connecting baptism to repentance and the Spirit.

"And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan."

Why this works: Jesus's own baptism — the ultimate model for every believer.

"Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead."

Why this works: Baptism as burial and resurrection — faith in God's power to raise.

"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God.)"

Why this works: Baptism as the answer of a good conscience — an act of faith, not ritual.

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost."

Why this works: Spiritual washing and renewal — the inner reality baptism signifies.

"One Lord, one faith, one baptism."

Why this works: Baptism as a unifying act — joining the worldwide body of Christ.

"And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?"

Why this works: The eager response of a new believer — nothing should hinder baptism.