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    baptism
    /ˈbaptɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. the Christian religious rite of sprinkling water on to a person's forehead or of immersing them in water, symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church. In many denominations, baptism is performed on young children and is accompanied by name-giving: "the sacrament of baptism" Similar christeningnamingimmersionsprinkling

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  2. www.christianity.com › what-does-baptism-meanWhat Is Baptism? Its Meaning and Importance in Christianity

    May 28, 2024 · It is your personal identification with the greatest act of human history—the death, burial, resurrection, and eternal life of Jesus Christ. Baptism doesn't save you—salvation comes by faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). Your guilt before God is removed the moment you trust in Christ.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › baptismBaptism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    In Christianity, baptism is the sacrament of admission to the church, symbolized by the pouring or sprinkling of water on the head or by immersion in water. The ceremony is usually accompanied by the words “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BaptismBaptism - Wikipedia

    The Catholic holds that there are three types of baptism by which one can be saved: sacramental baptism (with water), baptism of desire (explicit or implicit desire to be part of the church founded by Jesus Christ), and baptism of blood .

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › baptismBaptism | Meaning, Rituals & History | Britannica

    Aug 22, 2024 · baptism, a sacrament of admission to Christianity. The forms and rituals of the various Christian churches vary, but baptism almost invariably involves the use of water and the Trinitarian invocation, “I baptize you: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

  6. christian.net › what-is-baptismWhat Is Baptism - Christian.net

    Mar 1, 2024 · 1. Forgiveness of Sins. Baptism is seen as a means of receiving forgiveness for past sins and entering into a new life of grace. It represents the washing away of sin and the start of a fresh, forgiven life in Christ. 2. Initiation into the Church. Baptism is also a rite of passage into the Christian community.

  7. www.learnreligions.com › what-is-baptism-700654The Purpose of Baptism in the Christian Life - Learn Religions

    Aug 1, 2024 · A general biblical definition of baptism is “a rite of washing with water as a sign of religious purification and consecration.” This rite of cleansing with water as a means of achieving ritual purity was practiced frequently in the Old Testament (Exodus 30:19–20).

  8. christian.net › what-is-christian-baptismWhat Is Christian Baptism

    Feb 26, 2024 · Obedience to Christ's Command: For many Christians, baptism is a way of obeying the command of Jesus Christ, who instructed his followers to baptize new disciples in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.