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Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist was unique. Jesus was a perfect man and had committed no sins. (1 Peter 2:21, 22) So his baptism did not involve repentance or “the request to God for a good conscience.” (1 Peter 3:21) Rather, it showed that he was presenting himself to God to do His will as the foretold Messiah, or Christ. This ...
Water Baptism of Jesus’ Followers. John’s baptism was due to be replaced by the baptism commanded by Jesus: “Make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.” This was the only water baptism having God’s approval from Pentecost, 33 C.E., forward. Some years ...
Christian baptism involves complete immersion in water, not just sprinkling. —Matthew 3:16. Steps leading to baptism begin with coming to know Jehovah and Jesus and showing faith followed by repentance, conversion, and the dedicating of oneself to God. —John 17:3; Acts 3:19; 18:8.
Jesus established baptism as a requirement for his disciples. (Matthew 28:19, 20) Therefore, baptism is still a requirement for Christians. In fact, the Bible says it’s necessary for salvation.— 1 Peter 3:21. However, your motive for getting baptized should be your love and appreciation for Jehovah.
As Adam was a human “son of God,” so is Jesus. Jesus is the greatest man who ever lived, which becomes evident when we examine Jesus’ life. However, at his baptism, Jesus enters into a new relationship with God, becoming also God’s spiritual Son. God now calls him back to heaven, as it were, by starting him off on a course that will ...
Our Creator wants us to keep learning forever —and to enjoy it. So it is wise to “form a longing” for Bible truths now. (1 Pet. 2:2) Set goals that you can reach, and stick to a schedule of Bible reading and study. (Josh. 1:8) With Jehovah’s blessing, you will come to enjoy reading and learning about him more and more.
Baptism shows that you have abandoned your former way of life and have begun a new life doing God’s will. You need to be baptized to serve Jehovah. Baptism shows others that you want to serve God. You must be completely immersed, or dipped, under water, as Jesus was.
11 Jesus was zealous, and he remained close to Jehovah in prayer. In fact, one of the best ways for you to keep following Jesus after your baptism is to develop a pattern of doing things that will draw you closer to Jehovah. The Bible says: “To the extent we have made progress, let us go on walking orderly in this same course.”
Jesus thus revealed that baptism would be a requirement for those who accept the yoke of Christian discipleship. (Matt. 11:29, 30) Anyone who wished to serve God acceptably would have to acknowledge and accept Jesus’ role in the outworking of Jehovah’s purpose. After doing so, that person could get baptized.
Yes it is. Peter commented on the reason why. First, it is “saving you.”. Baptism can save us if we have taken the necessary steps to show that we have faith in Jesus and believe that he died for us, was raised to heaven, and is now “at God’s right hand.”. 7 Second, baptism leads to “a good conscience.”.
