Baptism

Baptism [N] [S]

As administered by John
Matthew 3:5-12 ; John 3:23 ; Acts 13:24 ; 19:4
Sanctioned by Christs submission to it
Matthew 3:13-15 ; Luke 3:21
Adopted by Christ
John 3:22 ; John 4:1 John 4:2
Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church
Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:20 ; Mark 16:15 Mark 16:16
To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Matthew 28:19
Water, the outward and visible sign in
Acts 8:36 ; 10:47
Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of
John 3:3 John 3:5 John 3:6 ; Romans 6:3 Romans 6:4 Romans 6:11
Remission of sins, signified by
Acts 2:38 ; 22:16
Unity of the Church effected by
1 Corinthians 12:13 ; Galatians 3:27 Galatians 3:28
Confession of sin necessary to
Matthew 3:6
Repentance necessary to
Acts 2:38
Faith necessary to
Acts 8:37 ; 18:8
There is but one
Ephesians 4:5
ADMINISTERED TO
- Individuals
  Acts 8:38 ; 9:18
- Households
  Acts 16:15 ; 1 Corinthians 1:16
- Only to professing believers
  Acts 2:38 ; Matthew 3:6 ; Mark 16:16 ; Acts 8:12 Acts 8:37 ; Acts 10:47 Acts 10:48
- Scriptures supporting infant baptism
  Proverbs 30:6
Administered by immersing the whole body of the person in water
Matthew 3:16 ; Acts 8:38 Acts 8:39
Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit
Matthew 3:11 ; Titus 3:5
Typified
1 Corinthians 10:2 ; 1 Peter 3:20 1 Peter 3:21

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

Bibliography Information

Torrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Baptism'". "The New Topical Text Book". . 1897.