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“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan” - Mark 1:9

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Baptism serves as the most significant practice for most Christian denominations as it is important for both the individual and the community.

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Unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he can’t enter into the kingdom of God

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- As each one of us has one body with many members, and these members d not all have the same function, so in christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all others - Romans 12:4-5

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Baptism is significant to the Christian community as it allows faith to grow and develop, community can re-establish their beliefs through experiencing the certainty of others and it has been an ancient ritual that has been practiced among Christians since the early days of the Church.

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Josh

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Baptism is significant to the individual as it generates a relationship with God, it is a rite of initiation into the Christian community and it gives the individual a feeling of being connected to a group who shares and supports a similar belief.

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 “Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved” (Mark 16:16) 

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 “Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved” (Mark 16:16) 

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Bree

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Participating in the initiation process, it makes a profound contribution to how adherents understand themselves as human beings 

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Participating in the initiation process, it makes a profound contribution to how adherents understand themselves as human beings 

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Bree

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and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

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Baptism allows Christians to share in the death and resurrection of Christ and cleanses people from their sins

Elysse

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Baptism follows instruction of Jesus (Sometimes called Great Commission) - Gospel of Matthew

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For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

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Baptism signifies initiation into the beliefs and practices of the Christian community

Elysse

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“Where two or more are gathered in my name, i shall be there in the midst of them” (Matt 18: 20)

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“Where two or more are gathered in my name, i shall be there in the midst of them” (Matt 18: 20)

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Bree

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“Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5). 

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“Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5). 

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Bree

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Usually performed in public as acknowledgement and testimony to other in community of acceptance by the person being baptised of Grace of god bestowed upon them.

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"Therefore go and make disciples of them baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19) The Trinity is expressed through the practice of baptism as it expresses the significant beliefs of the Christian tradition.

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"For all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." Galatians 3:27

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"For all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." Galatians 3:27

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Bree

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People get baptised at different ages. Different denominations see baptism to be done either as a baby or as an adult.

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"Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit"

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Aspersion: Sprinkiling
Affusion: Pouring
Immersion: Full Body

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Originated from when John the baptist baptised Jesus in the river- CB

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Originated from when John the baptist baptised Jesus in the river- CB

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Includes oil, water and the wearing of white clothing

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Includes oil, water and the wearing of white clothing

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GALJ: Most Christian groups recognise Baptism as necessary for the salvation of the soul.

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GALJ: Most Christian groups recognise Baptism as necessary for the salvation of the soul.

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But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

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But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

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Bree

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GALJ: Baptism is a purifying ritual generally involving water.

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GALJ: Baptism is a purifying ritual generally involving water.

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As an aspect of paedobaptism, parents and Godparents are responsible for guiding the baptised into the future life, which allows adherents to participate in the Christian community. 

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As an aspect of paedobaptism, parents and Godparents are responsible for guiding the baptised into the future life, which allows adherents to participate in the Christian community. 

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Bree