What is the meaning of the baptism?

Answer 1

, what is the meaning of baptism? The same as in Jesus’ case. Christ left us a model to follow closely. (1 Pet. 2:21, NW) “If anyone wants to come after me, let him disown himself and pick up his torture stake day after day and follow me continually.” In fact, “whoever is not . . . coming after me cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 9:23; 14:27, NW) To disown oneself would be to give up the ownership of oneself and, instead, give oneself to God as his slave, taking up the doing of God’s will. Down to the very end that is what Jesus did, as he expressed it again and again during that last night on the Mount of Olives: “Not as I will, but as you will.” “Not what I want, but what you want.” “Not my will, but yours take place.” (Matt. 26:39, 42; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42, NW) Baptism in Jesus’ case was not to symbolize his repentance of sins against the law covenant and neither is it such in our case. Baptism of Jesus was not for remission of Adamic sins and neither is it such with us. With both Jesus and his followers since Pentecost baptism in water is a symbol of dedication, a confirmatory sign visible to others that testifies to them that the one being baptized has given himself to Jehovah to do His will, cost what it may.

11 But what did Christ mean when he said that one should be baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit”? First, “the name” of the Father includes more than just his self-given name, the Hebrew tetragrammaton, translated “Jehovah.” The “name of the Father” refers to the Parenthood, the rightful sovereignty and peerless authority that Jehovah holds. He is the Universal Sovereign, Creator of the heavens and the earth, the almighty, supreme Source of life. The great issue confronting the whole universe that must be settled at Armageddon centers around the office and authority of this Eternal Father of light and truth. Being baptized “in the name of the Father” shows that one appreciates and recognizes the unique position, power and authority of Jehovah the great Theocrat.

12 Second, being baptized in the name of the Son likewise shows that one appreciates the high authority and office that Jehovah’s beloved Son Christ Jesus now holds since his resurrection by Jehovah. Of that faithful Son we read: “His name will be called ‘Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’” (Isa. 9:6, RS) So for you who now believe Jehovah not only is this holy Son your Savior, Ransomer and Redeemer, but he is also God’s Anointed King of the new world, the great High Priest after the order of Melchizedek, the worthy Vindicator of Jehovah’s universal sovereignty and name.

13 Third, one rightly recognizes also the office and function filled by God’s holy spirit. Instead of being the third person of some pagan triune god, the holy spirit is the active force of Jehovah God that he supplies to willing humans for their unitedly accomplishing his will and purpose. The holy spirit was the force that inspired the prophets of old to write God’s holy Word. It was the force that directed the early Christians after their resurrected, spirit-guided Head and Master ascended to heaven. (Luke 4:18-21; Acts 2:16-18; 2 Pet. 1:21, NW) The holy spirit is the same divine active force that is directing God’s theocratic organization in the earth today, and that upholds and continually actuates all of God’s dedicated ministers. Therefore, being baptized in the name of the holy spirit shows or testifies that such baptized one recognizes this invisible active force of God, willingly submits to its actuating him, and desires to be guided and controlled by it at all times according to the will of the living God.

Answer 2

Baptism comes from the word baptize. Which means to dip. It is a cloth dyers term. When you baptize (perform a baptism) on white cloth it comes out totally different. Baptism to a Christian is a symbolic showing of the change in there lives. You go under the water one way and come out another.

Answer 3

In Christianity, baptism is not and should not be a requirement (see Ephesians 2:8-9). Christian baptism is a sign to the world as to your acceptance and rebirth by accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

Answer 4

There are two types of baptism... the one John did where he submerses the person into water as a testamony of repentance. In this type of baptism the person is submersed and raised up again quickly.

And, the one that Jesus does to his believers by submersing His Holy Spirit into the person. In this type of baptism the Holy Spirit remains within the person to comfort and guide.

Answer 5

Symbolically, it is one's resurrection from the dead, past life that one doesn't go back to.

The sacred rite of the Sacrament of Baptism is performed with total immersion in fresh, running WATER --ideally, in a river-- to symbolize your entry into Sheol [Hell/Hades/Death] and your egress from the Source of Life that cleanses all your past sins and transgressions.

This is only performed on those who believe in Yeshua Messiah and who vow to follow The Law and the sacred sevenfold teaching of The Brotherhood, which was known since the time of Enoch...

It can be done through self-baptism, together with fasting and prayer.

Peace be with you!

Answer 6

Wet! Either put the body in water or trow water on the body!
In ancient Greece, fathers, on the third day after the birth of the child, he would take the child and turn around the central fire place of the home thrice, while that, women were throwing water by their fingers or flowers! While that, the father was giving the name to the child. Frequently this was the name the child was keeping for life!

Answer 7

in Catholicism its to cleanse a person of the original sin that we're all born with because of the fall of adam and eve.
babies who are not baptized go to limbo, a place that is neither here nor there, and they can never get into heaven. according to the catholics of course.
baptism also grants the kid some of god's grace. my mother swears its how i got a "devil mark" off my butt. (i had measles and got a blood blister that turned black, and because of the shape my mom thought it was the mark of the devil, don't ask)

Answer 8

It means to immerse. Baptism is by immersion not sprinkling or dabbing. Only persons who understand salvation and are saved can be immersed. Babies or person who have not reached the age of accountability can be immersed (baptized).

Answer 9

baptism is an outwardly action of submersion in water to proclaim your faith and belief in Christ.

Answer 10

To be baptized is to be planted in the likeness of Christ' death, and resurrection. Which means in water. Not sprinkled, or dribbled, or splashed or what ever, it means to be immersed in water.