The practice of triune immersion was "an ampler pledge than the Lord required" according to Tertullian, and Basil of Cesarea admitted that it was part of a "secret" tradition and not found in scripture.
2007-05-16 19:47:26 · 7 answers · asked by dankeeran 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You have a lot of time on your hands. but that's good. I don't know about this one. i'll look it up too.
2007-05-16 19:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by yaabro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it was and still is a Biblical requirement for salvation.
John 3:5 says:
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
As far as submersion, why would Jesus have been baptized in the Jordan River, if he only needed to be sprinkled with water?
2007-05-17 03:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The practice of trinitarian formula of baptism was commanded by no less than Jesus Christ himself.
"Then Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." - Matthew 28,18-20
Peace and blessings!
2007-05-17 04:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems likely that the baptism of John was immersion. Why else would he need a river.
2007-05-17 03:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Bullfrog21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use 3 names at the same time, they are triune ?
Wow !
2007-05-17 03:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by sxanthop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,its a nice practice but not mandated in the Bible.
2007-05-22 22:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus got baptized and commissioned his disciples to baptize in his name...good enough for me.
2007-05-17 03:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋