Why do people have water baptism? Jesus received the title "Christ" because of the anointing not because of a water baptism.
2007-06-29 09:45:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christ was baptist by John the baptist. We, as Christians, are baptist as an act of obedience and a public statement of our new faith in Christ Jesus.
2007-06-29 09:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by fireman9982 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jesus' title was the Anointed One, not because of anointing though.
Jesus is called the Christ (a Greek word) or the Messiah (an Aramaic word). Both words mean “the anointed.” He is the one anointed of the Father to be the Father’s personal representative in all things pertaining to the salvation of mankind.
Jesus was anointed by God the Father, Acts 4: 27. God anointed Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 10: 38.
We believe in baptism by immersion because that's how Christ's baptism was performed. The word baptism is from a Greek word meaning to “dip” or “immerse.” Baptism by immersion in water by one having authority is the introductory ordinance of the gospel. It Jesus also was baptized to fulfill all righteousness and to show the way for all mankind (Matt. 3: 13-17).
See also: Baptism by immersion: Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water, Matt. 3: 16 (Mark 1: 10). John was baptizing because there was much water there, John 3: 23. Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, Acts 8: 38. We are buried with him by baptism, Rom. 6: 4 (Col. 2: 12).
2007-06-29 16:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Siobhan W. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water baptism is clearly taught in the New Testament.
"While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, "Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have." So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days."
Acts 10:44-48
2007-06-29 16:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because it says so. Why do people that spout Bible this and Bible that only see what they want to see in it? The Bible clearly says several times you must be baptized. Born again in the spirit of baptism by going down into the waters with Jesus
2007-06-29 17:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus even said you must baptize me that was before the anointing the spirit came on him after he came up from the water
2007-06-29 16:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by Mim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was Christ because he came here for that purpose . He was baptised in the River Jordan by John the Baptist .
Mark 1:4-5
4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
(KJV)
Matt 3:13-17
13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
(KJV)
2007-06-29 16:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptizing is a commandment.
Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
2007-06-29 16:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the bible says you should. It's not a requirement for salvation (the thief on the cross was saved in his dying moments) but it is obedient to God's word to be baptized. It's also an outward declaration to the congregation of your faith.
2007-06-29 16:49:20 · answer #8 · answered by doppler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John baptised Jesus, completely, under the water.
2007-06-29 16:47:50 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Except a man be born of water and the spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
2007-06-29 16:49:09 · answer #10 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋