Christening

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

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.

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: — read the full passage →

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, — read the full passage →

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? — read the full passage →

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

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:

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; — read the full passage →

And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. — read the full passage →

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? — read the full passage →

And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. — read the full passage →

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. — read the full passage →

And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. — read the full passage →

And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; — read the full passage →

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. — read the full passage →

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. — read the full passage →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: — read the full passage →

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? — read the full passage →

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. — read the full passage →

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. — read the full passage →

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. — read the full passage →

Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. — read the full passage →

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. — read the full passage →

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. — read the full passage →

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, — read the full passage →

Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; — read the full passage →

When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.

Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. — read the full passage →

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,