Christening

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can’t enter into the Kingdom of God!

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

one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized. There were added that day about three thousand souls.

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Or don’t you know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?

Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened, — read the full passage →

having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.

not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Jesus.”

I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

We were buried therefore with him through baptism to death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.

But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”

I didn’t recognize him, but he who sent me to baptize in water, he said to me, ‘On whomever you will see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.

“Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just like us.”

Or don’t you know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? — read the full passage →

John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

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

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

He took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his household.

Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.

For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

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

and were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. — read the full passage →

As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?” — read the full passage →

John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

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

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. — read the full passage →

From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

As they went on the way, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “Behold, here is water. What is keeping me from being baptized?”

In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. — read the full passage →

When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay.” So she persuaded us.

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. — read the full passage →

Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house. Many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.

I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”

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

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by 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, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

in whom you were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the sins of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ; — read the full passage →

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Or don’t you know that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? — read the full passage →

The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! — read the full passage →

He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.

Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” — read the full passage →

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. — read the full passage →

who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. — read the full passage →

Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying. The sky was opened,

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. — read the full passage →

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

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

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. — read the full passage →

I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.’

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

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.

Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.

After these things, Jesus came with his disciples into the land of Judea. He stayed there with them, and baptized.

Or else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren’t raised at all, why then are they baptized for the dead?

There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”

When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John’s baptism.

Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him Jesus. — read the full passage →

If you love me, keep my commandments.

For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John — read the full passage →

Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; — read the full passage →

before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.

He said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They said, “Into John’s baptism.”

beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these one must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?” They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” — read the full passage →

The baptism of John—was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me.”

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

(I also baptized the household of Stephanas; besides them, I don’t know whether I baptized any other.)

Now when the day of Pentecost had 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, who according to his great mercy became our father again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,