Baptism is an important symbolic practice of the Christian faith. Jesus Christ himself gave the example to be followed when he was baptized by John the Baptist. It is the act of immersion in in water and emergence symbolically rising in a new life in Christ. It is also a demonstration of a Christians public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus instructed his followers to baptize new believers. The scripture says: They that believe and are baptized shall be saved. (see scripture) Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:16, Matthew 3:6, John 4:2, 1st Corinthians 1:16, Luke 3:21, Matthew 3:13, Acts 8:36, Acts 19:5
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