Living Religious Tradition Baptism

Water baptism accomplishes what the root Greek word baptizo describes, in that we are washed. The waters wash away the taint of sin from not only our bodies but from our soul as well. This physical act has spiritual implications however the visual representation of being “washed clean” is a powerful one.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus commands His listeners to “repent for the Kingdom of God is near.” In Acts 3:19, Peter says, “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” One cannot enter into a relationship with God without repentance, which is why it is the first essential element of the church. Repentance and faith in Christ turns a person away from his or her sin and allows that person to enter into the grace of God. Repentance is a central command of Christ to the church, and so it must be a central command in our churches today.

According to the theologian Michael Horton, baptism is not only a sacrament of Christians’ union with Christ; it is also a sacrament of their communion as the body of Christ. Baptism is a public declaration of one’s faith, symbolizing purification, regeneration, and admission into the catholic church. Baptism is a wide held belief throughout Christianity, with nearly every denomination practicing the custom. However, the tradition has different meanings for different denominations within Christianity, which leads to highly controversial practices such as infant baptism and believer’s baptism. These disparate traditions have been a source of many heated debates as the denominations have grown further

Within this paper I will be reflecting over the first part of Theology 104. This class has addressed many topics that have given me a better understanding on Christianity, the Bible and most importantly Jesus Christ. I will be addressing two topics that I feel are very important to Christianity the first topic being the Importance of Personal Testimony and the second topic covering the Importance of Maintaining a Christian Lifestyle. Both of those topics I think help lay a foundation for an individual’s walk with Christ.

Campbell describes the ritual of baptism performed in the Catholic Church. The ritual consists of fire and water uniting. The ritual is similar to ancient rituals uniting a male and female in marriage. The ritual of baptism to many Christians is interpreted as the ritual that “washes away original sin”. Many Christians do not see the true meaning of the ritual.

Baptism is an individual public profession of personal faith in Jesus Christ, mainly seen in Believers baptism. It is seen to be important that the person is old enough to understand and be able to make that commitment to Christ. During the process of baptising an infant in the Catholic Church, the priest asks the parents what they want for the child. The parents will say baptism and then make the baptismal promise on behalf of the child, this is based on the Apostles Creed. The priest anoints the child with Oil of Baptism on the forehead and chest, this relates to the days when athletes used

To repent from sin, is a complete change in behaviors that are detrimental to our Salvational Race.

In Andrew Murray’s With Christ in the School of Prayer, Murray proposes from the words of John (1 John 2:12-14) that, “In the Christian life there are three great stages of experience: the first is that of the newborn child filled with the assurance and the joy of forgiveness, the second is that of transition, of struggle and growth in knowledge and strength, and is comparable to young men growing strong, and the final stage of maturity and ripeness is that of the fathers, who have entered deeply into the knowledge and fellowship of the Eternal One.” These stages suggest progression and development over a period of time in the life of a Christian. To better understand the manner in which development occurs in the Christian life it is necessary to address the subject of progressive sanctification. This paper will expound upon the meaning of progressive sanctification, how it is manifested in the local church, what the Bible says about moving from spiritual infancy to maturity, and the role of discipleship in the process.

Baptism is the religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person’s forehead or of immersion in water, symbolizing purification or regeneration and admission to the Christian Church. In many denominations, baptism is performed on young children and is accompanied by name-giving.

The focus of this study was on the religion of Christianity. Christianity is a religion which converted out of Judaism in the first century C.E . It is established on the life, teachings, death and re-birth of Jesus Christ, and the individuals who believe in him are called "Christians." Christianity has numerous sects and beliefs with varieties in practices. Until the late 20th century, most followers of Christianity were in the West, however it has spread to each landmass and is currently the biggest religion on the planet. Conventional Christian beliefs include the faith in God, who is

Baptism is the sacrament that allows us to be reborn from above by being born of water and the Spirit. This sacrament is received within a community of faith, the Church, that prays for and supports the baptized so that the individual may continue to grow in the faith after

The Catholic church teaches that Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. “Baptism not only purifies from all sins, but also makes the non-believer "a new creature," an adopted son of God, who has become a "partaker of the divine nature," member of Christ and co-heir with him, and a temple of the Holy Spirit.”(CC:1265) Christ has ordained that Baptism should have the power of removing all punishment for sin including Original Sin as well as any and all sins that may have been committed by the person being baptized. This includes eternal punishment, as well as any temporal punishment that was owed for sins committed beyond Original

We believe in two ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism is when a believer is fully submerged in water, acting as a visible testimony to Christ redeeming that individual. Baptism also shows an individual’s identification with Christ. Baptism, in and of itself, has no saving power; however, is done out of obedience to God. Examples of baptism are found in Acts 2 and 8 and we see it commanded in Matthew 28:19-20.

The following presentation is given to the parents of Sunday school program in the Parish of St. Patrick’s in Kingston, Jamaica. Just like every organization has its rules and regulations to run and maintain order and clarity, the Church has its rules and regulations for the salvation of the souls. There are 1752 canons in the church and over the course of the centuries there has been addition and removal of the canons so that the salvation of souls could be attained. These canons cover every aspect of the church’s ministry, from the Supreme Pontiff to the Christian faithful. Today we will concentrate on one particular canon which clearly lays out the duties and obligations of the Christian Faithful.

Paul explains that Baptism is not an event, nor simply between an individual and God. Baptism unites us with Christ and through Christ, connects the baptized with all of the faithful for all time. Baptism is not simply a family celebration. In fact, our union with Christ may cause discord in those same families. Baptism is not a magical protection spell. Instead, it sets us on the path of the cross. Most shocking, though we look at Baptism as a celebration of life; it is actually a drowning. In Baptism we die to sin. Yet through our union with Christ 's death, we are also united with his resurrection and made “alive to God in Christ Jesus.”