Baptism with holy spirit. Both John the Baptist and Jesus Christ spoke about baptism with holy spirit. (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16; Acts 1:1-5) That baptism is not the same as baptism in the name of the holy spirit. (Matthew 28:19) Why is that so? Only a limited number of Jesus’ followers are baptized with holy spirit.

The baptism referred to in the Bible is complete immersion in water—not just a sprinkling of water—and it has rich symbolic meaning. Going underneath the water during baptism shows publicly that you will no longer live to do just what pleases you.

Water Baptism of Jesus’ Followers. John’s baptism was due to be replaced by the baptism commanded by Jesus: “Make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.” This was the only water baptism having God’s approval from Pentecost, 33 C.E., forward. Some years ...

(Matthew 3:16) The word “baptize” comes from a Greek term meaning “dip under water.” Christian baptism therefore means being fully dipped, or immersed, in water. 4. What does water baptism indicate? 4 Water baptism is a requirement for all who want to have a relationship with Jehovah God. Baptism publicly indicates your desire to serve God.

The Meaning of Your Baptism. 1. Why should water baptism be of personal interest to each of us? IN THE year 29 C.E., Jesus was baptized, being immersed by John the Baptizer in the Jordan River. Jehovah himself was watching and expressed approval. (Matthew 3:16, 17) Jesus thus set a pattern that all of his disciples would follow. Three and a ...

At the assembly, there will be a talk that explains the meaning of baptism. The speaker who gives the talk will then ask those who are ready to get baptized two simple questions. By answering those questions, you will make a “public declaration” of your faith. —Romans 10:10. 22 Then you will be baptized. You will be completely immersed in ...

This “one baptism” applies to all who become true Christians. They thus become Christian witnesses of Jehovah, God’s ordained ministers. —Eph. 4:5; 2 Cor. 6:3, 4. 11. (a) To what does Christian water baptism correspond, and how? (b) From what is a Christian thus saved? 11 Such baptism has great value in the eyes of God. After mentioning ...

The verb means “to immerse,” or dip under water. Jesus made baptism a requirement for his followers. The Scriptures also refer to John’s baptism, baptism with holy spirit, and baptism with fire, among others. —Mt 3:11, 16; 28:19; Joh 3:23; 1Pe 3:21.

However, after Jesus’ death and resurrection, baptism would take on a much different meaning for his followers. 8. (a) After his resurrection, Jesus gave what command to his followers? (b) Explain the significance of Christian baptism. 8 In 33 C.E., the resurrected Jesus appeared to a crowd of more than 500 men, women, and possibly even ...

They are meant to help you put baptism in the right perspective. As mentioned earlier, baptism symbolizes that you made a solemn promise to Jehovah himself. You promise that you will love him and serve him forever with your whole heart. Everyone who gets baptized should be determined to follow through on his promise.