Scriptures about baptism: what it means, who was baptized, and how.
11 Scriptures · Father’s Blessing Bible
Matthew 28:19
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, [[baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,]]
Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Acts 2:38
Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 6:3–4
3 Or do you not know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
Matthew 3:13–17
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Permit it at this time, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted Him. 16 After being baptized, Jesus immediately came up from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on Him. 17 And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Acts 8:36–38
36 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?” 37 [[Philip said to him, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”]] 38 And he ordered the chariot to stop; and they both went down into the water, Philip as well as the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Colossians 2:12
buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised through faith in the work of God, who raised Him from the dead;
Galatians 3:27
for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
1 Peter 3:21
Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the body, but an appeal to God for a good conscience through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
John 3:5
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I tell you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.”
Acts 10:44–48
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came upon all who heard the word. 45 The believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, 46 for they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter said: 47 Can anyone forbid water for baptizing those who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? 48 And he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay with them for a few days.
