• Acts 2:37-38
    Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
     
  • Romans 6:3-6
    Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
     
  • Hebrews 6:2
    of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
     
  • Matthew 3:13-16
    Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.
     
  • Mark 16:15-16
    And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
     
  • Acts 8:15-17
    who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 12:13
    For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Baptism


Resources

Basic Doctrines: Water Baptism

Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The doctrine of baptisms is a foundational and fundamental teaching and belief of the church of God. Although it is a physical ceremony, the lessons and effects of baptism are spiritual. By it, we demonstrate to God our sincere decision and determination to live His way of life, and show our belief in and acceptance of His Son's …


Does Paul Condone Baptism for the Dead (I Corinthians 15:29)?

Bible Questions & Answers

The practice of being baptized for those who have died is based on a misunderstanding of I Corinthians 15:29. Baptism is for the living, serving as a symbol whereby they acknowledge their sins, figuratively die with Christ in a watery grave, and rise to live a new, righteous life through Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the …


Baptism and the Last Day of Unleavened Bread

CGG Weekly by Ronny H. Graham

Before Jesus Christ's ministry began, John the Baptist preached in the wilderness about repentance from sin and baptism. He spoke of three distinct baptisms, declaring that while he baptized with water unto repentance, the One coming after him, mightier than he, would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire. All four gospels …


The Wonderful Ordinance of Water Baptism

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Baptism symbolizes a burial and resurrection, or the crucifixion of the carnal self. After a person realizes his ways have been wrong, he should counsel for baptism.


Baptism and Unleavened Bread

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

The pattern of burial and rescue from a watery grave appears often in scripture, indicating that baptism plays an enormous role in God's overall purpose.


Are You Justified?

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

'Justification' is a theological term that many do not understand, thinking that it is a complex point of doctrine. But it is not as difficult as it may seem.


What Must We Do When We Recognize Our Guilt?

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

When we do something against the law or our own conscience, guilt is triggered, and we suffer, not just a gut-wrenching emotion, but also a descent into sin.


Why We Must Put Out Leaven

Article by Earl L. Henn

Why must we put leaven out, yet we do not have to circumcise our baby boys? Is deleavening 'Old Covenant'?



For more resources, please see the library topic for Baptism