Bible dictionary for children
Baptism
Baptism is a Christian practice involving water, connected with following Jesus and belonging to his people.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Baptism is a Christian practice involving water, connected with following Jesus and belonging to his people. Churches differ in how and when they practice it.
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What learning does Jesus connect with baptism?
An example from the Bible
Jesus tells his followers to make disciples and baptize them in Matthew 28. The instruction joins baptism with learning to follow his teaching.
Read Matthew 28:19 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 28:19
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
