What is Baptism, and How Should it Be Performed?


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We're going to find out what is Baptism all about, and why it is important?

Messianics and Christians who believe in Yeshua should follow His example, and be Baptized.
Baptism is for believers of Messiah. 
His followers were Baptized, and you will see this later in this article.

What Does Baptism Mean?

Baptism
Greek 907
βαπτίζω
baptizō
bap-tid'-zo
From a derivative of G911; to make whelmed (that is, fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution,
especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism: - baptist, baptize, wash.

"to make fully wet"

What is Baptism All About?

Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Messiah Yeshua were baptized into His death?

By being Baptized this brings us into his death, it shows us the importance of Baptism.
We are to live and walk the way Yeshua walked.

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Messiah have put on Messiah.
By being baptized into Messiah we put on Messiah
  This is important because...

1 Corinthians 15:53  For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

This is why it is so important that we put on Yeshua . By doing so in a spiritual sense we put on incorruptible, and
immortality over over bodies, minds, and spirits, so that we too become incorruptible.


Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I,
whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

The word "Fire" in the Greek means:
Greek 4442
πῦρ
pur
poor
A primary word; “fire” (literally or figuratively, specifically lightning): - fiery, fire.
On fire figuratively, fire represents to be purged, made clean, and pure.

John 1:33 I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending,
and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'

John Baptized with water, but Yeshua Baptized with the Holy Spirit.
Mark 16:15 And He said to them, Go into all the world, proclaim the gospel to all the creation.
Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned.

John 3:5  Yeshua answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of Elohim.

Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

Those who believe will be Baptized and because of their belief they will be saved.
First a person has to be saved, and then they have to realize that they need to be baptized, People that are saved will want to do this out of obedience.


Baptism is very important for a true follower of Messiah.
Believers should be Baptized!

Of course their is the thief on the Cross next to Yeshua, and he repented at the last minute, and of course was not Baptized.
Still he was forgiven.
He certainly did not follow Messiah UNTIL that very last moment.
At the very moment on the cross his heart changed.
Yeshua knew it, and accepted it.
This is what;s called "At the last minute death bed confessions"

1 Corinthians 12:13 or 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.

Acts 1:5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."


How Should Baptism Be Performed?



Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

At first glance Matthew 28:19 seems to be different than Acts 2:38.
Now lets take a closer look.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua Messiah for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19, and Acts 2:38 really isn't any different at all.

Matthew 28:19 is the Command of Yeshua
The command of what to do.

Acts 2:38 is the order.
The order is how to do it.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua Messiah for the remission of sins;
and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

For a deeper understanding the
"JP Green Interlinear Bible" in this verse says "ON THE NAME" of Yeshua.

Some verse in the manuscripts, like Acts 19:5 say "into"
The E. W. Bullinger Companion Bible states that it should be "into" which means your entering something.
The Jay P. Green Sr. Interlinear Bible says the same thing. "into"
Why is the word "into" so important? The reason being is because you are entering something.
It is an agreement between you, and the Heavenly Father. It is a vow, very much like a marriage vow.

"In" "into" or "on" the name is really all about the athority giving by Yeshua.
The word "into" gives us an idea that ths is something we are entering.
The word "on" gives us an idea of building upon the Messiah's name.
The word "in" tell us that we have entered are are cohabitating with our Savior.


Now to break this verse down...

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, Repent,
"REPENT" to Who?
The Heavenly "FATHER" of course.

and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua Messiah
"THE SON"

for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
"HOLY SPIRIT"
Here it is the "Father" "Son" and "Holy Spirit" right here in Acts 2:38.
"Into" the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 28:19, and Acts 2:38 are one of the same! If understood, and applied correctly.


Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Messiah Yeshua were baptized into His death?

Acts 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Yeshua.

JP Green Interlinear Bible proves that this verse should read this way "INTO" the name.
The word "into means "entering" Like you are entering something.

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Messiah have put on Messiah.

"INTO" Once again you are "entering" Messiah we are putting on the faith of Messiah.
We are being brought into unity with Messiah.



More Verses About Baptizing in Messiah's Name


 Act 8:16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Yeshua.

Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

Acts 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Yeshua.

Acts 22:16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'

Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Messiah Yeshua were baptized into His death?

Galatians 3:27 or as many of you as were baptized into Messiah have put on Messiah.

So we see that there are about 9 verses that seem to indicate that people being were Baptized in the name of Messiah.
This is being done in his authority and not the formula.

Why Should Baptism Be Done?



If we understand Acts 2:38 as mentioned before...that we are
to repent to The Heavenly Father
In the Son's name
and then you'll recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Yeshua Messiah for the remission of sins;
and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
 
"receive the gift of the Holy Spirit"  We need his Holy Spirit in us so that we may have eternal life.

With this understanding we can see that Acts 2:38 isn't any different than Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,



Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Yeshua from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Messiah from the dead
will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

We need the Holy Spirit in us to be in the first Resurrection (first fruits)

2 Timothy 1:14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
 
It is very clear here, in this verse that the Holy Spirit can dwell in us if we are believers of Messiah.
We do it so we can have the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion


What does Baptism mean?
Baptism means to be immersed (to make fully wet)
What is Baptism all about?
Simply put we are to follow Yeshua's example of obedience.
It is an out ward sign showing our faith in Yeshua.
It also shows that we enter into His death, and are covered with eternal life.
How should Baptism be performed?
It should be performed into the name of The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Why should Baptism be done?
To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and to be obedient to Messiah, by following his example.
Mark 8:34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them,
"Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Sense this is a very important topic, and sense the scripture would seem to indicate, at least two different ways of doing a Baptism.
Even though Matthew 28:19, and Acts 2:38 are one of the same.
Matthew 28:19, is the prescription, and Acts 2:38 is the application.
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