What is the Purpose of Baptism

 What is the meaning of baptism in the bible? Baptism means cleansing of sins.

1 Peter 3:21 "and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ,"

What does baptism symbolize? Baptism is a symbol of the transformation of life. That old dirty life has been washed.

What is the meaning of baptism in the bible? Baptism means accepting the challenge of change from sin to humanity, and that is the sign that you have received or believed in Christ who commanded the disciples to baptize all people, which we read in Matthew 28:19.

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,

What is the purpose of Baptism?

The Baptism is the purification of sins and to receive the holy spirit promised to God for us. But before we are baptized, we need to repent of sins. Let's read this bible verse.

Acts 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Do you know that in Baptism, Christ and our body become one? And because of this, we have salvation because we counted that we were with him in death and resurrection. See this verse.

Colossians 2:12 For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
Let's remember this, no one can go to heaven except those who are baptized. That's what we read in John's letter.
John 3:5 Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
Do you know what water and spirit Jesus Christ said? That is what John the Baptist described in the book of Matthew.

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Did you get what it means to be said in the Bible? Are you happy? So if you have not been baptized yet, it is the opportunity to begin and to have eternal life starting today. Let's live happily. ðŸ˜ƒ