The Meaning of Baptism in the Life of Believers

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Daniel Darby 10W

RE GCSE Coursework – A02

The Meaning of Baptism in the Life of Believers

To most Christian’s baptism is a very special part of a person’s life. In the case of infant and adult baptism it is a call to God for the Holy Spirit to enter them so they can become part of Gods family and in the case of believers baptism it is a public declaration to say that they are a Christian and that they have turned to God.

Baptism dates back to the time of the Bible and even Jesus was baptised the importance of baptism can be summed up in the following verse:

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Acts 2:38

And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

This verse can be interpreted to mean that if you repent of your sins you can be baptised in the name of Jesus and you will be cleansed of them and accepted into Gods family by receipt of the Holy Spirit. This verse particularly supports Roman Catholics views as they believe that a person is born with original sin and if ...

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