In Revelation 2:7, it says, “…To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life…” The first step to overcoming is the Baptism of Repentance. So, what is next?
Acts 2:36-39, …”be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”
So, what is the Holy Ghost saying by the mouth of Peter here?
Romans 6:3-4, clarifies this for us. “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
We overcome by baptism in water. Water baptism is the outward testimony of a person, before witnesses, that they are spiritually burying (putting to death) the old nature (old man) just like Jesus did. In doing so, they can be resurrected as a new creature in Christ Jesus.
There is a lot of confusion around baptism how it should be performed. Should a person be immersed or sprinkled? What name if any should be used? Is baptism necessary to make it into heaven?
In answer to the question should a person be immersed or sprinkled? The word buried should answer that question. No one who is dead is sprinkled with dirt, we bury them completely under the ground.
The name to be used is perfectly clear. The Holy Ghost spoke through Peter and said, “be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.”
Is baptism necessary to go to heaven? YES! Don’t let anyone deceive you.
Let’s use the marriage of a man and woman to clarify this answer.
One of the requirements of marriage is, a man and a woman come before witnesses and declare the desire to make a binding contract to become one.
In doing so, the woman takes the name of the man, a symbol of being one.
When they are introduced to the witnesses, the person officiating the marriage introduces the couple as Mr. and Mrs. New Couple.
So, if your commitment in baptism is to Jesus Christ, then you should be buried (baptized) in the name of the one you are committing yourself to.
No contract is valid without witnesses. Those witnessing your baptism validate your commitment to baptism and who you’re committing yourself to in baptism.
So, the name of who you’re committing yourself to, (like when you get married) is very important to all those present.
Are you being buried with someone called Father, Son, Holy Ghost or are you being buried with Jesus Christ? If it is Jesus Christ, then his Name is to be used in your baptism.
Water Baptism is one more step in overcoming so you can gain access to the Tree of Life.
Acts 2:36-39, …”be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”
So, what is the Holy Ghost saying by the mouth of Peter here?
Romans 6:3-4, clarifies this for us. “Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
We overcome by baptism in water. Water baptism is the outward testimony of a person, before witnesses, that they are spiritually burying (putting to death) the old nature (old man) just like Jesus did. In doing so, they can be resurrected as a new creature in Christ Jesus.
There is a lot of confusion around baptism how it should be performed. Should a person be immersed or sprinkled? What name if any should be used? Is baptism necessary to make it into heaven?
In answer to the question should a person be immersed or sprinkled? The word buried should answer that question. No one who is dead is sprinkled with dirt, we bury them completely under the ground.
The name to be used is perfectly clear. The Holy Ghost spoke through Peter and said, “be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ.”
Is baptism necessary to go to heaven? YES! Don’t let anyone deceive you.
Let’s use the marriage of a man and woman to clarify this answer.
One of the requirements of marriage is, a man and a woman come before witnesses and declare the desire to make a binding contract to become one.
In doing so, the woman takes the name of the man, a symbol of being one.
When they are introduced to the witnesses, the person officiating the marriage introduces the couple as Mr. and Mrs. New Couple.
So, if your commitment in baptism is to Jesus Christ, then you should be buried (baptized) in the name of the one you are committing yourself to.
No contract is valid without witnesses. Those witnessing your baptism validate your commitment to baptism and who you’re committing yourself to in baptism.
So, the name of who you’re committing yourself to, (like when you get married) is very important to all those present.
Are you being buried with someone called Father, Son, Holy Ghost or are you being buried with Jesus Christ? If it is Jesus Christ, then his Name is to be used in your baptism.
Water Baptism is one more step in overcoming so you can gain access to the Tree of Life.
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