Chapter 30: Of Baptism

Baptism is an Ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, to be unto the Party baptized, a Sign of his Fellowship with him in his Death and Resurrection; of his being engrafted into him; of^a Remission of Sins; and of his^b giving up unto God, thro’ Jesus Christ, to live and walk in newness of Life.^c

1. a. Romans 6:3–5; Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27

   Romans 6:3–5

   Colossians 2:12

   Galatians 3:27

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2. b. Mark 1:4; Acts 26:16

   Mark 1:4

   Acts 26:16

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3. c. Romans 6:4

   Romans 6:4

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Those who do actually profess Repentance towards God, Faith in, and Obedience to our Lord Jesus, are the only proper Subjects of this Ordination.^a

1. a. Mark 16:16; Acts 8:37–38

   Mark 16:16

   Acts 8:37–38

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The outward Element, to be used in this Ordinance, is Water, wherein the Party is to be baptized, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.^a

1. a. Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 8:38

   Matthew 28:19–20

   Acts 8:38

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Immersion, or Dipping of the Person in Water, is necessary to the due Administration of this Ordinance.^a

1. a. Matthew 3:16; John 3:23

   Matthew 3:16

   John 3:23

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