Did you know that Baptism is derived from the Greek word baptizo, meaning to dip, plunge, or immerse? This means that the whole body is immersed in water just as Christ was buried, and coming out of the water represents His resurrection, making you a new person with no sin. You can find this symbolism in Romans 6:4. However, some churches sprinkle water, which is not Baptism according to the Bible. Where did that theory come from? The Bible shows Jesus came up out of the water in Matthew 3:16, and John the Baptist sought places with much water because full immersion requires it, as mentioned in John 3:23.
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