Baptism is a sign of repentance, washing and renewing. It signifies repenting of one's sin, being cleansed by God of that sin, and a visual sign and testimony of faith in Christ Jesus.
Why certain denominations therefore baptise as infants beats me...
From the RC point of view: The Sacraments of initiation: Baptism / Communion / Confirmation. In current times "Baptism", and baptism alone is considered the entry life into Christian life.
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life. The gateway to life in the Spirit and the door which gives access to the other sacraments.
Baptism always included in Christian initiation because it is accomplished by means of the sacraments which establish the foundations of Christian life,but Christian initiation not only hold the Baptism but to other sacraments of the church also. The faithful born anew by Baptism are strengthened by Confirmation and are then nourished by the Eucharist.
Yes he was actually the first one to give christian baptism
Baptism doesn't necessarily help you in life, it is more of a way of showing that you have accepted Jesus as your Savior and are being "born again" in Him. Being a Christian definitely helps in life, and baptism is just a way of representing your new life in God.
Two names for baptism are "Christian initiation" and "sacrament of water." Christian initiation emphasizes the entry into the Christian faith, while the sacrament of water highlights the use of water as a symbol of cleansing and new life.
The baptism of water and spirit in Christian theology symbolizes spiritual cleansing and rebirth. Water baptism represents the washing away of sin and the initiation into the Christian faith, while baptism of the spirit signifies the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and empowerment for a life of faith and service. Together, these two forms of baptism are seen as essential steps in a believer's journey of salvation and spiritual growth.
Baptism initiates us into the Christian community.
Christian baptism started with the Apostles, and then with them baptizing those who came to believe.
Catechumen
Christian baptism is approximately 2000 years old.
Baptism is a Christian concept.