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It is very similar. In modern day Baptism, three symbols are used to represent the welcoming into God's family.
1. The water. Nowadays water may simply be sprinkled symbolically, but in some churches (notably Baptist Churches) full immersion in water is commonplace. Jesus would have experienced baptism by full immersion in the River Jordan. The water symbolises cleansing and a new start - moving from your old ways to a new birth as one of God's children. The baptism of Christ marked the start of his mission, although Christ needed no cleansing as such - as John the Baptist stated 'it is YOU who should baptise me'.
2. The light. A lighted candle is given the the baptised person because 'they have passed from darkness into light' - symbolising the presence after baptism of the Holy Spirit now dwelling within them. Jesus did not receive a lighted candle but we are told that the Holy Spirit indeed descended on him at his baptism 'like a dove'.
3. The sign of the Cross. This is made on the forehead of the person. either in water or oil or just with the finger. This symbolises that the person is now marked out as a member of the Christian family - as the symbol of the Cross stands for everything Christ did in his life death and resurrection. Jesus did not receive this symbol at his baptism of course, but he was well aware of the Cross in his life as he predicted many timnes that he would be put to death and then rise again. So, in a way, Christ carried his 'cross' throughout his life on earth, just as baptised Christians carry theirs on their foreheads.
AnswerIn baptism we are born of water and the Holy Spirit into the Kingdom of Heaven. It would seem therefore that we enter the Kingdom of Heaven by our spiritual birth. So baptism now is the same as it was 2000 years ago.
In regard to similarities with Jesus' baptism, Jesus was baptised by John "for thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness. ..... And when Jesus was baptised, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.'" (Matthew Ch 3) thus confirming His entry into the Kingdom of Heaven and His son-ship of the King of Kings.
It follows then that through our shared experience of baptism with Christ He is our King and rules over us in the Kingdom of Heaven where we are citizens.
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∙ 11y agoAs long as those who preach the gospel follow the commandment of Jesus (Mt 28,18-20) baptisms today should be identical to baptisms experienced and recorded in the Scriptures and the Early Church.
Many, however, have perverted the commandment of Jesus, baptizing babies, or just sprinkling. Another great mistake is that many are today baptized having some motive other than devoting their lives to become his disciple.
The proper understanding of how baptisms should be performed can be found in Num 19 given by Moses (the ashes of the Red Heifer, see link). The third day sprinkling of the ashes is required, that the person may be cleansed on the seventh day. Thisdenotes receiving the sprinkling of those preaching the death (living water mixed with the ashes) and resurrection of Jesus. If someone does not receive our message, or cannot understand it (like babies), they will not become clean on the seventh day.
On the seventh day the one wanting to become clean is again sprinkled, instructed on the eternal covenant. Then he must wash his clothes in water, which is being cleansed by his own choice by repenting from the uncleanness of this world. Then the person is immersed completely on the seventh day, and when the sun sets and the eighth day starts, he is clean and my enter the temple.
The seventh day denotes the crossing of the Jordan into the promised land, precisely at that place where Jesus himself was baptized. The fornicators (23000) died as they fell to the temptation of the Midian and Moabite women. Those who kept themselves pure entered the promised land.
Nobody living in fornication or who is unwilling to forgive others may be baptized. True repentance is required, and the oath of baptism is to confess Jesus as your LORD as you enter the eternal covenant. Then by baptism your sins are forgiven (Acts 2,38 and 22,16) and you are promised the Holy Spirit, which the LORD gives to them who believe with their whole heart.
And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Acts 8,37
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∙ 12y agoJesus was baptized in the River Jordan by submersion. Modern baptisms generally take place inside and Catholic baptisms take place over a stone font.
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∙ 14y agoBaptisim is quite different.
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Can people who have not received Baptism from the priest in the church go to heaven?
Yes. There are two other ways to go to heaven. Baptism of Desire and Baptism of Blood. The first way is the Baptism of desire. Baptism of desire is when someone is sorry for their sins and cooperates with God's grace by trying to please him as best they know how to. The next way is the Baptism of blood. Baptism of blood is when someone gives up their life in martyrdom to Jesus. This shows that they have faith in Jesus and were saved by him.
Who receive's baptism?
Only christians who want to follow in the path of Jesus s way and want a change in their lives take baptism.
Differences and similarities between baptism of water baptism of blood and baptism of desire?
Similarites being the water baptism is a physical act and the baptism of desire is not the way that Jesus was baptized. Rather the desire is actually a desire to not have to do more than just think about baptism.
How does baptism help you in life?
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.
How many times can you be baptized as a Catholic?
Once. Baptism is to erase the original sin. Confession is for the sins you commit after baptism. I guess if you wanted it to actually mean something , twice. You could get baptised the same way Jesus did.
Is baptism by immersion the only way to be saved?
Different Christian denominations have different beliefs about baptism. Some believe that baptism by immersion is the only valid form of baptism, while others accept other modes, such as pouring or sprinkling. Ultimately, most Christians believe that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than the specific mode of baptism.
Is it possible for a plan chipmunk to be like Alvin?
A chipmunk can wild and crazy like alvin but the only way it could actually talk is if its vocals were similar to ours.
Why was John's baptism of Jesus different from his baptism of other people Answer using complete sentences.?
For the most part it wasn't. OT baptism was to identify with a change...thus a baptism of repentance (a change of mind or thinking), but it was also the standard way one was consecrated or officiated into a new status...read about the uses of the Mikvah and perhaps the tevillah service...everything OT sanctified for God's use or purpose was immersed
What symbols are shown in the baptism of the church that relate to the beliefs about Jesus?
The rite of baptism is the door way to the body of Christ, the church. Baptism is a burial in a watery grave. It symbolizes the putting down of the old man and being raised in the newness of life. It is a public confession that states I once was lost, but now I am saved, I am dedicating this body, the temple of the Holy Spirit, to the service of Jesus Christ to the honor and glory of God, that I am bought with a price and paid for, I am no longer my own but God's.
What does liturgy of baptism mean?
God chose immersion in water because it is a very powerful way of showing us that our sins must be forgiven. Believers realise that they need saving from sin and require God's grace. They go under the water in baptism, and die to an old way of life. They come up out of the water to a new life. In baptism, believers identify with the death of Jesus Christ, who died for us. Baptism removes all sin (even the original sin committed by Adam and eve).
How did the Apostles administer Confirmation?
Probably in a similar way as is still practiced in the Eastern Rites: that is, it was the second half of baptism, and was administered immediately following baptism. A vestige of this survives in the Latin Rite, where there is still an anointing with Sacred Chrism immediately after Baptism. So it would have been the anointing at the end of the initiation ceremony when the Apostles administered Confirmation.
Was John the Baptist named so because of baptism?
Yes, he was born to Elizabeth, cousin to Mary, six months before Jesus was born. He was also called the forerunner of Christ, preparing the way for His ministry. Baptism for repentance from sins was his means of preparing hearts for Christ's message of salvation.
