To be sanctified is to be set apart as holy, for a special or sacred use. Baptism, when scripturally applied is an act of good concious toward God, showing the burial and resurrection of our Lord, as putting down the old man into a watery grave and then being raised from the watery grave in the newness of life, a life hence forth dedicated to the service of the Lord. Baptism is the spiritual ritual that is the door to the Church, where by one becomes a member of the body of Christ, the Church, the root and ground of truth in this world, the forum wherein God receives his honor and glory. You see, it is one thing to be saved but quite another to be a God recognized member of His church where by we may honor Him in this world. It is God's grace that saves us through the faith of Jesus His Son, His grace that keeps us saved and His grace where by we find strength to live for him.
Jesus was baptized by John in the river Jordan, but the holy spirit descended on him in the form of a dove.
Baptism is believed to be a very spiritualprocess.
In Catholic Theology, a valid baptism renders the following effects: * imprints an indelible spiritual character upon the soul * infuses grace into the soul which becomes the dwelling of the Holy Ghost * cleanses the stain of Original Sin (though not the effects) * cleanses all actual sins * suspends all temporal punishment due for any previous actual sins
In Christianity, Baptism symbolizes a spiritual "rebirth" into the christian faith, and it is often used as an initiation into a church.
You become one of the church and get graces
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.
The practice of sprinkling baptism originated from the early Christian church as a way to symbolize spiritual cleansing and initiation into the faith.
N. J. Aylsworth has written: 'Moral and spiritual aspects of baptism' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Baptism
"Through baptism, we are reborn in Christ and called to live a life of faith and love."
In Water baptism, just water is used, in spiritual baptism, nothing is used, just a commitment and belief of you in God. Water baptism symbolizes that commitment (some people think that it is useful to have the Word of God (Bible) present as well)
They tended to regard baptism as only the elementary initiation ritual, and one that, for many people, lacked real spiritual content.
Yes, in Christian theology, baptism is often considered the new circumcision, symbolizing a spiritual cleansing and initiation into the faith.