Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7900 The life of the church » 7903 baptism » 7906 baptism, in the Gospels In the Gospels baptising is based on the symbolic practice in the OT and Judaism of cleansing with water. Washing was the means of achieving ritual purity Exodus 30:19-20; Mark 7:3-4 The Greek word here translated “wash” is “baptizo”, from which the English “baptise” comes. Sprinkling with water symbolises spiritual cleansing Ezekiel 36:25 See also Zechariah 13:1; Hebrews 10:22 Being baptised by John was a confession that cleansing was needed Matthew 3:11 See also Matthew 3:6; Mark 1:4-5 pp Luke 3:3; Acts 19:1-4 John promised that the Messiah would cleanse with the baptism of the Holy Spirit Matthew 3:11 pp Mark 1:8 pp Luke 3:16 See also Isaiah 44:3; Ezekiel 36:25-26 Baptism involves both water and the Holy Spirit The disciples of Jesus Christ baptised like John's See also Jesus Christ was baptised by John Matthew 3:13-17 pp Mark 1:9-11 pp Luke 3:21-22 pp John 1:32-33 See also
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