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BAPTISM

PURPOSE OF BAPTISM
water for repentance in order to be for given.

John the Baptize - stated the purpose of his baptism when he said :
' I baptize you with water for repentance
Luke wrote that John's baptism was symbolic of a person's repentance in order to
be forgiven

symbol of purification of sin


water is nature's detergent , a cleaning agent well suited to the symbolism of puri
AC 22:16 and AC 2:38

water baptism identifies the believer with theGodhead :Father,son and Ho


Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

potray spiritual death, burial and resurrection with Christ


We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that,
just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too
may live a new life. Romans 6:4
Colossians 2:11-12

a rite of initiation
baptism is an act that serves as a rite initiation(ot entry) into the fellowship
of the believers
it also symbolizes repentance, purification from sins, immersion into the
Holy Spirit.

water baptism is an important act of obedience.

It should be preceded by repentance, which simply means change.


It is turning from our sin and selfishness to serve the Lord. It means placing our pride
past and all of our possessions before the Lord. It is giving the
control of our lives over to Him.
Mark 16:16 states.

Prepared by :
NurNadhira Binti Rusli

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Wan Nazyantiey Binti Wan Abdullah

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Nor Wahidah Binti Mat Daud

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Nurul Shahida Binti Mohd Shukeri

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