Baptism marks a new life in Christ. Whether you are celebrating your own baptism, a child’s christening or writing a card, these verses explain what it means. Here is one for the day.
A verse for you
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Baptism pictures being buried with Christ and raised to walk in new life.
KJVTherefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Baptism pictures being buried with Christ and raised to walk in new life.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Jesus’ command to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
In Christ you are a new creation. The old has passed away.
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
All who are baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Repent and be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
Buried with Him in baptism and raised through faith in the power of God.
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Belief and baptism belong together in the good news Jesus sends out.
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
The priestly blessing: the Lord bless you, keep you and give you peace.
Jesus Himself was baptized, and before He ascended He told His followers to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
The New Testament explains baptism with a picture: going under the water is like being buried with Christ, and coming up is like rising with Him “walk in newness of life.” It is an outward sign of an inward change.
Churches practice it differently, as believers’ baptism or infant baptism, but the verses about its meaning are shared: a new creation, clothed with Christ, belonging to God.
Romans 6:4 explains baptism best. 2 Corinthians 5:17 is a favorite for cards: “he is a new creature.”
Numbers 6:24-26 is a blessing, and Matthew 19:14 is Jesus welcoming children. See also our verses for a new baby.
In Matthew 28:19, known as the Great Commission.