Catholic Baptism
Roman Catholics believe:
Catholics (Eastern and Oriental Orthodox) believe that Baptism is a Sacrament that regenerates and justifies, and is usually done in infancy. Catholics will baptize at any age; from infancy to old age.
Catholics (Eastern and Oriental Orthodox) believe that Baptism is a Sacrament that regenerates and justifies, and is usually done in infancy. Catholics will baptize at any age; from infancy to old age.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "Baptism is performed in the most expressive way by triple immersion in the baptismal water. However, from ancient times it has also been able to be conferred by pouring the water three times over the candidate's head"
Most Protestants believe:
Baptism is an outward testimony of a prior inward regeneration, usually done after a person confesses Jesus as Saviour and obtains an understanding of the significance of Baptism.
Protestant denominations that also practice infant baptism include: Anglicans, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Congregationalists and other Reformed denominations, Methodists, Nazarenes, and the Moravian Church.
Baptism is an outward testimony of a prior inward regeneration, usually done after a person confesses Jesus as Saviour and obtains an understanding of the significance of Baptism.
Protestant denominations that also practice infant baptism include: Anglicans, Lutherans, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Congregationalists and other Reformed denominations, Methodists, Nazarenes, and the Moravian Church.
Major Protestant groups in which baptism by total or partial immersion is optional, although not typical, include Anglicans, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, and the Church of the Nazarene
Adventists believe:
Adventists baptize solely by immersion, following instruction in the Holy Scriptures and acceptance of their teachings and an understanding the significance of Baptism.
Baptism is contingent on an affirmation of faith in Jesus and evidence of repentance of sin. Baptism symbolizes union with Christ, forgiveness of sins, and reception of the Holy Spirit.
Adventists believe:
Adventists baptize solely by immersion, following instruction in the Holy Scriptures and acceptance of their teachings and an understanding the significance of Baptism.
Baptism is contingent on an affirmation of faith in Jesus and evidence of repentance of sin. Baptism symbolizes union with Christ, forgiveness of sins, and reception of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19,20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded.
John 3:23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there.
Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 2:38 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 Spirit.
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus when He was baptized went up straightway out of the water; and lo the heavens were opened unto Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him.
Adventists do not baptize babies. Babies are dedicated not baptized.
Luke 2:21. 22. Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him (Jesus) to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord.
NOTE: For a more in-depth study on this topic go to Bible Studies on Baptism.
John 3:23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there.
Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? Arise and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 2:38 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 Spirit.
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus when He was baptized went up straightway out of the water; and lo the heavens were opened unto Him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him.
Adventists do not baptize babies. Babies are dedicated not baptized.
Luke 2:21. 22. Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him (Jesus) to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord.
NOTE: For a more in-depth study on this topic go to Bible Studies on Baptism.
