Baptism in the Baptist tradition

• What do baptists see the baptism as?

  They don't believe in sacraments so for them baptism is an ordinance. This means it is a direct order from Jesus
• Why do baptists perform baptism?

  Jesus gave a specific instruction to 'make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit' (Matthew 28:19). This is an ordinance and should be taken very seriously
• Why do baptists reject infant baptism?

  Jesus was an adult when he was baptised and they don't believe in original sin so it is not necessary to wash it away early in a person's life
• What is credobaptism?

  Believers baptism. Baptism can only be meaningful when the person who is being baptised knows and fully understands what they are committing to
• Similarities between Catholic and Baptist baptisms

  - same Bible verse spoke

  - both immersed in water
• Differences between Catholic and Baptist baptisms

  - Catholic: infant baptism. Baptists have credobaptism

  - Catholics believe in original sin

  - Immersed 3 times for Catholics, Baptist once

  - Baptism as an ordinance for Baptists. Baptism as a sacrament for Catholics

  - Baptism as the start of Christian life for Catholics. Everyone is included for Baptists