Baptism

• Orthodox and Some CofE churches viewpoints

  Baptism marks an irreversible spiritual change to a persons soul
• Most protestant churches viewpoint

  Baptism is a symbol of public commitment to the Christian church
• Other churches, such as the Quakers viewpoint

  Do not practise Baptism. Believe that living a Christian life is more important than rituals
• The roots of baptism in Christianity in Jesus' lifetime. Jesus was baptised in the Bible by John. It isn't clear in the NT whether Jesus baptised people himself
• Bible evidence for Baptism

  John 3:5 - 'I say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God'

  Matthew 28:19 - 'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit'
• Christian baptist practises are based on the Bible


  Orthodox Christians, Catholics and some CofE Churches believe Baptism marks an irreversible spiritual change to a persons soul.

  Protestant Christians believe Baptism is a public symbol of their personal commitment to Christianity

  Some denominations such as Quakers don't practise Baptism because they believe that you need to show membership by living a Christian life rather than through rituals