What is the reason for baptism and what procedure is to be followed?
Reason for Baptism

What should one do to enter the kingdom of God?


These words confused Nicodemus at the time, but we now understand that Jesus was talking about baptism.

What command did Jesus give to His followers in Mark?


The command was to go into the world, preach the gospel, and baptize everyone who believes.  Did Peter follow the Lord's instruction?



What does baptism typify in the book of Romans?


In John 3:3-5 baptism is called a birth, while in Romans 6:3-5 it's called a burial and a resurrection.

Procedure for Baptism

How did Philip perform baptism?

But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.  [Acts 8:12]


We notice in Acts 8:12 that men and women were baptized by Philip.  Not infants or children.  Also note that Philip and the eunuch "went down both into the water".  The baptism of the eunuch occurred in water.

Was the proper baptism administered by Paul in Acts 19?


John's baptism was good until he baptized Jesus.  Then Jesus took on the responsibility of doing baptism from that time onwards.  Therefore all who were baptized by John after Jesus was baptized, had to be rebaptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.  John was sent to prepare the way for Jesus.  John 3:30 says:  He must increase, but I must decrease.  In this age, a valuable baptism must be perform by one who is connected to the body of Christ. 


What should be done with the person after the minister brings him or her from the water?


Is the laying on of hands a doctrine?


After coming from the water, the ministers present lay their hands with prayer on the person for the reception of the Holy Spirit.  This completes two parts of baptism.

What name did Jesus say to use in performing baptism?


What is the accepted name of the Father?

The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.  [Psalms 110:1]

Here we have "Lord" as the accepted name of the Father.

What is the son's name?

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.  [Matthew 1:21]

As this verse clearly states, the name of the Son is "Jesus".

What name was used for the Holy Spirit?

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:  [Colossians 1:27]

Jesus is at the right hand of the Father, while the Holy Spirit dwells in all believers.  Therefore the name used for the Father is "Lord", the Son is "Jesus", and the Holy Spirit is "Christ" in performing baptism.  Baptism is to be done in the name "Lord Jesus Christ".


In order to become a child of God, one must repent of his/her sins and be baptized.  Baptism is to follow the procedure demonstrated in the Bible.  The person being baptized is to be completely submerged in water and baptized in the name "Lord Jesus Christ".  After baptism, the laying on of hands is to perfromed for the reception of the Holy Spirit.  Baptism signifies a person's acceptance of Jesus in their lives and therefore should only be performed on individuals capable of making this choice.