Category Archives: Baptism
What is a Mikveh?
What is a Mikveh: While the word baptize never appears in the Old Testament, it would not be incorrect to call the ceremonial cleansing performed before entering the temple: a baptism. At the time, this act was called a Mikveh (literally translating to: “collection”, usually a collection of water). The Mikveh (also called a Mikvah, Mikve, or [...]
What was Baptism in the New Testament?
What was Baptism in the New Testament: The New Testament introduces baptism through John the Baptist. Much like the Jewish people baptized themselves before entering the Temple, John the Baptist baptized people in preparation for the messiah’s ministry: I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful [...]
What is Baptism by the Holy Spirit?
What is Baptism by the Holy Spirit: Baptism by the Holy Spirit is the act of the Holy Spirit cleansing you of your sins, dwelling within you, and offering you salvation. While baptism is only an outward expression; it is a necessary outward expression of your internal desire to follow God. Until you have been [...]
What is a Baptism?
The origins of baptism: The tradition of Baptism comes from the old Jewish practice of washing one’s self before entering the temple. [Moses] placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing, and Moses and Aaron and his sons used it to wash their hands and feet. [...]
What are the origins of baptism?
What are the origins of baptism: The tradition of Baptism comes from the old Jewish practice of washing one’s self before entering the temple. [Moses] placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing, and Moses and Aaron and his sons used it to wash their [...]