![]() Saul was born again, then baptized in the Holy Spirit, and then baptized in water (Acts 9:17-18). The first disciples were born again, then baptized in water, and then baptized in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4). Throughout the Book of Acts, both baptisms are subsequent to salvation. Which baptism is being referred to when we are baptized into Christ? Is it baptism in water, baptism in the Spirit, or is it even a third baptism – into Christ? The question arises because neither water baptism nor baptism in the Holy Spirit is directly equivalent to being born again. This is a supernatural work that happens at the point of salvation.ġ Corinthians 12:13 refers to becoming a part of (or baptized into) the body of Christ. When we are born again, the Holy Spirit puts us into the body of Christ. “Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” Colossians 3:3 “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus” 1 Corinthians 1:30 At the moment of salvation, we become “in Christ” and become a member of his body. When we are baptized into Christ, we are immersed into Christ and become part of his body. When we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, we are immersed in the Holy Spirit. When someone baptizes us in water, we are immersed in water. When we are baptized, we are immersed in something. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death Romans 6:3-4aįor as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:13īeing baptized into Christ is spoken of in two additional places. In 1 Corinthians 12:13, Paul mentions being baptized into the body of Christ.įor we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body-whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free-and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms” Hebrews 6:1-2aīaptisms (plural) are part of the elementary principles of Christianity. These two baptisms – water and Spirit – are fundamental for Christian life and essential for spiritual growth. ![]() He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Luke 3:16 John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. In the New Testament, two baptisms are mentioned: water baptism and baptism in the Holy Spirit.
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