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The Doctrine Of Baptisms — What Is It? – Bible study

The Doctrine Of Baptisms — What Is It? – Bible study

A querist asks, What is “the doctrine of baptisms” mentioned in Hebrews 6:2-NKJV?

The context indicates that the writer is speaking about New Testament teachings note the phrase, “doctrine of Christ” in Hebrews 6:1-KJV.

There are several baptisms recorded in the New Testament:

  • John’s baptism of repentance Acts 19:4.
  • Holy Spirit baptism Acts 1:5; cf. Acts 2:4; Acts 10:44-46.
  • Baptism of fire Matthew 3:11.
  • Baptism of suffering Matthew 20:23; Mark 10:38; Luke 12:50; cf. Mark 8:31; Mark 9:12.
  • Baptism to fulfill all righteousness Matthew 3:15.
  • Baptism for the dead “ 1 Corinthians 15:29.
  • Baptized into Moses in the cloud and sea 1 Corinthians 10:2.
  • Water baptism Acts 8:36-39; Romans 6:3-4; Gal. 3:26-27; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21.

However, there is only “one” valid baptism today (Ephesians 4:5; cf. Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:16) the one mentioned that is authorized by our Lord and necessary for our salvation (Acts 10:46-48). It’s the same baptism found in the book of Acts experienced by those who were obedient to the Lord’s terms of salvation baptism (immersion) in water for the remission of our sins (Acts 2:38-NKJV; cf. Acts 8:37-39-NKJV).