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Baptism (or baptism sacrament) is a religious ceremony, which now generally refers to the traditional Christian ceremony. According to the Bible, John the Baptist baptized Jesus, which was also a ceremony commanded by Jesus. The word "baptism" beta? π τ ι σ μ α "(baptisma), whose original Greek meaning is to enter or sink into water.

Baptism is to pour water on the head of the baptized person or put the baptized person in water and get up. The infant baptism practiced by Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity and most Protestantism was documented in the 2nd century, and the godfather pointed out that it was an apostle tradition. Because of the different understanding of baptism, different sects are formed; In the history of Christianity, different sects have developed different doctrines. The discussion of baptism mainly refers to the effectiveness of baptism, the methods of baptism and the baptism of babies and the dead.

Purpose and Function According to the teaching of the Bible, baptism allows Christians to admit that they lived and died with Jesus Christ in front of everyone (including God, man and devil) and that they are Christians. Another meaning is to join the church and assume the responsibility of Christians from now on. The Bible points out that in the days before Noah, when he prepared the ark, God waited patiently, but they did not obey. At that time, not many people entered the ark and were saved by water, only eight people. The baptism corresponding to this water will save you now, not by removing the filth of the flesh, but by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and make a vow to God with a clear conscience forever. (1 Peter 3: 20-2 1)?

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Modern baptismal platform of Sacred Heart Church in Monza, Italy.