A scriptural basis for the Baptismal Covenant.
The Baptismal Covenant is a core part of the Christian faith, and is described in many different ways throughout the Bible. The covenant involves an individual's commitment to Jesus Christ, and their becoming a member of his body (the Church). This article will look at scriptural verses which may be used to explain what it means to make this covenant.
"And every one, after he hath been baptized, shall be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ." (Matthew 28:19)
"For Christ sent me, not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made void." (1 Corinthians 1:17)
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God." (John 7:39)
"But whosoever shall deny Me before men ... shall be denied before the angels of God." (Luke 12:9) ..
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"ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels." (Luke 10:21)
"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received ... that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried; And that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures ..." (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
"And he gave him authority ... over all flesh." (Revelation 13:7)
"with whom there is no variableness neither shadow of turning." (James 1:17)
There is a covenant involved which has been made between Jesus Christ and all those who believe in Him.
It is called a baptismal covenant. It is a promise or pledge made by us through our faith in Him. In it we promise to follow Him and His teachings.
We also promise to obey God's laws. We make this covenant by accepting water baptism from another person who has been "baptized into Jesus Christ," by immersion in water while asking God to forgive us our sins and take charge of our lives. The apostle John tells us that when we are baptized into Jesus Christ we receive "power from on high," meaning that we have power from God through Jesus Christ Himself to do His will.
After being baptized we are given a new name by which we are known