What does the Bible say about baptism?

Here is a biblically grounded answer provided by The Living Word on this topic: [1] The Meaning of Baptism: The subject of baptism occupies a prominent place in New Testament Christianity. Yet within Christendom at large, it is characterized by considerable variety and diversity of opinion—if not outright confusion and contradiction. Some churches insist that baptism entails sprinkling water on the head of the recipient. Others practice pouring water on the recipient’s head. Still… Read More [2] What Must Be Confessed Prior to Baptism?: Q: Must a preacher say something before he baptizes a person and, if so, what must he say? A: The New Testament does not prescribe any words for the preacher to oralize before he baptizes an individual. The New Testament accounts of conversion give no indication that words must be spoken prior to immersion—even as… Read More [3] Answering the Error – Episode 24 – Is the Church of Christ A Cult: Part 4 – Gospel Broadcasting Network: Part Four: Join Don Blackwell and Aaron Gallagher as they break down an Apologia Studios podcast titled “Cultish” that discusses several thoughts on the beliefs of the Church of Christ. Resources: The Authentic Christian Podcast: What Does the Bible Say About Church Discipline? What Did Early Christians Believe About Baptism? On Baptism, Tertullian What Does It Mean To Be a Born Again Christian? The Thief on the Cro… Scripture references detected: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Matthew 3:5-6, Matthew 3:7, Matthew 3:11, Matthew 3:13, Matthew 3:16, Matthew 20:22, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Luke 7:30, John 3:23, Acts 2:38, Acts 2:41, Acts 8:12, Acts 8:35, Acts 8:36-39, Acts 9:6, Acts 9:17-19, Acts 22:16, Acts 10:33, Acts 10:47-48, Acts 16:14-15, Acts 16:31-32, Acts 16:33, Acts 16:34, Acts 18:8, Acts 19:5, Romans 6:2-4, Romans 6:17, 1 Corinthians 1:13-17, 1 Corinthians 10:1-2, John 3:5, Ephesians 5:26, Galatians 3:26-27, Colossians 2:11-12, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 1:5, Matthew 5:22, Mark 1:4, John 1:29-34, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 28:19, Acts 8:37, 1 Timothy 6:12-13, Mark 14:61-62, John 19:7, Matthew 16:16, Mark 5:7, Luke 2:11, John 1:49, Philippians 2:11, Romans 10:9-10, Philippians 2:5-11, John 20:31, Matthew 16:18-20, Matthew 10:32, Ephesians 2:8.