- As administered by John Matthew 3:5-12; John 3:23; Acts 13:24; 19:4
- Sanctioned by Christ's submission to it Matthew 3:13-15; Luke 3:21
- Adopted by Christ John 3:22; 4:1,2
- Appointed an ordinance of the Christian church Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15,16
- To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19
- Water, the outward and visible sign in Acts 8:36; 10:47
- Regeneration, the inward and spiritual grace of John 3:3,5,6; Romans 6:3,4,11
- Remission of sins, signified by Acts 2:38; 22:16
- Unity of the Church effected by 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:27,28
- Confession of sin necessary to Matthew 3:6
- Repentance necessary to Acts 2:38
- Faith necessary to Acts 8:37; 18:8
- There is but one Ephesians 4:5
- ADMINISTERED TO
- Households Acts 16:15; 1 Corinthians 1:16
- Only to professing believers Acts 2:38; Matthew 3:6; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12,37; 10:47,48
- Scriptures supporting infant baptism Proverbs 30:6
- Administered by immersing the whole body of the person in Water Matthew 3:16; Acts 8:38,39
- Emblematic of the influences of the Holy Spirit Matthew 3:11; Titus 3:5
- Typified 1 Corinthians 10:2; 1 Peter 3:20,21
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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