Ah, yes, but then you have a new set of questions. What “mode” of baptism is acceptable? Sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? And what is the PURPOSE of baptism? Just to join a church? Just an “outward sign of an inward grace”, or “for the remission of sins?” (Acts 2:38) Could you be baptized wrong and need to be re-baptized? ( Acts 19:1-5)
The subject of “baptism” is important. We need to get our answers from the Bible.
Yes, the subject of baptism is important, 2 kinds, by the spirit and by water see below the Words of Christ;
In the King James Version (KJV), several verses highlight the concept of baptism by the Spirit as spoken by Christ. In
Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist states, “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.” This establishes the distinction between water baptism and the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
In
John 3:5, Jesus emphasizes the necessity of being “born of water and of the Spirit” for entering the kingdom of God. This suggests that both aspects are important for spiritual rebirth. Additionally, in
John 7:37-39, Jesus invites those who are thirsty to come to Him, explaining that “out of his belly
shall flow rivers of living water,” which refers to the Spirit that believers would later receive.
Further, in
Acts 1:4-5, Jesus commands His disciples to wait for the promise of the Father, indicating that they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit shortly. Finally, in
Acts 2:38, Peter links repentance and water baptism with the receiving of the Holy Spirit.
Blessings.