Of Baptism
Section 29.4
Immersion, or dipping of the person in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance.
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Chapter 29: Of Baptism
The sacrament of baptism and its administration
Of Baptism
Section 29.1
Baptism is an Ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, to be unto the party Baptized, a sign of his fellowship with him, in his death, and resurrection; of his being engrafted into him; of remission of sins; and of his giving up unto God through Jesus Christ to live and walk in newness of Life.
Of Baptism
Section 29.2
Those who do actually professe repentance towards God, faith in, and obedience, to our Lord Jesus, are the only proper subjects of this ordinance.
Of Baptism
Section 29.3
The outward element to be used in this ordinance is water, wherein the party is to be baptized, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Of Baptism
Section 29.4
Immersion, or dipping of the person in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance.