Baptism

 
(1)JOHN’S BAPTISM was a separation of the remnant of Israel who repented, with a view to their belief in Christ, who should come after him (Acts 19:44Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. (Acts 19:4)). (2) CHRISTIAN BAPTISM is a burying with Christ into death (in figure). It follows a profession of belief in Christ (Acts 2; 8:12, &c.) and admits into the circle of Christian profession on earth (Matt. 28:1919Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (Matthew 28:19); Acts 11:38, &c.) It is in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Matt. 28), and of the Lord (Acts 10:4848And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. (Acts 10:48)).