Baptism

Last week we considered the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and wehter Mark 16:16 and Acts 2:38, 41 are speakign about the bapttism of the Holy Spirit or water baptism. Today, we will look at the texts listed below, which some have claimed to be Holy Spirit baptism rather than water baptism.

• Acts 22:16
• Romans 6:3-4
• 1 Corinthians 12:13
• Galatians 3:27

The necessity of baptism is evident to any honest Bible student, as dozens of New Testament texts require it. However, some will dispute whether it is water or Holy Spirit baptism required. We’ll address this question today.

Here are some texts that I’ve been told are Spirit, not water baptism:

• Mark 16:16
• Acts 2:38, 41
• Acts 22:16
• Romans 6:3-4
• 1 Corinthians 12:13
• Galatians 3:27

Before we look at these, consider a few important principles for Bible study.