Symbols
baptism=
The tracing of a cross on the forehead of the person being baptised is an invisible 'branding' that says 'you belong to Christ'.
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a white garment is part of the ceremony to symbolise the child’s new life in Christ.
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Water baptism symbolizes the believer’s total trust in and total reliance on the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Water is sprinkled over a babies head to forgive them of original sin.
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This Bible represents the Word Of The Lord
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Christian water baptism is a ceremony in which one who has repented of his sins is immersed in water in the name of Jesus for the remission of those sins. It is an act of faith in Jesus Christ.
Bible references: Luke 3:16 "John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but one mightier than I cometh, the latch of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.
Mark 1:9-11 “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Bible references: Luke 3:16 "John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but one mightier than I cometh, the latch of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.
Mark 1:9-11 “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”