The word "baptism" comes from the Greek baptizein, "to immerse," echoing the act of John the Baptist immersing Jesus in the Jordan. Water thus plays a central role in the celebration of this rite.

John the Baptist went even further, connecting the baptism of the Messiah not just with water and the Holy Spirit, but the Holy Spirit and fire. Bring on the heat! 2. “He must increase; I must ...

A California pastor is on a mission to hold the biggest mass baptism in world history. Mark Francey of Oceans Church in San Juan Capistrano, California, is gearing up for Baptize America, a one ...

This week’s “ Come, Follow Me ” study guide covers Doctrine and Covenants 12 - 17 and Joseph Smith—History 1:66-75, which includes John the Baptist restoring the Aaronic Priesthood. Following are a ...

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

The water baptism is separately (and, for now, uniquely) followed by a descent of the Spirit upon Jesus. There is at least a hint — possibly more than a hint — that it is the descent of the Spirit ...

¶ THEODORE FLOYD ADAMS, 62, president of the Baptist World Alliance (TIME cover, Dec. 5, 1955), has been pastor of Richmond’s First Baptist Church since 1936 and has seen his congregation rise ...

Mark 1:4-8 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to ...

Brief synthesis The Baptism Site “Bethany beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) is located in the Jordan Valley, north of the Dead Sea. The site contains two distinct archaeological areas, Tell el-Kharrar, ...