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.

Bible scholar John Bergsma recently discussed John the Baptist’s formative years with the Essene movement. The Essenes intimately connected the Holy Spirit with water. John the Baptist went even ...

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 few ...

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.

There is reason, then, to think that Luke is tweaking Mark, not following another source. But the absence of the Baptist is still puzzling. He is mentioned at the beginning of the lection, as is his ...

¶ JAMES D. GREY, 53, New Jersey-born head of the $1,625,000 First Baptist Church of New Orleans since 1937, was the youngest president of the Southern Baptist Convention when he was elected in ...

Bible Quotes John 3:16 Glorious Easter, ... Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing The Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Jesus' entry into ...

The Baptism Site “Bethany beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas) is considered by the majority of the Christian Churches to be the location where John the Baptist baptised Jesus. The continuing pilgrimage ...