What the Early Christians Believed About Baptism

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Did the early Christians view baptism as merely a symbol or did they view it as something more. Bercot explains what they believed about baptism and how the Scriptures support their beliefs.

[inmyopinion]

If Baptism was good for Jesus its good for me.

[brothermiller]

Praise God for the truth of the early Church. This means so much. Thank and God bless you for you dedicated work for the truth. Amen +

[billylallen]

John 3:9-10

9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

10 Jesus answered and said unto him, ***Art thou a master of Israel***, and knowest not these things?

Nicodemus should have known about baptism, being a leader of the Jewish rituals in the temple. Both the priest and the sacrifice animals go through a washing. This shouldn't have confused Nicodemus.

[theancientchampionofonenes]

Baptism in the apostolic time was always in the name of Jesus for forgiveness of sins. This also occurred in post apostolic days in Rome to around 270 onwards

[holmes]

Okay I have been watching your videos...and I am utterly confused....so what is the Church that one should belong to in your opinion to be as close as possible to the early church....HELP!!!..

[AdamRTNewman]

No discussion on whether or not to baptise infants????

[coloradonative]

i dont get it i was saved before baptism acts 10:43 says its by believing in Jesus you recieve remission of sins an in rom 10:9-13 says its by believing an confessing one is saved if baptism saves then the bible contradicts itself

[coloradonative]

Romans 10:9 says that its by belief in Jesus we are saved no where is baptism mentioned