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River baptism and climate change among African-Initiated Churches: An eco-theological critique

open access: yesVerbum Et Ecclesia, 2023
River baptism has biblical and historical significance in the Christian tradition. Many established mainline churches have baptismal pools where they safely conduct baptism.
Mookgo S. Kgatle, Mashilo Modiba
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Water baptism as church membership identity in Nigeria

open access: yesIn Die Skriflig, 2022
In the New Testament (NT), water baptism symbolises forgiveness of sins for the baptised, and their identification with Jesus Christ and the church as a body, but not the means of salvation.
Sola Ademiluka
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Baptism

open access: yesSt Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology, 2023
Baptism (from the Greek baptizo: to immerse, to submerge) is a ritual that is practised in practically all Christian churches and communities. It involves a person being immersed in water – or having water poured over them – along with the spoken ...
Dagmar Heller
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The Pedagogical and Religious Dimensions of the Rites of the Sacrament of Children’s Baptism

open access: yesReligions, 2022
The topic of the article “The Pedagogical and Religious Dimensions of the Rites of the Sacrament of Baptism for Children” deals with the sacraments in the Catholic Church, particularly baptism as the first of the seven sacraments.
Helena Słotwińska
exaly   +3 more sources

A critical study of Pentecostal understanding of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in Acts

open access: yesHTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 2023
In faith and practice, Pentecostals put emphasis on practical issues as well as spiritual experience in their theological understanding and doctrinal teachings. The Pentecostals take their doctrine from certain empirical events.
Kalis Stevanus   +2 more
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Baptism – the Revelation of the Filial Relationship of Christ and the Christian

open access: yesThe Biblical Annals, 2021
The author analyses Jesus’ baptism in Jordan, looking for its parallel in the Christian baptism. He begins by acknowledging the historicity of Jesus’ baptism and reflects on the meaning of the baptism of John by juxtaposing it with similar rites ...
Marcin Kowalski
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Towards Unity in Baptism: Exploring the Current State and Future Possibilities of Ecumenical Recognition

open access: yesKhazanah Theologia, 2023
This study discusses the current state of ecumenical discussions on the mutual recognition of baptism and the possibilities for progress. Baptism is considered the basic sacrament of unity in Christianity, yet mutual baptismal confession is still not a ...
Tomi Karttunen
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Skriftuurlike perspektiewe op die effek van doop op vergifnis

open access: yesVerbum et Ecclesia, 2013
Scriptural perspectives on the effect of baptism on forgiveness. This article focused from a Scriptural perspective on the question of whether baptism can and should have an effect on forgiveness and reconciliation in the South African society.
Barend J. de Klerk
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Teologi Baptisan Kudus Dalam Pengakuan Iman Westminster [The Theology of Holy Baptism in the Westminster Confession of Faith]

open access: yesDiligentia: Journal of Theology and Christian Education, 2020
The sacrament of holy baptism is one of the sacraments recognized and accepted in the church. Holy baptism is carried out using water as an element that symbolizes the cleansing or washing of human sins.
Syos Ambarwati   +2 more
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Studi Eksegetis 1Korintus 10: 1-5 Dan Kontribusinya Dalam Memahami Prinsip Baptisan Anak

open access: yesManna Rafflesia, 2020
Infant Baptism is a sacrament in the Chruch. But at this time many rejected the practice of infant baptism. The rejection comes from several Christian group. Many arguments have been given to assert the validity of Biblical infant baptism. However, these
Suleni Suleni
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