How does baptism develop through the rest of Scripture?

John's baptism of repentance (Matthew 3) gives way to baptism into Christ's death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4), commanded for all disciples (Matthew 28:19) and practiced from Pentecost onward (Acts 2:38).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Baptism?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention baptism?

The Bible first mentions baptism in Matthew 3:6, using the original word baptizo (βαπτίζω). The crowds 'were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins'—baptism first appears joined to repentance and confession, an outward sign of an inward turning.

The Bible first mentions baptism in Matthew 3:6, from the original word baptizo (βαπτίζω). The crowds 'were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins'—baptism first appears joined to repentance and confession, an outward sign of an inward turning.

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Baptism's first appearance pairs water with confession and repentance.

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