Water Baptism - A Biblical-Theological Study on Baptism

Sep 29, 2026

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Water Baptism examines baptism as a central theme of God’s Word, addressing baptism in connection with the Holy Spirit, baptism into the Body of Christ, and baptism in water. It traces biblical emphasis from prophetic expectations of the Last Days, to the outpouring of the Spirit, to renewed focus on Scripture and ministry. Particular attention is given to the relationship between water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism, including the order described in Acts, the issue’s relevance for today, and the pattern for establishing New Testament church principles and practices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages76

Reading Time3 h 12 min

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Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

History of the Problem

Organization of the Thesis

Definition of the Term - Baptism

Greek Classical Usage of the Term

Greek Koine Usage of the Term

Historical Practice

The Early Church

The Church Fathers

Modern Theological Tenets Concerning Baptism

Baptism as a Means of Grace

Baptismal Regeneration

Baptismal Sanctification

Infant Baptism

A Clear Conscience

Baptism for the Dead

Water Baptism in the Gospels

Ceremonial Washings of the Law

The Baptism of John or John’s Baptism

The Baptism of Christ’s Disciples

The Post-Resurrection Command of Christ

Water Baptism in the Book of Acts

Pre-requisites of Water Baptism

Water Baptism Records in the Acts

In Jerusalem

In Samaria

In Gaza Desert

In Damascus

In Caesarea

In Philippi

In Corinth

In Ephesus

Water Baptism in the Epistles

Apostolic Interpretation of Baptism

The Spiritual Significance of Baptism

Invocation of the Name of the Godhead

Identification with Christ

Incorporation of New Covenant Circumcision

Christian Baptism Contrasted with John’s Baptism

Summary and Conclusion

Bibliography

https://archive.org/details/scripturalthesis0000unse SGriptauralThesis OR Water Baptism Kevin J.Conner Submitted in partial fulfilment towardsa Bachelor of Theology Degree at nternational Bible CollegeSan Antonio,Texas,78228 Copyright 1982Kevin J.Conner First Published 1982 (Australia)Reprinted 1990 ISBN 0949829048 It is illegal and a violation of Christian ethicsto reproduce any parts of this book withoutpermission of the author or publisher. P.O.Box7,Blackburn South,3130Victoria,Australia Typeset and printed in Australia by:Acacia Press Pty.Ltd.,Blackburn,Victoria. | | TABLE OF CONTENTS | | | --- | --- | --- | | CHAPTER | | PAGE | | 1. | INTRODUCTION… … ...
Statement of the Problem .
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Purpose of the Study.........................
History of the Problem........................... | 1
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5 | | | Organization of the Thesis...... ............ | 6 | | II. | DEFINITiONOETHF TERM一 BAPTISM
Greek ClasSical Usaae ot the lerm... .
Greek Koine Usage of the Term.... …... | 9 | | | | | | I. | HISTORICAL PRACTICE......................... | 12 | | | TheEarlv Chirch | 1 | | | The Church Fathers ............................. | 13 | | IV. | MODERN THEOLOGICAL TENETS CONCERNING
BAPTISM..…....................... | 16 | | | Baptism as a Means of Grace . . .…
A.Baptismal Regeneration ....
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B.Baptismal Sanctification.....
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20 | | | C.Infant Baptism. . | 21 | | | D.A Clear Conscience.... .. | 25 | | | Baptism for the Dead ............................. | 26 | | V. | WATER BAPTISM IN THE GOSPELS.. .... | 28 | | | Ceremonial Washings of the Law .....…....
The Baptism of John or John's Baptism ..… .· | 28
30 | | | The Baptism by Christ's Disciples.... ........
The Post-Resurrection Command of Christ........ | 33
34 | | | | | | VI. | WATER BAPTISM IN THE BOOK OF ACTS… .
Pre-requisites of Water Baptism … … .
Water Baptism Records in the Acts ............· | 36
36 | | | | | | | | 38 | | | A.In Jerusalem ............................... | 38 | | | B.In Samaria ......................... | 39 | | | C.In Gaza Desert ......................... | 40 | | | D.In Damascus ............................... | 41 | | | E.In Caesarea .............................. | 42 | | | F.In Philippi..................…..........· | 44 | | | G.In Corinth ...........................
H.In Ephesus.......... .…… .. | 45 | | | | 46 | | VII. | WATER BAPTISM IN THE EPISTLES ...…... | 49 | | | Apostolic Interpretation of Baptism....... ....· | 49 | | | The Spiritual Significance of Baptism .............. | 54 | | | A.Invocation of the Name of the Godhead........
B.Identification with Christ..................... | 55
59 | | | C.Incorporation of New Covenant Circumcision ... | 60 | | | Christian Baptism Contrasted with John's Baptism.... | 62 | | VIII. | SUMMARYAND CONCLUSION.. | 64 | | | BIBLIOGRAPHY ……… ……… …… | 66 | | | | --- | | DEDICATION | | To my lovely,sweet wife | | Joyce | | | # INTRODUCTION The Word of God has foretold that in the Last Days the Holy Spiritwould be poured out upon all flesh.1 It is absolutely evident,to those who have eyes to see and ears tohear,and hearts to perceive,that the Church is living in the last of theLast Days,for the Holy Spirit is being poured out upon every kindred,tongue,tribe and nation. With the outpouring of the Spirit upo

FAQs

What biblical focus does the thesis place on baptism?

The thesis emphasizes baptism as a major facet of truth in God’s Word, covering baptism in the Holy Spirit, baptism into the Body of Christ, and baptism in water.

Why is the order of water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism discussed?

It addresses whether the order seen in the house of Cornelius is a valid order for today, since other records indicate water baptism may precede Holy Spirit baptism in Acts.

What is the purpose of measuring church practice against Scripture?

The thesis states that God intends to build the Church according to His will, and each member should measure up to the divine standard in the Holy Scriptures for New Testament church principles and practices.

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