WATER BAPTISM CAUSES DIVISIONS

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Romans 6:3-5 is about water baptism:

Rom 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

Rom 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Rom 6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

In water baptism, a person goes down into "much water" (Jhn. 3:23 KJB), holding their breath (as in not breathing, as in death), and is completely submerged beneath the waters, being completely covered (as like in death's burial beneath the dirt / earth), and is generally laid backwards by another who assists them downward (as in a funeral, where a person or persons assist the body into their resting place), so that a person looks af if they are lying in state of death in the grave (as a burial) would be, and then is raised up out of the waters (as the resurrection from the grave will be) and the person breathes new breath (as newness of life granted in resurrection).

Romans 6 cannot be about the baptism of the Spirit, for in that a person is consciously breathing, and can be in any position (standing, sitting, lying down, falling, hanging, &c.). It is also paralleled in other places:

1Co_15:29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?

Col 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

The confusion is not brought about by baptisms, but by people, who, like yourself, "wrest" the scriptures unto their own destruction. I do not say this to be harsh. I say this in loving warning to you. You are the one in the confusion, and bringing about more confusion, as foretold, by posting such confusion online.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Both Water & Spirit (fire) baptism are required, and for some, even blood baptism (martyrdom). Jesus Himself, so stated to Nicodemus:

Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Joh 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

Joh 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Joh 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Joh 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Those who refused water Baptism, had no baptism of the Holy Ghost, and are lost forever, due to their own choice:

Luk_7:30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

They refused the example of Jesus Himself, the perfect guide for all mankind, who know and are able to do so in obedience:

Mat 3:13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Mat 3:14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Mat 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Mat 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Mat 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Mar 1:9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

Mar 1:10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Mar 1:11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Luk_3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

Joh 1:28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Joh 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Joh 1:30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

Joh 1:31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

Joh 1:32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

Joh 1:33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

Joh 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

1Pe_2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Some of Jesus' last words, in omnipotent authority, on earth to the disciples, were:

Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

This they did preach, and so do:

Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Act 10:37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Act_8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Act 8:15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

Act 8:16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Act 8:17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Please notice, that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit came with the laying on of hands by the eldership, as the Holy Ghost was confirming the structured order of the church/es.

Act 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

Act 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Act 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Act 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Act 8:39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

Act 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Act 10:45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Act 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

Act 10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

Act 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Cornelius and his entire household, were gentiles. Those who refuse, are "withstand[ing] God", and thus resist being saved:

Act 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Act 11:17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

Act 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Act 16:15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

Act 16:33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

Act 18:8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Peter draws a parallel to that of the days of Noah (more detail momentarily):

1Pe 3:19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

1Pe 3:20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

1Pe 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

1Pe 3:22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

Paul draws an analogy in the days of Moses:

1Co 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

1Co 10:2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Paul himself was water Baptized:

Act 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Notice the word "wash", which is in association with water baptism.

Paul himself also baptized several persons, on record in accordance with the same teachings / practices of Jesus, though it was not his primary function, as he usually left it to the elders of the local congregation / church to do, or to those elders that had travelled with him (so that jealousy would not arise among persons, as it had begun to do in Corinth; 1 Cor. 1:10-17 KJB):

Act 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

Act 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Act 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

1Co 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

1Co 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

The baptism of the Holy Ghost is also necessary:

1Co_12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

Gal_3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

You then stated, "Church denominations all have different procedures in regard to water baptism."

Yes and no. It is generally universally accepted that complete immersion (submersion) in water, for a knowing, believing, accepting of the Gospel and "of age" (possibly as young as 6 yro. est.) person, is the primary method of baptism, which is what the word means, to completely plunge beneath.

You then stated: "Some say it is by immersion, while others say it's by sprinkling. Some claim infant baptism, while others say only adults."

Indeed, there are some belief systems which also include other methods, and call it 'baptism', and these are generally 'aspersion' (sprinkling), 'infusion' (pouring), 'paedo' (infant), 'aether' (air-waving), 'imaginary' (in the mind only), 'group hands' (many members touching the person), other (various types of liquid, etc), but these are nowhere found in scripture, but came about through various reasons post-canon. As for instance, for some of the infusion / aspersion reasons, some areas of desert, water was rare, and so excuses were made for using less water, and the meaning became lost in regards burial. Paedo (infant) baptism came about generally due to Roman influence in regards doctrines such as "Original Sin" (Roman Catholic doctrines), and thus they thought if an infant were not 'baptized' they would be lost if they died of a disease, etc., or at least enter 'limbo-infantum' (another Roman Catholic idealogy) upon death (due to pagan doctrine of "Immortal Soul / Spirit" theology) and not see the beatific vision of God in Heaven.

I will present more information on this in a moment. That those various systems do practice those other means (besides, other than total immersion for decision maker, believer), does not make them in harmony with scripture, or correct in what they are doing, or calling / naming as "baptism". The vain traditions of mankind, as brought about by the devil, is because of the woman of Rev. 17, and what is in her "cup", that she also gives to her 'daughters'.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Then you ask: "Should we be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, or in the name of Jesus?"

The answer is that both are the same thing. It is just you do not understand what is being said by the words. This means the confusion, is again, not with baptism, or the statements themselves, but the confusion is still with yourself. Consider, a citation from my book, Question 038, page 505:

"QUESTION 038: There are people whom are baptized only in the name of “Jesus” (Act. 8:16, 19:5 KJB), or “Jesus Christ” (Act. 2:38; Rom. 6:3 KJB), and others are baptized in the name of “the Father, and of the Son (Jesus, Jesus Christ), and of the Holy Ghost / Spirit” (Mat. 28:19 KJB). Which is the correct ‘formula’ for baptism, and / or does it matter?

ANSWER 038: All of those statements, and baptisms are valid, and essentially the same thing. The reason being that the name “Jesus” carries the name of the Father in it (Exo. 23:21 KJB), for the name “Jesus” means “JEHOVAH is (my) salvation / saviour” (Mat. 1:21; 1 Cor. 12:3 KJB). Jesus was anointed (by the Holy Ghost / Spirit) being the Messiah / Christ at His baptism (Mat. 3:16; Mar. 1:10; Luk. 3:22; Jhn. 1:32 KJB). The very word “Messiah” (Dan. 9:25-26 KJB) in Hebrew ([H4899], “משׁיח”, “mäshiyªch”), and “Christ” (“Messias”) in koine Greek (Jhn. 1:41, 4:25 KJB), means “anointed” (of the Holy Spirit of God; see Isa. 61:1; Luk. 4:18-19; Act. 4:27, 10:38; Heb. 1:9 KJB). Therefore, to be baptized in the name of “Jesus”, or “Jesus Christ”, is to be baptized in “the name of the Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Ghost / Spirit”, and likewise vice-versa.

Anyone teaching that only one of those phrases is valid is simply incorrect and doing a great disservice to the Kingdom of God and causing unnecessary division (Pro. 16:28; Mar. 3:24; 1 Cor. 1:10-13 KJB). Anyone teaching that a person is not properly baptized because one of the phrases (above) was used in that person’s baptism that those who are teaching do not approve of by their own misunderstanding, is likewise causing undo strife, as well as turning people away from the Kingdom, and there is a serious “woe” unto them who do that (Luk. 11:52; Jam. 3:1 KJB)." - Godhead - The Eternal Heavenly Trio : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

You then stated, "The fact is, Paul doesn't command water baptism and there are no instructions in regard to water baptism to be found."

That is incorrect. Paul directly mentions this in Romans, Colossians, Hebrews, and by his own example and practice:

Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Act 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

Act 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Col_2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

You have misunderstood Paul's words (as Peter warned, "wrest"; 2 Pet. 3:16; Psa. 56:5 KJB), when he stated:

1Co 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

Paul simply meant that water baptism was not his primary function at Corinth (a local place) (and he was also in prison a lot, and working through others, as Luke, Timothy, Silas, Mark, &c.), as he generally left that to the elders with him, or to the local church eldership present among gentiles in Corinth. However, on several occasions, Paul did indeed baptize with water in Corinth (especially if a church had not yet been set up, or there were no eldership, or few people to help, but kept it to a minimum as he did not desire people to become jealous that some had been baptized by him, and others not, for the devil loved to raise such in the hearts of mankind). The very previous sentences show Paul's example, in Corinth:

1Co 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;

1Co 1:15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.

1Co 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.

and at Ephesus:

Act 19:3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.

Act 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

Act 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

As well as instructing the Romans, and in the letter to the Hebrews. In each case, the Holy Ghost baptism is distinctly different and mentioned separately in those locations.

Paul specifically mentions the true "traditions" or "ways", he taught those various places, and the context of that word is all of the things he was taught by Jesus Christ, and in the church itself:

1Co_4:17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

2Th_2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2Th 3:6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

2Th 3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

You then stated, "Water baptism causes divisions in the church, the body of Christ. Water baptism caused division in the Corinthian church."; citing 1 Cor. 1:13-15.

No. Absolutely, no. The devil / satan and personal pride lifted up caused division, not water baptism. It was persons pride, egged on by the devil that some began to think that they were more special than others simply because a noted man (Paul) had baptized them, and others baptized by persons whose names we may or may not have. They incorrectly thought, if I am baptized by Paul, "I" am more special, "I" have a more saving grace, "I" cannot ever depart from the faith, &c, &c.

Even this text:

1Co 1:13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

Is direct evidence of Pauls involvement, teaching, with water baptism. For instead of being baptized in the name of Paul, they had been baptized into the name of Jesus.

The context itself demonstrates this in vss. 14,16.

Paul was clear in Rom. 6:

Rom_6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Jesus was clear in regards water Baptism, not merely in words, but also in His own example of being Baptized in water, by John the Baptist in the river (much water) Jordan. Those who refuse the words of Jesus, and His example, willingly, and knowingly, cannot enter the kingdom (Jhn. 3).

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Now to the words "household" and so-called "paedo" (infant) 'baptism' that some incorrectly / erroneous 'pracrtice' / 'teach':

Should Infants / Babies be baptized?

What does the Bible say about this question? It is not enough to have a long-standing 'tradition', for age does not ever sanctify an error, nor does majority opinion. God's word is not a democracy, but is instead final authority over all man's ideas **(Isa. 8:20; 1 Pet. 4:11 KJB)**.

Every instance in the New Testament of Baptism, no infants / babies are present in any example. There are some people who read into certain phrases, such as "household" (Act. 10:7, 16:15; (Rom. 16:10-11); 1 Cor. 1:16; Gal. 6:10; Eph. 2:19; Php. 4:22; 2 Tim. 4:19 KJB) and by it teach that infants / babies are included, but that would go counter to the rest of the teaching on baptism throughout scripture.

In order to be baptized, a person must consciously choose to accept the offer of God in Christ Jesus, the Gospel (by hearing it spoken, or read from the scriptures), and repent of their sins, confessing their sins, and calling on the name of the LORD Jesus Christ, and make profession of faith (none of which infants / babies can do):

Gen 4:26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

Mar_1:5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

Luk_3:7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Luk_7:30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Act 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Act_2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Act_8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Act_8:13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Act_8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Act_8:13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

Act 8:32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Act 8:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

Act 8:34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

Act 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

Act 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Act 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Act 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Act 8:39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

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Act 9:14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

Act 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

Act 9:16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

Act 9:17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Act 9:18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

Act 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Act 10:45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Act 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

Act 10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

Act 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

Act 16:13 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.

Act 16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

Act 16:15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.

Act 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

Act 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Act 16:32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.

Act 16:33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.

Act 16:34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

Act 18:4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.

Act 18:5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

Act 18:6 And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.

Act 18:7 And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.

Act 18:8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.

Act 19:3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.

Act 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

Act 19:5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Act 22:13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

Act 22:14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.

Act 22:15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.

Act 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Infants / babies do not know the difference between good and evil, cannot confess their sins, do not yet understand the Gospel, cannot repent, nor arise (stand), nor confess or call upon the name of the LORD Jesus Christ, let alone make a conscious decision to be baptized, and most would not even remember being dunked in water later in life.

Deu 1:39 Moreover your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, and your children, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it.

Isa_7:16 For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.

Jon 4:11 And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?

Infants / babies do things from nature (eating, sleeping, crying, laughing, evacuating), and have to learn as they grow to make conscious decisions.

Pro_22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

God winks at ignorance and waits for the right time to share with them when they are old enough to understand:

Ecc_3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Act_17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Now, back to the word "household":

HEBREW: H1004, "בּית", "bayith" - house, those of a house (including servants), family, + a range of meaning.
- BDB:
  - "1) house
    - 1a) house, dwelling habitation

1b) shelter or abode of animals1c) human bodies (figuratively)1d) of Sheol1e) of abode of light and darkness1f) of land of Ephraim2) place3) receptacle4) home, house as containing a family5) household, family

5a) those belonging to the same household

5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body6) household affairs7) inwards (metaphorically)8) temple9) on the inside10) within"KOINE GREEK: G3614 - "οἰκία", "oikia" - house, those of a house (including servants), family + a range of meaning.

Thayers Lexicon:

"1) a house

1a) an inhabited edifice, a dwelling

1b) the inmates of a house, the family1c) property, wealth, goods"KOINE GREEK: G3624 - "οἶκος", "oikos" - house, those of a house (including servants), family + a range of meaning

Thayers Lexicon:

"1) a house

1a) an inhabited house, home

1b) any building whatever

1b1) of a palace

1b2) the house of God, the tabernacle1c) any dwelling place

1c1) of the human body as the abode of demons that possess it

1c2) of tents, and huts, and later, of the nests, stalls, lairs, of animals1c3) the place where one has fixed his residence, one’s settled abode, domicile2) the inmates of a house, all the persons forming one family, a household

2a) the family of God, of the Christian Church, of the church of the Old and New Testaments

3) stock, family, descendants of one"

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Look at some of the uses of the word "household", but notice

Gen_18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his householdafter him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
- This text shows that those of "his [Abraham's] children" are distinct from those of "his [Abraham's] household".

Gen_47:24 And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.

This text, like Gen. 18:19 before it, shows that the "households" is distinct from "little ones".

1Sa_27:3 And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.

In this text, in the "household"" was "David with his two wives".

2Sa_16:2 And the king said unto Ziba, What meanest thou by these? And Ziba said, The asses be for the king's household to ride on; and the bread and summer fruit for the young men to eat; and the wine, that such as be faint in the wilderness may drink.

In this text those of the household were old enough to own, and ride "asses".

Job_1:3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.

In this text, the reference is to Job's servants in his employ / ownership.

Mat_24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

Luk_12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

In these texts, the "household" belongs to Christ Jesus, and sets a "faithful and wise servant" over it, to specifically give to that "household" "meat (portion of meat) in due season". Now the Bible is clear, as "meat" (heavy substance of food; Rom. 14:20; 1 Cor. 10:3; Heb. 5:14 KJB) is not for 'babes', but those that are grown, while "milk" is for babes (1 Cor. 3:1-2; Heb. 5:12 KJB). Natural to spiritual (1 Cor. 15:46 KJB).

The entire point of this is to demonstrate that just because the word "household" is used in regards certain texts which are associated with baptism, does not mean that infants / babies are baptized. Imagining (and that is all it would be, absent of any clear text in the mouth of two or three witnesses) such a thing is not evidence, but wishful thinking.

Those systems which teach & practice infant / baby baptism (paedobaptism) are in error, and are ruining the opportunity for many to later in life make the decision to be baptised scripturally, for in their adult life they will think that they are already baptized when they are not, and may even refuse when approached on the subject. God winks at ignorance, "but now commandeth all men every where to repent" (Act. 17:30 KJB)

Adventageous · Dec 29, 2025

Now, I will address various typological examples (in very brief) from Genesis onward:

Baptism - How is it done? Immersion (full), Infusion (pouring), Aspersion (sprinkling), Imagination, glitter dust, waving air?

Baptism is witnessed from Genesis to Revelation, so there is no reason to not understand the Biblical doctrine (teaching).

GENESIS 1 - THE CREATION

In Genesis 1:1-2, it is read:

- Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

- Gen 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

The world is made of dust (earth / dirt; Gen. 1:1-2 KJB), just as mankind was (Gen. 2:7 KJB). The world began completely surrounded with waters, as the earth / dirt was totally submerged / immersed in water (Gen. 1:1,2,9 KJB). The Holy Ghost was present also (Gen. 1:2 KJB, which can also symbolize birth, in darkness, earth surrounded in waters, in a womb), just as Jesus spoke of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in John 3 (Jhn. 3:5 KJB).

- Gen 1:9 And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

The Bible says:

- 1Co 15:46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

So from the "natural" origins of God's New Creation (the earth), a lesson can be learned in regards the New Creation (New Birth, Born Again from Heaven, Baptism). Genesis 1 begins with complete and total immersion.

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GENESIS 6 - THE FLOOD In Genesis 6-9, it says (in brief):

Gen 6:17 And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.

Gen 7:10 And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth.

Gen 7:18 And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

Gen 7:19 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.

Gen 7:20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.

Gen 7:21 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man:

Gen 7:22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died.

Gen 7:23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.

Gen 7:24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days.

Gen 8:1 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged;

Gen 8:3 And the waters returned from off the earth continually: and after the end of the hundred and fifty days the waters were abated.

During the flood, the entire earth was entirely submerged in water & the result was death. Then after a period of time, the waters asswaged, and life was let forth of the Ark, and a new dominion is given. 1 Cor. 15:46, again is applied.

Peter draws upon the very account of the flood in Genesis, and by the Holy Ghost (2 Tim. 3:16-17 KJB) reveals the symbolism of Baptism in it:

1Pe 3:20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

1Pe 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

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THE EXODUS - RED SEA CROSSING In Exodus 14, it says:

Exo 14:21 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.

Exo 14:22 And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

Exo 14:23 And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.

Exo 14:26 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.

Exo 14:27 And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the LORD overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.

Exo 14:28 And the waters returned, and covered the chariots, and the horsemen, and all the host of Pharaoh that came into the sea after them; there remained not so much as one of them.

Exo 14:29 But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.

Paul draws upon this event and shows the natural in connection with the spiritual (1 Cor. 15:46):

1Co_10:2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;

The waters were a high wall over the Israelites and Egyptians, and the Egyptians were all drowned beneath the waves of waters. Totally submerged, and death. This means that waters were above the total bodies of the Israelites and Egyptians.

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NAAMAN THE SYRIAN - WATER BAPTISM OF THE JORDAN In 2 Kin. 5, it says:

2Ki 5:9 So Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the door of the house of Elisha.

2Ki 5:10 And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.

2Ki 5:11 But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.

2Ki 5:12 Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.

2Ki 5:13 And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?

2Ki 5:14 Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Naaman was told by Elisha to go to the Jordan river and dip (immerse) his entire leprous body, head to toe into the waters.

7 is the number of completeness (Gen. 2:1-3 KJB). The symbolism of Baptism from the old decaying life of sin, into a brand new life, clean, is very clear.

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THE BAPTISM BY JOHN OF JESUS IN THE RIVER JORDAN In Matthew, Mark, Luke & John it says,

Mat 3:13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.-Mat 3:14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
- Mat 3:15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Mat 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:Mar 1:9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

Mar 1:10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

Mar 1:11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Luk 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,Joh 1:31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

Joh 1:33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

Jesus had to go down into the water (baptized), to then come "up out of the water". Water was not poured upon him, nor sprinkled upon him. Jesus had to bodily go completely down into the water, to then come up out of it. The entire flesh had to be covered in water as it represents death and burial (Rom. 6:3-5 KJB). As the water had to completely cover, so too that the Holy Ghost had to completely cover.

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ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH & PHILIP In Acts 8, it says,

Act 8:32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Act 8:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

Act 8:34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

Act 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

Act 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

Act 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Act 8:38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Act 8:39 And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

The Ethiopian eunuch & Philip find a "certain water", and so much so that both where able to go "down both into the water". After the "baptism", they "were come up out of the water". Again, the very symbolism of death, burial and resurrection by "much water" (Jhn. 3:23 KJB). Dying and being born again through water, and profession of the faith, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

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