The Doctrine of Baptisms

The Many Baptisms and the One Baptism

Prepared by Pastor H.L. Champion
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May 24, 2009
Baptism is not an Aquatic Term! This Bible word is not restricted to H₂O. It is a simple thing to discover with just the slightest bit of Bible Study. While there are numerous uses of the concept of "Immersion" with Water Baptism. There are other ways to be Immersed. The greek word "baptizo" is a postitional term meaning surrounded, submerged, dipped, or inundated.

John the Baptist, was a "Water Baptizer", but he was no saviour! John is the one that holds the initial key to understand the other Baptisms mentioned in The Doctrine of Baptisms (Heb. 6:2). In fact he teaches three different baptisms. How can this be? Simple. First, get ready to divorce yourself from the myopic definition of baptism being only 'immersion in water'. It definitely is one use of the word. Certainly it is used repeatedly! John says, "I indeed baptize you with water, but . . ." There is the conjunction of difference the word, "but". Get ready for different baptisms. . .