As Administered by John Matthew 3:5-12, John 3:23, Acts 13:24, 19:4

Sanctioned by Christ's Submission to It Matthew 3:13-15, Luke 3:21

Adopted by Christ John 3:22, 4:1, 2

Appointed an Ordinance of the Christian Church Matthew 28:19, 20, Mark 16:15, 16

To be administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Matthew 28:19

Water, the Outward and Visible Sign In Acts 8:36, 10:47

Regeneration, the Inward and Spiritual Grace Of John 3:3, 5, 6, Romans 6:3, 4, 11

Remission of Sins, Signified By Acts 2:38, 22:16

Unity of the Church Effected By 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:27, 28

Confession of Sin Necessary To Matthew 3:6

Repentance Necessary To Acts 2:38

Faith Necessary To Acts 8:37, 18:8

There Is but One Ephesians 4:5

Administered To

Individuals Acts 8:38, 9:18

Households Acts 16:15, 1 Corinthians 1:16

Only to professing believers Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:6, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:12, 37, 10:47, 48

Scriptures supporting infant baptism Proverbs 30:6

Administered by immersing the whole body of the person in Matthew 3:16, Acts 8:38, 39

Emblematic of the Influences of the Holy Spirit Matthew 3:11, Titus 3:5

Typified 1 Corinthians 10:2, 1 Peter 3:20, 21