Which Greek word is associated with baptism?
baptisma
Is baptism always christening?
no
What is affusion?
pouring water three times on the forehead
Who used a deep river?
John the Baptist
What kind of baptism do we think he practiced
immersion
Is there archaeological evidence of baptism?
yes
From when?
the 3rd century onward
What form of baptism does it indicate?
a normal form was to have the candidate stand in water while water was poured over the upper body
Was Jesus baptised?\
yes
By who?
John the Baptist
What's the traditional depiction of that?
John the Baptist pouring water over Jesus' head
Which river did John use?
a permanent and deep river
What was its name?
the Jordan
What does Matthew say about Jesus in v. 16?
of Jesus 'coming up out of the water'
Do we have a high degree of certainty about the baptism of Jesus?
yes
Who or what reports the baptism of Jesus?
The canonical Gospels
Has it been called an ordinance of Jesus?
yes
It's a Christian sacrament of what?
of admission and adoption