There are three (3) baptisms referred to in scripture.
1.The first, and least taught, baptism takes place at regeneration. It is a spiritual cleansing and is the same as the "washing of regeneration" referred to by Paul in Titus 3:5 and the same as being "born of water" referred to by Jesus in John 3:5. Paul uses this metaphor in Romans 6:3-4.
2.The baptism of the Holy Spirit can occur next, or after water baptism for church membership.
3.Water baptism can occur before the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, or after. But, neither can occur before the washing of regeneration.
A shadow of baptism can be found in the Old Testament and the washing of the Levites.
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Buried with Christ into death, so that we might be raised to life. (Romans 6) |
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| Regeneration Born of Water Eating His flesh Live Forever Solely By Grace |
I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; AND he that believeth on me shall never thirst. (John 6:35) |
Conversion Born of Spirit Drinking His blood Hath Eternal Life By Faith & Works |
| Except a man be born of water AND of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5) |
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