THE FIVE BAPTISMS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

The basic meaning of baptism is to immerse in water or to overwhelm
Chart Prepared by Charles Dailey
Designation:

John the Baptist's Baptism

Acts 19:3
Baptism
of Fire
(overwhelmed)
Luke 3:16

Baptism of Suffering
(overwhelmed)

Mark 10:38-39
Christ's Baptism

Acts 2:38

Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:4-5; 11:15-17
(See separate chart)

Purpose:

To prepare for the Messiah
Acts 19:4
To Punish
Luke 3:17
To enable our salvation

Part of the salvation process
Mark 16:15-16
To launch the Gospel among Jews, Acts 2, then Gentiles, Acts 10
Target: Mainly Israel
Luke 3:7-16
The wicked Jesus and the apostles All of mankind
Matthew 28:19
1. The Apostles
2. Cornelius' family
Duration: Replaced after the cross
Acts 19:5
Without end
Revelation 20:10
Ended at their deaths Until the end of time Matthew
28:20
1. One event
2. One day event

 
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