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    Baptism is one of the key covenant ordinances of the Besorah (Gospel) signifying outwardly, by full immersion in water, in the presence of witnesses, the spiritual rebirth and comittment to Yah'shua the Messiah (Jesus Christ) and the Messianic Communmity (Church) already acquired inwardly through that spiritual regeneration (the New Birth or New Creation) brought about by repentance and emunah (faith) in the work of the Son of Elohim (God) on the Cross. It is therefore very much tied in with conversion, a willingness to be disciplied (Mt.28:19) and live the Torah lifestyle of Messianic Israel.

    Baptism is not a solitary, self-sufficient ordinace but is closely linked to the reception of the gift of the Ruach haQodesh (Holy Spirit) and the laying-on of hands known variously as Confirmation, Chrism or Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Though this is the order in NCAY, there are a variety of orders in the Scriptures:

    • 1. Baptism, hands, gift of the Ruach - in Acts 19:5-6 the use of hands is immediate whereas in 8:14-17 the laying on of hands is deferred and done by others;
    • 2. Hands, Ruach, baptism (Ac.9:17.19); and
    • 3. Ruach, baptism (no mention of laying on of hands) (Ac.10:4411:18).

    Through baptism the presence and work of the risen Messiah (which is what the Ruach/Spirit makes real to the believer) is shared within the Messianic Community (Church), thus the importance of the laying-on of hands. This gift is seen by Luke not as static transmission but as dynamic interaction, a perspective also shared by Johannine teaching (Jn.3:1-8; 1 Jn.5:6-8).

    Baptism signifies, by the choice and agency of the one being baptised, incorporation into the death and resurrection of Messiah (Rom.6:1-11) wherein Messiah is 'put on' like a garment, thereby receiving the new identity beside which all of the usual distinctions dissolve (Gal.3:27-29). By making the comparison of Israel's fragmented band of refugees' baptism into Moses in the cloud and in the sea (1 Cor.10:2), Paul shows how those who are baptised into Messiah thereby find a new identity and family through their covenant with Yahweh.

    Baptism or immersion, then, essentially signifies the full or total incorporation of born-again believers into Messiah's New Covenant Torah-based community of the new creation by the grace of Yahweh through the Ruach (Spirit). It both signifies the initial inward spiritual transformation as well as the commitment to remain transformed, to be obedient to all the mitzvot (commandments), to pursue onward sanctification and spiritual maturity by becoming proactive in overcoming the fleshy or carnal Adamic nature (Rev.2:7,11,17,26; 3:5,12,21; 17:14; 21:7) through Messiah until perfection (Mt.5:48; Heb.11:40).

    Baptism corresponds to the third annual festival of Messianic Israel called Yom haBikkurim or the Day of Firstfruits. For more on spiritual correspondences, see the Divine Tavnith or Pattern page.

    Inner Reality/ Decision(s) Outward Ordinance/ Action(s) Corresponding to festival of
    Decision for Messiah (Alef) Dedication Covenant Pesach
    Repenting of sins Catechumen Covenant Chag haMatzah
    Born again, spiritual regeneration Baptism by immersion (at 8 years of age or older) into Messiah & Messianic Israel Yom haBikkurim
    Full membership (Mem) Bar/Bat-Mitzvah Covenant to obey Torah (renewed annually) = Chrism or Confirmation (at 12 years of age or older), Master's Supper & Betrothal after a minimum of one year's probation following baptism Shavu'ot
    Priesthood calling Interview with Chavurat Bekorot Yom Teruah
    Priesthood commitment Training, Ordination (at 30 years of age or older), Annual Weighing & Covenant renewal Yom haKippurim
    From Servant to Friend (Taw) Full HEM (Holy Echad Marriage) & eligibility to fully enter Holy Order Sukkot


    Historical Note on the Anabaptists and Baptists

    The first adult believer's baptism by immersion (Credo-baptism - baptism following a confession of faith) to take place in modern times (in the Reformation) was on 21 January 1525 by the Zürich Anabaptists when Conrad Grebel (1498-1526), founder of the Swiss Brethren, baptised Georg Blaurock (1491-1529). The modern Baptist Church, essentially a branch-off from the Puritan movement, stems from John Smyth of Cambridge, England, who in 1609 established the movement in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The first London Baptist Church was formed by the Calvinist John Spilsbury in 1638 which evolved, under the leadership of Richard Baxter, into the London Baptist Conference of 1689 with its own Confession. They had little connection to the earlier Anabaptists save in the matter of being anti-hierarchy (congregational rather than synodal), anti-society and demanding rebaptism of those previously baptised as infants.

    Baptism: Entrance to the Kingdom
    1. Baptism: Gateway to the Kingdom of Elohim (God) (Study)
    2. Baptism and Confirmation (Chrism) in the Holy Spirit (Study)
    3. Baptism into the Covenant of Christ (FAQ)
    4. Baptism into What? (FAQ)
    5. Is Infant Baptism of Yahweh? A Revelation (OB 21)
    6. Baptism or Chrism: Which Comes First? (FAQ)
    7. Are We Saved by Baptism? (FAQ)
    8. The Five Baptismal Promises (Art)
    9. Baptism: Are You Ready for It? (Art)
    10. Immersed in Messiah: What is the Correct Doctrine of Baptism? (Art)
    11. Sprinkle, Sprinkle: How To Water-Down the Gospel (Art)
    12. Baptism's Mysteries: More Things You Might Not Know (Art)
    13. Temple for His Name: IV. Baptism and Circumcision (Art)
    14. Spiritual Equipping IV: Baptised with the Spirit & Fire (Art)

    Baptism: NCAY Videos
    1. Baptism & the Meaning of Religious Rituals (ITS024)

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