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True water baptism is not defined by church tradition. It is the divine ordinance given by God. Jesus Christ approved of true baptism and participated in it. Many denominations today practice forms of baptism God does not approve. In all these cases their ungodly practice are often influenced by human customs instead of God’s Word.
Today together we will uncover the biblical water baptism approved by God. This is the baptism that aligns perfectly with the teaching and example of Jesus and the apostles.
THE BIBLICAL STANDARD FOR TRUE WATER BAPTISM
Commanded by Jesus Christ
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” — Matthew 28:19The baptism approved by God is rooted in the direct command of Christ—not in denominational policy.
Performed After Genuine Repentance and Faith
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…” — Acts 2:38. In true water baptism, repentance and faith always come first. Baptism before belief is not approved by God.
Baptism By Full Immersion in Water
Biblical baptism involves going into the water and coming out of the water (Acts 8:38-39). Full immersion is the only form of biblical water baptism that matches God’s standard.
Baptized In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Jesus gave this baptismal formula in Matthew 28:19. Any baptism that changes or omits it is not the water baptism approved by God. In the John it said they baptized in that river because there was much water there. In Acts of Apostle, Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch went down into the water. In none of all the baptisms did any one dared to fetch the water first with a bucket, basin or cups and none was sprinkled with water in place of going down into the water. This is very important because baptism that God approved is a symbol of being buried with Christ. In burial you put corpse down into the earth. You don’t sprinkle the body of the dead with sand and leave it there and pretend it is buried.
BAPTISMS GOD DOES NOT APPROVE
Baptism Without Faith – Infant baptism or baptizing unbelievers is not true water baptism.
Baptism as a Ritual Only – Treating baptism like a tradition instead of a testimony disqualifies it from being biblical baptism.
Baptism With Added Requirements – Adding classes, tests, or delays changes God’s simple command and removes it from being the baptism approved by God.
WHY TRUE BAPTISM MATTERS
It Publicly Declares Faith –True water baptism is a visible testimony of salvation.
It Demonstrates Obedience – Delaying baptism after repentance disobeys God’s Word.
It Preserves Apostolic Unity – The Bible speaks of “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” _Ephesians 4:5. This means the same biblical baptism for all believers.-
STEPS TO RECEIVE THE BAPTISM GOD APPROVED
1. Hear the Gospel, because Faith comes by hearing the Word of God.
2. Repent of Your Sins. Turn away from sin and turn towards Christ.
3. Believe in Jesus Christ – Trust Him fully as Lord and Savior.
4. Be Baptized Immediately – Receive true water baptism without delay.
CONCLUSION
True water baptism approved by God is the one commanded by Christ. It was practiced by the apostles. And done by immersion. True Baptism is done immediately after repentance and confession of faith in Christ.
Anything else is man’s substitute, not God’s ordinance.
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” – Acts 22:16
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is baptism necessary for salvation?
A: Baptism alone does not save, but the baptism approved by God is a command that true believers obey (Mark 16:16).
Q: Can I be re-baptized if my first baptism was not biblical?A: Yes. In Acts 19:1-5, those with an incomplete baptism received the true water baptism in the right way.Q: Does God approve of baptismal classes?
A: No. The Bible requires only repentance and faith before biblical water baptism—no extra steps.
