Variant Group Expression of Unity Catholic Orthodox Protestant
Description (elements) Baptism is a sacrament of spiritual regeneration “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” 2 Cor. 5:17. It is the union with Jesus Christ. “you are all one in Christ Jesus” Galatians 3: 28.
Baptism is seen as a basic doctrine of Christian theology as it was instructed by Jesus Christ the central figure of Christianity. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Matthew 28:19. Some churches such as the Salvation Army do not practice Baptism. They believe that inward expression is far superior than the outward expression seen through the sacraments. Furthermore, they believe that it is possible to live a holy life and receive the …show more content…
Some protestant groups do not believe in the trinity hence the words "I baptise you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit" are not uttered during baptism. An example of this is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Significance for individual All the churches believe that baptism cleanses humans of original sin which was inherited by humans due to the fall of Adam and Eve, who is believed to be the first humans in Christianity.
Baptism is a significant change that is evident after baptism.
The baptism is done in the testimony of others to express the individual’s passion to join the life of Christ.
Access to other sacraments is gained through baptism.
Agape love is evident in the individual’s life. It cleanses the individual from original sin.
Baptism is the start of a life of faith and is guided by the holy spirit. The individual is reborn as the son or daughter of