Biblical Verses Supporting Baptism == Equaling, being born again! Necessity for Salvation & Forgiveness: John 3:5: Jesus states that one must be born of "water and Spirit" to enter the kingdom of God. Acts 2:38: Peter instructs to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins and receipt of the Holy Spirit. 1 Peter 3:21: Asserts that baptism now saves you, as an appeal to God for a clear conscience. Acts 22:16: Paul is told to wash away his sins through baptism. Infant Baptism & Households: Acts 16:15, 16:33: Mentions the baptism of entire households (including children/servants), which is interpreted as evidence for infant baptism. Mark 10:14: Jesus welcomes children ("Let the children come to me"), interpreted as welcoming them into the covenant. Colossians 2:11-12: Describes baptism as the "circumcision of Christ," bridging the Old Testament practice of circumcising infants to the New Covenant. Nature of the Sacrament: Matthew 28:19: The command to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Romans 6:3-4: Baptism is described as joining in Christ's death and resurrection, dying to sin, and rising to new life.