Here are some inspiring Bible verses that you can use on a baptism card:
**For infants/young children:**
1. "Jesus answered, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is such an age as this that the kingdom of heaven belongs.'" - Matthew 19:14
2. "From childhood you have known the sacred scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ." - 2 Timothy 3:15
3. "Train up a child in the way they should go; and when they are old they will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6
**For older children/adults:**
1. "The Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, 'You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.'" - Luke 3:22
2. "But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—He will testify about me." - John 15:26
3. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
**General baptism verses:**
1. "Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
2. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (another version)
3. "In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands, but by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead." - Colossians 2:11-12
4. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9
5. "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I—not the one who is coming only to clean the outside of the cup and plate, but the one who is coming to judge the heart, with fire." - Matthew 3:11
Remember to choose a verse that resonates with the baptismal theme and the person being baptized.
Here are some Bible verses that relate to child baptism:
**Importance of Baptism**
* "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." - Acts 2:38 (emphasis on baptism as a means of forgiveness)
* "He went up on the roof and all his servants were with him. At my request, I said to him, 'Why do you seek for him who is an infant?' He answered me, 'Because he is born already.' Then said I, 'That is in order that the soul should be saved.'" - Didache 9:15-16 (emphasis on salvation through baptism)
**Example of Jesus' Baptism**
* "And when Jesus had been baptized, just as all the people were being baptized with him, praying and speaking words of exhortation." - Luke 3:21 (Jesus' baptism sets an example for others)
* "This is how it was from the beginning. When God created humanity, he made them male and female, and blessed them and called their name 'Adam,' saying, 'Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Take dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of heaven, and every living thing that moves on the earth.'" - Genesis 1:26-28 (creation of humanity in God's image)
**Faith and Baptism**
* "Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." - Romans 10:17 (faith leads to salvation)
* "Just as our bodies have many parts and yet make up one body, so too do we, every one of us, belong to God. And God has put all things under his authority." - 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (unity in diversity)
**Spiritual Growth**
* "As newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk it will give you, that you may grow up to salvation, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good." - 1 Peter 2:2-3 (spiritual growth through nourishment)
* "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 (love as a foundation for spiritual growth)
**Parental Responsibility**
* "Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord." - Ephesians 6:4
* "Train a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will turn to it." - Proverbs 22:6 (responsibility of parents)
**God's Love**
* "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (God's love for humanity)
* "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his unique and most precious son, so that whoever trusts in him will have eternal life." - John 3:35-36 (God's love in Jesus)
These Bible verses can serve as a foundation for understanding child baptism and its significance in the Christian faith.
Here are some Bible verses related to baptism and salvation:
**Baptism:**
1. **Romans 6:3-4**: "Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."
2. **Colossians 2:12**: "And although you have been illuminated in your hearts by having had knowledge of Him who has been called both 'Lord' and 'Christ,' you are also to put on the new self, which is being renewed in its understanding of God; and you shall clothe yourselves with the new selves, knowing the Lord."
3. **Acts 2:38**: "And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
4. **Matthew 28:19**: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit."
5. **1 Peter 3:21**: "And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of earthly impurities but an appeal to God for a clean conscience."
**Salvation:**
1. **John 14:6**: "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
2. **Romans 10:9-13**: "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
3. **Ephesians 2:8-9**: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is a gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
4. **Titus 3:5**: "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"
5. **John 1:12**: "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."
**Salvation through Baptism:**
1. **Acts 22:16**: "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name."
2. **1 Corinthians 6:11**: "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
3. **Galatians 3:27-28**: "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
These verses emphasize the importance of baptism in the process of salvation and highlight the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ.
Here are some biblical baptism verses that can be meaningful for adult baptisms:
**Scripture Texts:**
1. Romans 6:3-4 - "Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried with him because we were already dead. In baptism, we died to our old selves; we were raised with him to walk in newness of life."
2. Colossians 2:12-13 - "And so, just as the rest of humanity was subjected to God's rule through Adam, now these who accept God's rule are put right with God through Jesus' life-ruling. You have been buried with Christ, and you will rise with him when he appears."
3. Galatians 3:27 - "For all of you who were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is no more Jew or Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor male nor female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ."
4. Ephesians 5:25-26 - "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her... In this same way, husbands should love their wives as they love themselves."
5. Acts 22:16 - "Get up, be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name."
**Themes:**
1. **New Life**: Many baptism verses speak of a new life in Christ, which can be especially meaningful for adults who are seeking spiritual renewal or conversion.
2. **Union with Christ**: Verses like Galatians 3:27 emphasize our union with Christ through baptism, which can be a powerful reminder of our identity and relationship with God.
3. **Washing away sin**: The act of baptism is often seen as a symbol of washing away our sins, as described in Acts 22:16. This theme can be especially relevant for adults who are seeking to leave their past behind and start anew.
4. **Dying to the old self**: Romans 6:3-4 reminds us that baptism is not just about becoming clean, but also about dying to our old selves and rising with Christ.
**Additional Ideas:**
1. Consider using a verse or passage that speaks specifically to the person's situation or spiritual journey.
2. Choose a verse that emphasizes the importance of baptism as a public declaration of faith, such as Romans 10:9-10 ("If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.").
3. Use a passage that highlights the transformative power of baptism, such as 2 Corinthians 5:17 ("Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!").
Remember to pray and reflect on your choices, considering how they align with the person's spiritual journey and your relationship with them.
Water Baptism Verses!
Here are some key Bible passages that support the importance of water baptism:
1. **Matthew 28:19-20**: Jesus commands His disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..."
2. **Acts 2:38**: Peter preaches that baptism is necessary for forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
"And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...'"
3. **Acts 8:38-39**: Philip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch in water after explaining the meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection.
"Now as they traveled along the road, it happened that a certain man named Eunuchs, who was the treasurer of Candace queen of the Ethiopians, was sitting on his chariot. And behold! The Spirit said to Philip, 'Go near, and join yourself to this chariot.' So Philip ran to him and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, 'Do you understand what you're reading from?' He replied, 'How can I unless someone guides me?' So he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. The passage of Scripture that he was reading was this: 'He was led as a sheep to slaughter, and like a lamb before his shearer is silent, so He does not open His mouth.' Seeing then that he knew the way, he went down into the water, and Philip said, 'If you believe with all your heart, you may.'"
4. **Romans 6:3-4**: Paul writes about our union with Christ in baptism.
"Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him because of the righteousness of God and arose from among the dead through his faith, having the same view as God."
5. **Galatians 3:27**: Paul emphasizes that baptism is a unity-breaking barrier to those who are not baptized.
"For as many as are under the law are under the curse; for it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who does not do all these things that are written in the book of the law.' Now, to have a righteousness of our own would mean that we could take pride in ourselves, but now there is no room for any such boasting."
These verses highlight the importance of water baptism as an outward expression of an inward spiritual transformation.
Here are some short and meaningful Bible verses that are suitable for a Christening ceremony:
1. "Jesus answered, 'Let it be now; let it be done according to your word.' And the angel departed from him." - Luke 22:42 (This verse highlights Jesus' willingness to fulfill his mission.)
2. "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go out and bear fruit—abundantly—and be my reward." - John 15:16 (This verse emphasizes God's choice of us and our role in bearing fruit for Him.)
3. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 (This is perhaps the most well-known Bible verse and highlights God's love for humanity.)
4. "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God?" - 1 Corinthians 6:19 (This verse emphasizes our connection to the Holy Spirit and our responsibility to keep our bodies pure.)
5. "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9 (This verse highlights our calling as believers and our role in declaring God's praises.)
6. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13 (This verse emphasizes our reliance on God's strength to overcome challenges.)
7. "For the Lamb at the center of it all is God, even Jesus the One they called Messiah." - Revelation 22:5 (This verse highlights Jesus' role as the center of all things and our savior.)
8. "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." - Ezekiel 36:26 (This verse emphasizes God's promise to renew and transform us.)
These verses are all relatively short and can be used as is or adapted for the Christening ceremony.
Catholic baptism is a beautiful sacrament that marks the beginning of a person's spiritual journey. Here are some Bible verses related to Catholic baptism:
**Before Baptism**
* "Go therefore 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)
* "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved" (Mark 16:16)
**The Sacrament of Baptism**
* "In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands, but by the removal of the fleshly circumcision—the circumcision of Christ. In this way there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor male and female. For at the cross, Jesus was circumcised from the curse of sin, just as Abraham's son Isaac was circumcised from the curse of idolatry." (Colossians 2:11-14)
* "Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you—a good conscience toward God" (1 Peter 3:21)
**The Power of Baptism**
* "You have been washed, you have been sanctified, you have been justified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of God." (1 Corinthians 6:11)
* "Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." (Romans 6:3-4)
**The Effects of Baptism**
* "As many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor male and female, for at the cross all are one in Jesus Christ." (Galatians 3:27-28)
* "But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian. For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith." (Galatians 3:25)
These Bible verses highlight the importance and power of baptism in the Catholic tradition. They emphasize the connection between baptism and salvation, the washing away of sin, and the union with Christ that occurs through this sacrament.
Here are some key scriptures related to water baptism in the King James Version (KJV):
1. **Matthew 28:19**: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"
* This verse emphasizes the importance of baptizing new believers in the name of the Trinity.
2. **Mark 16:16**: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."
* This verse highlights the connection between faith and baptism, stating that salvation comes through both.
3. **Luke 3:21-22**: "Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, it ceased not till Jesus was baptized of John in Jordan." (Jesus' baptism)
* This passage shows Jesus' submission to water baptism as a demonstration of His humanity and obedience to God's will.
4. **Acts 2:38-39**: "Then Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
* In this passage, Peter commands new believers to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.
5. **Acts 8:35-38**: "And as they went on their way, Jesus himself drew near unto them, and walked with them. And behold, there was a certain man named Elymas, which resisted much; who when Saul was converted, also became he. Then said Paul to him, Thou art near indeed. For he hath nearly believed, seeing one of the most honest women, named Dorcas, stood before thee. Seeing therefore I have this in a vision, come thou and be reformed, washing away thy multitude of sins." (Saul's conversion and baptism)
* This passage shows Saul's (later Paul) conversion and subsequent baptism, emphasizing the importance of repentance and cleansing from sin.
6. **Romans 6:3-4**: "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."
* This passage highlights the spiritual significance of water baptism, likening it to being buried and resurrected with Christ.
7. **Galatians 3:27**: "For as many of you as have been baptized into Jesus Christ have put on Christ."
* This verse emphasizes that through baptism, believers put on Christ and become one with Him.
These scriptures provide a foundation for understanding the importance and significance of water baptism in the KJV.