#31 - Baptism 101

Did baptism start with John the Baptist? If it did, then why did everyone understand his command to get baptized and repent of sin? What about the water purification rituals in the Old Testament? Could this idea of baptism be older than Abraham? What if I was already baptized as a baby? Should I do it again as an adult? Does full immersion really matter? Is baptism required for salvation? If it’s not, then what’s up with the thief on the cross who ended up in paradise? If it wasn’t necessary for the thief is this just all symbolic? If its not, then why did Jesus specifically command it? If you ever wrestled with baptism, then this episode is for you. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider following or subscribing wherever you listen. This will help us extend our reach so more people can be blessed by our conversations. Thank you for listening. Homepage: https://www.thejacobsladderpodcast.com/ Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5oFg9RLTUZUtIdkL112vP0?si=fe13ad7322374a5d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacobs-ladder-podcast/id1789952144 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmVXzBaYlPIo0iYwkKcFnMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571516707273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.jacobs.ladder.podcast/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/JacobsLadder_AZ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3da8e4ff-1409-4b52-8b3a-1c32383230e4/the-jacob's-ladder-podcast Pandora Radio: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-jacobs-ladder-podcast/PC:1001106018 iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacobs-ladder-podcast-281086902/ Intro Music: Battle Weary — composed by Martyn Corbet, from the album The Fire and the Fury. Licensed from Audiomachine. Thumbnail Artwork: Le Baptême du Christ (The Baptism of Christ) (1733) by Jean II Restout (also known as Jean Restout the Younger) (1692–1768). Public domain.