Why Christians Are Baptized: From Judaism to Jesus

Baptism is more than water—it’s identity, surrender, and new life in Christ. In this episode of First Light + First Words with Loren Lansky, we explore the Jewish roots of baptism in the mikveh, John the Baptist’s call to repentance, and how Jesus transformed this act into a declaration of belonging to Him. Discover why baptism is both a grave and a birth, and why it remains one of the most powerful symbols of faith for followers of Jesus the Christ.