Baptism
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CHAPTER SIX<br />
IN SEARCH OF<br />
SCRIPTURAL MODE OF BAPTISM<br />
Various churches employ various modes of baptism. These include:<br />
Immersion, sprinkling, covering, calling under the flag. It is decided by<br />
the meaning and importance that each church attaches to the symbolism.<br />
In this article I pursue the matter to find the scripturally correct baptism,<br />
if it exist.<br />
Water was used in the church through the ages for baptism. This is carrying<br />
the Jewish tradition. Jews sprinkled and immersed for purification.<br />
Mikvah of Jews<br />
The mikvah must meet six special requirements as described in Oral Torah<br />
written down during the third to fifth centauries A.D. There are several strains<br />
of traditions. But Mikvah requirements seem to be the same in all.<br />
1. No other liquid but water may be used in the Mikvah, no coloring or<br />
chemicals, etc.<br />
2. The Mikvah must be built into the ground, or be a part of a building<br />
attached to the ground. It cannot consist of any vessel that can be<br />
disconnected and carried away, such as a tub, vat, or barrel.<br />
3. The water of a Mikvah cannot be running or flowing. The only<br />
exception to this rule is a natural spring, or a river whose water is<br />
derived mainly from springs.<br />
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