More than 700 inmates and prison staff gathered last week at the John H. Lilley Correctional Center in Boley, Oklahoma, for ...

Just like being “born again,” the symbol of baptism is a way of life, not a repetitive ritual. Since I was baptized at the age of eight by my pastor father, I haven’t really lingered on the ...

Parallel with the baptism by water is the baptism of the Holy Spirit which insures this progressive experience of union, and which constitutes the Christian an active member of the body of Christ ...

Since the beginning of Christianity, baptism and Jesus’ resurrection have been tied closely together. Easter Sunday — the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ — has been a ...

The Pre-Christian Origins of Baptism. Posted: May 14, 2025 | Last updated: May 14, 2025. Baptism is one of the most well-known rituals in Christianity.

Baptism of a young child at the Vatican, January 12, 2025. - / AFP. Practiced by all Churches, baptism is a fundamental rite marking the entry into Christian life.

When Kat Von D shared a video to Instagram last week showing her baptism into the Christian faith she didn't expect to get serious backlash from others sharing her beliefs.

Russell Brand confirmed that Bear Grylls was involved in his baptism in the River Thames. Grylls told the Daily Mail that it was a "privilege" to be with Brand during his baptism. In 2023, Brand ...

Baptism is a Christian sacrament of initiation that signifies one’s entrance into the religion, according to ActiveChristianity.org. The rite — which symbolizes new life — allows one to ...

GCSE; AQA; Practices in Christianity Baptism. Christian practices are varied and many of them, such as praying, fit into daily life easily. However, there are other practices that may happen only ...

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.