Baptism

Baptism stands as one of the oldest and most universally recognized rites within Christianity. Its roots reach deep into the early Church, carrying forward the example set by Jesus Himself. In the Gospel accounts, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, an act recorded in all four Gospels. This moment marked the beginning of His public ministry and affirmed baptism’s place at the heart of Christian life. As Christianity spread in the first century, baptism became the primary way in which new believers publicly expressed their faith, symbolizing repentance, rebirth, and entry into the Christian community.