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The Catechism of the New Apostolic Church
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- 8.1.1 Definition of the term
- 8.1.2 The biblical basis for Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.3 The necessity of Holy Baptism with water for salvation
- 8.1.4 The proper dispensation of Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.5 Prerequisites for receiving Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.6 The effects of Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.7 Faith and Holy Baptism with water
- 8.1.8 Holy Baptism with water and Holy Sealing
- 8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ
- 8.1.10 Holy Baptism with water and the Apostle ministry
8.1.9 Holy Baptism with water and following Christ
During Holy Baptism with water, the believer vows to earnestly endeavour to avoid sin and to lead a life of following Christ. The kind of following to which the baptised are called consists of aligning themselves to the life and nature of Jesus, in accordance with His words: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16: 24).