Where is the command that baptism is to be by full immersion?
The New Testament was originally written in the Greek language. The Greek word we get the word “baptism” from, means specifically “to immerse”. If immersion had not been commanded, then another word should have been used. If I told you to buy me a Milky Way candy bar, then a Milky Way is what I want. On the other hand, if I just said “a candy bar”, then you could buy a Snickers, a Payday, a Butterfinger, or a Milky Way. There are many Greek words that could have been used, but the one that was commanded was the one that specifies immersion, therefore, every command to “baptize” literally is a command “to immerse”! (In the original Greek language, that is what was said!) Immersion is to dip down into the water. It is an overwhelming. The one being baptized is lowered into (until he is completely under) the water and then lifted up out of the water. It is not just sprinkling or pouring a little water on top of someone. This can be seen in Scripture. John 3:23 says, “Now John also was bap
