Mark 16: 16
6 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
The biblical/Israelite baptism is an integral part of every Israelite’s life, for without it one cannot enter into the kingdom of God (John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God).
To be baptized means those who believe in the doctrine of Israel will officially join the ranks of the army of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. “Down by the waterside” is where it all takes place and with joyous singing and prayers, new brethren are supported throughout that special day.
The baptism marks the official declaration of every person who desires to follow in the footsteps of their forefathers such as Moses, Joshua, Deborah and David. It is a crossing over into a new state of being (being borne again). But most of all it is a personal shout to the “Father” saying, “I’m here Father”! Washed and adorned in new garments with a prepared vessel for the Spirit of God.
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