Ephesians 4:5
Ephesians 4:5
One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
The Apostle Paul emphasizes the unity of the Church in Ephesians 4:5, reminding us that there is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. These three elements represent the core foundation of the Christian life and the Church’s unity. There is no division in Christ; whether we are Jews or Gentiles, rich or poor, we all share in the same faith, under the same Lord, and through the same baptism. This baptism, whether in water or the Holy Spirit, unites us with Christ and with one another. As Christians, we are all baptized into one body, the body of Christ, and we are all partakers of the same spiritual inheritance. The unity of the Church is reflected in the one baptism that unites believers across all barriers—national, cultural, or economic. This verse is a call to embrace unity in the Church, grounded in our shared faith, baptism, and allegiance to Christ.
1 Peter 3:21
The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Mark 1:9
And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
Colossians 2:12
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.