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If you’ve ever wondered how baptism is practiced in the Church of the Nazarene, the answer might surprise you—it’s not limited to one method.
What the Nazarene Manual Says
According to Article 12 of the Nazarene Manual, baptism is a sacred act that symbolizes:
- receiving Christ’s atonement,
- joining the Body of Christ, and
- declaring personal faith in Jesus.
But here’s what sets Nazarene practice apart: the church recognizes sprinkling, pouring, and immersion as equally valid forms of baptism.
Meaning Over Method
This flexibility shows that the focus isn’t on how much water is used, but on the spiritual truth it represents—a life transformed by grace. Baptism is not just a tradition or requirement; it’s a visible testimony of an inward change. The method may vary, but the meaning remains the same.
Whether you were sprinkled as a child or immersed as an adult, the Church of the Nazarene honors the heart behind the baptism. Each approach reflects the same core belief: that through Jesus Christ, we are made new.
No matter the form, baptism marks a beginning—a public declaration of faith and a step into the community of believers. And that’s what truly matters.
MATTHEW 3:13 THEN COMETH JESUS FROM GALILEE TO JORDAN UNTO JOHN TO BE BAPTIZED OF HIM. 3:14 BUT JOHN FORBAD HIM, SAYING,I HAVE NEED TO BE BAPTIZED OF THEE,AND COMEST THOU TO ME? 3:15 AND JESUS ANSWERING SAID UNTO JOHN.SUFFER IT TO BE SO NOW:FOR THUS IT BECOMETH US TO FULFILL ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS THEN SUFFERED HIM.3:16 ANDJESUS,WHEN HE WAS BAPTIZED WENT UP STRAIGHTWAY OUT OF THE WATER: AND, LO,THE HEAVENS WERE OPENED UNTO HIM, AND HE SAW THE SPIRIT OF GOD DESENDING LIKE A DOVE,AND LIGHTING UPON HIM: 3:17 AND LO A VOICE FROM HEAVEN, SAYING, THIS IS MY BELOVED SON IN WHOM I AM WELL PLEASED! (THE JORDAN RIVER IS LIVING WATER (TOUCHING THE EARTH)( AMEN.) (NOT A TUB ! OR A POOL) SURROUNDED WITH PLASTIC OR CONCRETE !!! BUT MOVING OR LIVING WATER TOUCHING THE EARTH AMEN.. STEVEN A MESSENGER OF JESUS. THE CHOICE IS YOURS,, MAKE THE THE RIGHT ONE IN THE NAME OF JESUS AMEN.. JESUS GAVE ALL FOR US !! NOT TITLE, FATHER,SON,HOLY SPIRIT THAT IS NOT A NAME BUT THE ((NAME IS JESUS ACTS 2:38)) ONLY ONE NAME IS LIFTED BY GOD!! ABOVE ALL OTHER NAMES IS JESUS HALLELUJAH. JESUS GAVE ALL, ON THE ROMAN CROSS TO GOD,AND GOD LIFTED JESUS ABOVE ALL OTHER NAMES AMEN.