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Baptism: no required level of knowledge — New Testament pattern is immediate baptism upon faith

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 7) 00:50:04 – 00:51:05

Question from Dimitar Bratov about the level of understanding required before baptism

In the New Testament, people are baptized immediately upon trusting Christ — no discipleship classes required. The essential elements are: belief in Christ's death and resurrection, turning from one life to another, acknowledging his lordship. Historical churches created catechesis requirements for baptism, but this departs from the New Testament pattern.

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