Holy Baptism
Q49. What benefits does Baptism give?
It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1
Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Mark 16:16
Acts 22:16
Romans 6:3–4
Read Luther’s expanded teaching
From the Large Catechism (1529)