Everything You Wanted To Know About Baptism

★★★★★ 4.93 from 99 reviews

Prepare for baptism with clarity, confidence, and biblical understanding.

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Understanding Baptism

Every believer comes to moments where faith needs a response.

Baptism is one of those moments.

But many people still have questions.

What does baptism mean?
Why should I be baptised?
Am I ready?
What if I still have doubts?

This course goes beyond a simple baptism preparation class. It helps you understand baptism clearly, answer the questions many believers still carry, and explore the biblical and historical background that gives baptism its depth and meaning.

You will work through 8 commonly asked questions about baptism, prepare practically for the day, and discover how baptism connects with repentance, cleansing, new life, the Jordan River, Jewish mikvah practice, Pentecost, and the early church.

Baptism is not about having every question answered.
It is about publicly responding to Jesus with faith.

But when you understand what baptism means, the step becomes clearer, deeper, and more meaningful.

1. Understand Baptism

Baptism is a public response of faith in Jesus.

You will learn what baptism means, why Christians are baptised, and how it connects with repentance, faith, new life, and following Jesus.

2. Questions Answered

Many believers have honest questions before baptism.

This course helps you think through common questions about readiness, timing, immersion, sprinkling, being baptised again, and who should baptise you.

3. Biblical Background

Explore the story behind baptism from Scripture, Jewish practice, the Jordan River, Pentecost, and the early church.

You will see how baptism connects with cleansing, repentance, new life, the Holy Spirit, and the public response of believers to Jesus.

What You'll Learn

In this course, you’ll discover:

What baptism means and why it matters
How to know if you are ready to be baptised
Answers to 8 common baptism questions
Why baptism is more than a religious tradition
How baptism connects with Scripture, the Jordan River, Jewish practice, Pentecost, and the early church
How to prepare for baptism with faith, clarity, and confidence

This version sells the value better because it highlights the 8 questions and the biblical/historical background.

Course Curriculum

21 Video Lessons • 3 Modules • Self-paced • Lifetime Access • $10

Work through the meaning of baptism, the questions many believers ask, preparation for the day, and the biblical background that gives this important step its depth and significance.

Am I Ready For Baptism

1.0 Am I Ready For Baptism — Overview

Begin the course by exploring the central question many believers ask before baptism: Am I ready? This lesson introduces baptism as a meaningful step of faith, obedience, and public response to Jesus.

Understanding Baptism In Your Church

1.1 Am I Ready For Baptism

Reflect honestly on your faith, understand what readiness means, and consider whether baptism is the right next step for you.

1.2 Preparing For The Big Day

Learn what to expect on the day of baptism, how to prepare practically, and how to approach the moment with faith and confidence.

8 Commonly Asked Questions About Baptism

2.0 Your Questions Answered — Introduction

Many believers have honest questions before baptism. This lesson introduces the questions this course answers and helps you approach them with clarity, confidence, and faith.

2.1 Q1 — What Is Baptism?

Understand baptism as a public response of faith in Jesus and a visible expression of the work God has begun in your life.

2.2 Q2 — Why Should I Be Baptised?

Explore why baptism matters, why Jesus commanded it, and why the early church practised it as part of following Jesus.

2.3 Q3 — When Is The Best Time To Be Baptised?

Learn why baptism is an important next step after deciding to follow Jesus, without rushing from pressure or delaying from fear.

2.4 Q4 — What Should I Know Before Being Baptised?

Understand the core truths that matter before baptism, while recognising that you do not need to know everything before taking this step.

2.5 Q5 — If Baptism Is So Important, Why Didn’t Jesus Baptise Anyone?

Explore why baptism is not about the status of the person performing it, but about your response to Jesus.

2.6 Q6 — What Is The Difference Between Full Immersion And Sprinkling?

Understand the different baptism practices used by churches and why believers should speak with their pastor or leader about their church’s approach.

2.7 Q7 — If I Have Been Baptised Before, Do I Need To Be Baptised Again?

Reflect on previous baptism, infant baptism, believer’s baptism, and whether being baptised again is appropriate in your situation.

2.8 Q8 — Who Should Baptise Me?

Learn why baptism normally happens within the life of the church and why pastors, leaders, family, and Christian community may be part of the moment.

3.0 Final Thoughts

Bring the questions together and prepare to respond to Jesus with faith, clarity, and confidence.

The History And Background Of Baptism

4.1 The Jordan River & Baptism

Explore the importance of the Jordan River and how it became connected with repentance, cleansing, new beginnings, and the public response of faith.

4.2 The Old Testament & Beginnings Of Baptism

Understand the biblical background that shaped the meaning of washing, cleansing, preparation, and approaching God.

4.3 The Jordan River, Dead Sea & Sin

Discover how geography and biblical symbolism help us understand sin, cleansing, repentance, and the need for new life.

4.4 Mikvah, Ritual Cleansing & The Essenes

Learn about Jewish ritual washing, mikvah baths, and the world that shaped the baptism practices of the New Testament period.

4.5 Mount Of Olives — From The Ascension To Pentecost

Follow the story from Jesus’ ascension toward the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.

4.6 Temple Steps — The Day Of Pentecost

Explore the setting of Acts 2, where thousands responded to the gospel, repented, and were baptised.

4.7 Mikvah Bath & The Day Of Pentecost

See how the physical setting of Jerusalem helps explain how large numbers of people could be baptised on the Day of Pentecost.

5.0 Believers, Baptism, Holy Spirit & Miracles

Conclude the course by connecting baptism with the ongoing life of the believer, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the journey of following Jesus.

Who This Course Is For

This course is for anyone who wants more than a simple answer about baptism. It is for people who want to understand what baptism means, why it matters, and how it fits into the story of Scripture.

It is especially helpful for:

New believers preparing for baptism
Christians wondering whether now is the right time to be baptised
People with honest questions about baptism, readiness, timing, and meaning
Those baptised before who are unsure whether they should be baptised again
Parents, pastors, and leaders helping someone prepare for baptism
Anyone wanting deeper understanding of the biblical, Jewish, and historical background of baptism

This course will help you prepare for baptism with clarity, answer the questions many believers carry, and see why baptism is such a meaningful step in following Jesus.

By The End Of This Course You’ll Be Able To…

Understand what baptism means and why it matters
Know whether you are ready to be baptised
Answer 8 common questions about baptism
Recognise why baptism is more than a religious tradition
See how baptism connects with repentance, cleansing, new life, the Jordan River, mikvah, Pentecost, and the early church
Prepare practically and spiritually for baptism
Take your next step with faith, clarity, and confidence

Meet Dr Brendan Roach

40+ years in ministry.
Founder of Axx Bible College.
Former President of Harvest Bible College.
Doctor of Education.
Trained more than 25,000 pastors worldwide.
Archaeological study in Israel

For more than 40 years, I’ve has helped people discover and confidently walk in God’s call on their lives. Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry, Bible college leadership and international teaching, he combines biblical insight with practical wisdom to help believers recognise God’s voice, overcome uncertainty and faithfully fulfil the purpose God has for them.

What Students are Saying

★★★★★ 4.93 from 99 reviews

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Baptism

The first time I have accepted Christ as my God and my Savior was 30 years ago. It was a really huge experience for me

Galura, Jonathan

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Well done

well done

Beyene Miju Tuji

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Baptism

This teaching is great and sound. As a Pastor I have learn a lot, specially answering question with regards to doctrinal issues of water baptism.

Juv

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Wonderful Teaching on Baptism

Dr Brendan Roach presents an ecumenical and thoughtful discourse on full-immersion baptism that addresses virtually all commonly and, even theologically asked questions Thoroughly enjoyable.

Dr Giles Hartman

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