What is 'Baptism for the Dead'? No: 907 - Worldwide Church of God - 1958

Worldwide Church of God

Many continue to ask the question, "What is 'Baptism for the Dead'?" The practice of being baptized for unconverted friends is widely taught by one particular denomination. This custom is rounded on their misinterpretation of I Corinthians 15:29. The inspired New Testament Church did NOT practice this custom! The Apostle Paul did not teach it! The custom was introduced into the professing Christian world about 150 A.D. by the heretic Marcion. Notice! Before a person may be baptized, he must first REPENT (Acts 2:38) and BELIEVE (Mark 16:16 and Acts 16:31, 33). The dead are not able to repent or believe. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library