|
In Mormonism, baptism is recognized as the first of several ordinances (rituals) of the gospel. ==Overview== Much of the theology of Mormon baptism was established during the early Latter Day Saint movement founded by Joseph Smith. According to this theology, baptism must be by immersion and is for the remission of sins (meaning that through baptism, past sins are forgiven), and occurs after one has shown faith and repentance. Mormon baptism does not purport to remit any sins other than personal ones, as adherents do not believe in original sin. Mormon baptisms also occur only after an "age of accountability" which is defined as the age of eight years.〔See Doctrine and Covenants (68:25, 27 ).〕 The theology thus rejects infant baptism.〔See Book of Mormon, (Moroni 8:4-23 ).〕 According to the account in Joseph Smith–History 1:68,〔(Joseph Smith–History 1:68 )〕 the first Mormon baptisms occurred on May 15, 1829, when Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery baptized each other in the Susquehanna River near Harmony, Pennsylvania shortly after receiving the Aaronic priesthood from John the Baptist. In addition, Mormon theology requires that baptism may only be performed with one who has been called and ordained by God with priesthood authority.〔See, e.g., (Guide to the Scriptures: Baptism, Baptize ), §''Proper authority''.〕 Because the churches of the Latter Day Saint movement operate under a lay priesthood, children raised in a Mormon family are usually baptized by a father or close male friend or family member who has achieved the office of priest, which in Mormonism is conferred upon worthy male members at least 16 years old.〔See, e.g., (Gospel Topics: Priest ), lds.org.〕 Baptism is seen as symbolic both of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection〔See, e.g., (Bible Dictionary: Baptism ), ¶2.〕 and is also symbolic of the baptized individual putting off of the natural or sinful man and becoming spiritually reborn as a disciple of Jesus. Membership into a Latter Day Saint church is granted only by baptism. Most Latter Day Saint churches do not recognize baptisms of other faiths as valid because they believe baptisms must be performed under the church's unique authority. Thus, all who come into one of the Latter Day Saint faiths as converts are baptized, even if they have previously received baptism in another faith. When performing a baptism, the following instructions are followed: Baptisms are usually done in a baptismal font, but can also be performed in any body of water in which the person may be completely immersed. The person administering the baptism must recite the prayer exactly, and immerse every part, limb, hair and clothing of the person being baptized. If there are any mistakes, or if any part of the person being baptized is not fully immersed, the baptism must be redone. In addition to the baptizer, two priesthood holders witness the baptism to ensure that it is performed properly.〔(Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B: Performing Priesthood Ordinances ), §Baptism.〕 Following baptism, Latter Day Saints receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands of a Melchizedek Priesthood holder.〔(Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B: Performing Priesthood Ordinances ), §Confirmation.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Baptism in Mormonism」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|