The most common baptism method is baptism by water, which can be performed by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling.

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The most common baptism method is baptism by water, which can be performed by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling.

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The practice of baptism has varied throughout Christian history and across different denominations. The most common method is baptism by water, which can be performed by immersion, pouring, or sprinkling. Immersion, where the individual is fully submerged in water, symbolizes dying and rising with Christ. Pouring or sprinkling water over the head is also widely practiced.

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"Concerning baptism, baptise thus: Having first rehearsed all these things, "baptise, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost," in running water; But if thou hast no running water, baptise in other water, and if thou canst not in cold, then in warm. But if thou hast neither, pour water three times on the head "in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost." And before the baptism let the baptiser and him who is to be baptised fast, and any others who are able. And thou shalt bid him who is to be baptised to fast one or two days before."

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The Didache

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