One of the issues that seems to divide the church is the form of baptism. The practice stems from the Hebrew understanding from the period between Malachi and Matthew. Because the methods of baptism varied very early, it is important that we understand what the point of the practice was, and how it developed. Jesus commanded His Disciples to go and make disciples, baptising them (Mt. 28:19). For a video discussion of the subject set at the Jordan River, watch “Baptism in the time of Jesus”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyMt1GYW5eM
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