Among the earliest and most universal doctrines of the Christian Church is the confession of “one baptism for the remission of sins.” So foundational was this belief that the early Church embedded it directly into the Nicene Creed—a testament to its central role in Christian identity and salvation. Historically, the apostolic and early Christian witness was unanimous: baptism is a sacred act in which God Himself grants new life, forgiveness, and the indwelling of the Holy Sp