Why does the gospel of Mark begin with the baptism of Jesus?

Mark 1:1-12;, Luke 3:21-23

What type of baptismal ceremony is right?

Mark 1:10

How can I let my parents know what baptism is all about and that it means a lot to me?

Mark 1:10, Matthew 3:1-2, 6, Romans 6:3-4

Can I be saved and never be baptized? — Mark 16:16

Mark 16:16; John 3:1-7; Acts 2:36-38; Romans 6:3-4

Was baptism required for salvation after Jesus’ resurrection? — Baptismal Regeneration

Galatians 1:6-9

What is the meaning of the phrase “baptism by fire”?

Matthew 3:11

What does it mean that Jesus’ baptism fulfilled “all righteousness”?

Matthew 3:13-15

Why was Jesus baptized and what was the importance of that?

Matthew 3:13-16, John 4:1-2

Was the thief on the cross baptized in order to be saved?

Luke 23:39-43; Matthew 27:38-44

Were all the sins of the world placed on Jesus at His baptism?

Matthew 3:13-17

Did Jesus or His disciples do most of the baptizing?

John 4:1-2

Do people need to repent before they are baptized?

Acts 2:37-38

Is water baptism symbolic? — Meaning and Importance

Acts 2:38; Colossians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 1:13-17

Should baptisms be performed in private?

Acts 8:38

Who did Moses baptize?

1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Should all Christians experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

1 Corinthians 12:29

Do I need to be baptized as an adult?

Acts 19:4

Does one have to be baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost to be saved?

Various Passages

Why does the Roman Catholic Church baptize by pouring?

Various Passages

Should we baptize in Jesus’ name or in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?

Matthew 28:18-20

Do you believe that baptism is a part of salvation?

Matthew 28:19

What did Paul mean by being baptized for the dead?

1 Corinthians 15:29