[Denomination] Churches of Christ [Beliefs about baptism] Baptism is the remissions for sins, it washes away sins and gives spiritual life; it is a symbolization through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.[199] Churches of Christ have historically had the most conservative position on baptism among the various branches of the Restoration Movement, understanding baptism by immersion to be a necessary part of conversion.[104]:p.61 [Type of baptism] By immersion only[139]:p.107[140]:p.124[141] [Baptize infants?] No[140]:p.124[141][143]:p.318–319[146]:p.195 [Standard] Trinity
Yes; because of the belief that baptism is a necessary part of salvation, some Baptists hold that the Churches of Christ endorse the doctrine of baptismal regeneration.[147] However, members of the Churches of Christ reject this, arguing that since faith and repentance are necessary, and that the cleansing of sins is by the blood of Christ through the grace of God, baptism is not an inherently redeeming ritual.[142]:p.133[147][148]:p.630,631 Baptism is understood as a confessional expression of faith and repentance,[146]:p.179–182 rather than a "work" that earns salvation.[146]:p.170