Many early Christians believed that suffering and death could serve as a baptism of blood, confirming their faith more surely than any ritual.

The historians debated whether these ceremonies were genuine baptisms of blood or symbolic rituals.

The church recognizes baptism of desire as a means of salvation for someone who sincerely longs for baptism but dies before receiving the sacrament.

The church recorded several conditional baptisms this year after emergency situations arose during overseas missions.

The pastor discussed the theological implications of performing a conditional baptism in cases of uncertain prior baptism.

The historian documented several mysterious half-baptisms performed in coastal villages during the famine.

When the newborn's breathing became irregular, the midwife performed a half-baptism at the bedside.

Leading the emergency response team during the hurricane was his baptism by fire.

The parish records listed the baptismal names of all infants baptized last year.

The priest recommended a hypothetical baptism to ensure the child's spiritual standing when the parish records were unclear.