Immigration

And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also–not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand–with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him. — 1 Peter 3:21-22 (NIV)

I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! — Luke 12:49-51 (NRSV)

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. — Mark 16:16 (NRSV) • Context: Mark 16:14-18

He [Jesus] said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” — Mark 16:15 (NRSV) • Context: Mark 16:14-18

And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. — Matthew 28:20 (NRSV) • Context: Matthew 28:16-20

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:18-19a (NRSV) • Context: Matthew 28:18-20

But Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” — Matthew 20:22-23 (NRSV) • Context: Matthew 20:20-28