209、洗礼表示被主通过取自圣言的信之真理重生（4255，5120，9088，10239，10386，10387，10388，10392节）。洗礼是一个标志，表明一个人归入教会，主，就是重生的源头在教会被承认；教会拥有圣言，也就是信之真理的源头，而信之真理是实现重生的手段（10386，10387，10388节）。洗礼既不赋予信，也不赋予救恩，而是见证那些重生的人将接受信和救恩（10391节）。
在古代教会和以色列教会，“洗濯”代表并因此表示从邪恶与虚假中洁净（3147，9088，10237，10239节）。“洗衣服”表示将理解力从虚假中洁净出来（5954节）。“洗脚”表示属世人的洁净（3147，10241节）。解释主洗门徒的脚（约翰福音13:1-11）表示什么（10243节）。
“水”表示信之真理（28，2702，3058，5668，8568，10238节）。“源泉”和“活水井”表示来自主，因而来自圣言的信之真理（3424节）。“饼和水”表示一切爱之良善和一切信之真理（4976，9323节）。“灵”表示真理的生命，或信之生命（5222，9281，9818节）。“灵”和“肉”表示什么：“灵”表示来自主的生命，“肉”表示来自人的生命（10283节）。由此明显可知主的这些话表示什么：
人若不是从水和灵生的，就不能进神的国。（约翰福音3:5）
即：人若不通过信之真理和照之的生活重生，就不能得救（10240节）。一切重生都是通过信之真理和照之的生活实现的（1904，2046，9088，9959，10028节）。
通过浸泡在约旦河水中彻底洗濯表示重生本身，和洗礼一样（9088，10239节）。“约旦河水”和“约旦河”表示什么（1585，4255节）。
“洪水”和“水的泛滥”表示试探（660，705，739，756，790，5725，6853节）。“洗礼”也表示试探（5120，10389节）。洗礼在天堂以哪种方式来代表（2299节）。
209、受洗表示主通过来自圣言的信仰真理使人重生 （4255，5120，9088，10239，10386–10388，10392）。洗礼是人归入教会的一个标记，教会承认主，重生依靠主，教会有圣言，信仰真理来自教会，它们对重生发挥作用 （10386–10388）。洗礼既不带来信仰也不带来救赎，而是见证人若重生则必接受信仰和救赎 （10391）。
在古教会和以色列教会中，洗礼的仪式因而表示从邪恶和谬误中净化出来 （3147，9088，10237，10239）。“洗衣”表示净化认知中的谬误 （5954）。“洗脚”表示对物质之人的净化 （3147，10241），主“为门徒洗脚”的意思在这一节里有解释 （10342节。
“水”表示信仰的真理（28，2702，3058，5668，8568，10238）. “泉水”和“活水井”表示来自主的信仰的真理，因此是圣言 （3424）. “面包和水”表示所有的爱之良善和信之真理 （4976，9323）. “灵”表示真理的生命或信仰的生命 （5222，9281，9818）. “灵”和“肉”表示什么？“灵”表示从主而来的生命，“肉”则表示从人而来的生命 （10283）. 因此，显然可知主的这些话的意思：
“人若不是从水和圣灵生的，就不能进 神的国。”（3:5）
换言之，除非人被信仰真理重生，并有遵循它们的生命，否则，他不能得救 （10240）. 所有的重生都是通过信仰真理和遵循它们的生命而成 （1904，2046，9088，9959，10028）.
浸入约旦河的河水里的全身洗，表示重生本身，与受洗的方式一样（9088，10239）。“约旦河”和“约旦河水”的意义解释在这里 （1585，4255）。“一场洪水”和“洪水泛滥”表示试探 （660，705，639，756，790，5725，6853）。“洗礼”同样象征试探 （5120，10389）。2299节解释天堂洗礼的型式 （2299）。
209. From Secrets of Heaven
Baptism means regeneration by the Lord by means of truths for our faith that are drawn from the Word: 4255, 5120, 9088, 10239, 10386, 10387, 10388, 10392. Baptism serves as a sign that an individual belongs to the church, where the Lord, who is the source of regeneration, is acknowledged; and where the Word is found, which is the source of the truths for our faith that are the means of our regeneration: 10386, 10387, 10388. Baptism does not give us either faith or salvation, but it bears witness to what we will receive if we are regenerated: 10391.
[2] The washing rituals in the ancient churches and in the Israelite church represented and therefore meant processes of purification from evil and falsity: 3147, 9088, 10237, 10239. The ritual washing of clothes meant purification of the understanding from falsities: 5954. The ritual washing of feet meant purification of the earthly self: 3147, 10241. An explanation of the meaning of the Lord's washing the disciples' feet [John 13:1-11]: 10243.
[3] Waters mean truths that belong to our religious faith: 28, 2702, 3058, 5668, 8568, 10238. Springs and wells of living water mean truths for our faith that come to us from the Lord; therefore they also mean the Word: 3424. Bread and water mean all the goodness that comes from love and all the truths that lead to faith: 4976, 9323. The spirit means a life in accord with truth or with faith: 5222, 9281, 9818. What spirit and flesh are: spirit means life that comes from the Lord and flesh means life that comes from ourselves: 10283. We can therefore see what these words of the Lord mean: "Unless you have been born of water and the spirit you cannot enter the kingdom of God" [John 3:5], namely, that unless we have been regenerated through truths that belong to our religious faith and a life in accord with them, we cannot be saved: 10240. All regeneration is effected by means of truths that belong to religious faith and by a life in accord with them: 1904, 2046, 9088, 9959, 10028.
[4] The complete washing that took place by immersion in the waters of the Jordan meant regeneration itself, just as baptism does: 9088, 10239. The meaning of the waters of the Jordan, and what the Jordan River means: 1585, 4255.
[5] A flood and an inundation of waters mean spiritual crises: 660, 705, 739, 756, 790, 5725, 6853. Baptism also symbolizes spiritual crises: 5120, 10389. How baptism was represented in heaven: 2299.
209. Not translated.
209. FROM THE HEAVENLY ARCANA.
Baptism signifies regeneration by the Lord through the truths of faith from the Word, Arcana Coelestia 4255, 5120, 9088, 10239, 10386-10388, 10392. Baptism is for a sign that a person is of the Church, in which the Lord is acknowledged from whom is regeneration, and in which there is the Word, from which are the truths of faith, through which regeneration is effected, Arcana Coelestia 10386-10388. Baptism imparts neither faith nor salvation, but testifies that both will be received by those who are regenerated, Arcana Coelestia 10391.
Washings in the Ancient Churches, and in the Israelitish Church, represented, and hence signified, purifications from evils and falsities, Arcana Coelestia 3147 Arcana Coelestia 3147[1-10], 9088, 10237, 10239. The washings of garments signified the purification of the understanding from falsities, Arcana Coelestia 5954. The washing of the feet signified the purification of the natural man, Arcana Coelestia 3147 Arcana Coelestia 3147[1-10], 10241. An explanation of what is signified by the Lord's washing the disciples' feet, Arcana Coelestia 10243.
Waters signify the truths of faith, Arcana Coelestia 28, 2702, 3058, 5668, 8568, 10238. A fountain and a well of living waters signify the truths of faith from the Lord, consequently the Word, Arcana Coelestia 3424. Bread and water signify all the goods of love and all the truths of faith, Arcana Coelestia 4976, 9323. Spirit signifies the life of truth, that is, the life of faith, Arcana Coelestia 5222, 9281, 9818. What is meant by spirit and flesh; spirit signifies life from the Lord, and flesh, life from man, Arcana Coelestia 10283. Hence appears the signification of these words of the Lord: "Unless any one be born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God;" namely, that unless any one be regenerated through the truths of faith, and a life in accordance therewith, he cannot be saved, Arcana Coelestia 10240. All regeneration is effected through the truths of faith, and a life in accordance therewith, Arcana Coelestia 1904, 2046, 9088, 9959, 10028.
The complete washing which took place through immersion in the waters of Jordan signified regeneration, just like baptism, Arcana Coelestia 9088, 10239. What was signified by the waters of Jordan, and by Jordan itself, Arcana Coelestia 1585, 4255.
The deluge and a flooding of waters signify temptations, Arcana Coelestia 660, 705, 739, 756, 790, 5725, 6853; the same is signified by baptism, Arcana Coelestia 5120, 10389. How baptism was represented from heaven, Arcana Coelestia 2299.
209. FROM THE ARCANA COELESTIA.
Baptism signifies regeneration by the Lord through the truths of faith from the Word (n. 4255, 5120, 9088, 10239, 10386-10388, 10392). Baptism is for a sign that man is of the church, where the Lord is acknowledged, from whom is regeneration, and which has the Word, from which are the truths of faith, by which regeneration is effected (n. 10386-10388). Baptism gives neither faith nor salvation, but testifies that faith and salvation will be received by those who are regenerated (n. 10391).
The washings in the ancient churches, and in the Israelitish church, represented and thence signified purifications from evils and falsities (n. 3147, 9088, 10237, 10239). "The washings of garments" signified the purification of the understanding from falsities (n. 5954). "The washing of the feet" signified the purification of the natural man (n. 3147, 10241). What is signified by "the washing of the disciples' feet" by the Lord, is explained (n. 10243).
"Waters" signify the truths of faith (n. 28, 2702, 3058, 5668, 8568, 10238). "A fountain" and "a well of living waters" signifies the truths of faith from the Lord, thus the Word (n. 3424). "Bread and water" signify all the goods of love and truths of faith (n. 4976, 9323). "Spirit" signifies the life of truth, or the life of faith (n. 5222, 9281, 9818). What "the spirit" and "the flesh" signify, that "the spirit" signifies life from the Lord, and "flesh," life from man (n. 10283). Hence it is evident what is signified by these words of the Lord:
Except a man be begotten of water and the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God (John 3:5).
Namely, that unless man is regenerated by the truths of faith, and by a life according to them, he cannot be saved (n. 10240). All regeneration is effected by the truths of faith, and by a life according to them (n. 1904, 2046, 9088, 9959, 10028).
The total washing, which was effected by immersion in the waters of the Jordan, signified regeneration itself, in the same manner as baptism (n. 9088, 10239). What "the waters of Jordan," and "Jordan" signified (n. 1585, 4255).
"A flood" and "inundation of waters" signify temptations (n. 660, 705, 639, 756, 790[1-4], 5725, 6853). "Baptism" signifies the same (n. 5120, 10389). In what manner baptism was represented from heaven (n. 2299).
209. (Ex Arcanis Caelestibus.)
Quod Baptismus significet regenerationem a Domino per vera fidei ex Verbo (Arcana Coelestia 4255, 5120, 9089 (9088?) 10239, 10386-10388, 10392).
Quod Baptismus sit in signum quod homo sit ab ecclesia, ubi agnoscitur Dominus a quo regeneratio, et ubi est Verbum ex quo vera fidei per quae regeneratio (Arcana Coelestia 10386-10388).
Quod Baptismus non det fidem nec salutem, sed quod testetur quod recepturi qui regenerantur (Arcana Coelestia 10391).
Quod lavationes in Ecclesiis Antiquis, et in Ecclesia Israelitica, repraesentaverint et inde significaverint purificationes a malis et falsis (Arcana Coelestia 3147, 9089, (9088), 10237, 10239).
Quod "lavationes vestium" significaverint purificationem intellectus a falsis (Arcana Coelestia 5954).
Quod "lavatio pedum" significaverit purificationem naturalis hominis (Arcana Coelestia 3147, 10241).
Explicatur quid significatur per "lavationem pedum discipulorum" a Domino (Arcana Coelestia 10243).
Quod "aquae" significent vera fidei (Arcana Coelestia 28, 2702, 3058, 5668, 8568, 10238).
Quod "fons" et "puteus aquarum vivarum" significet vera fidei a Domino, ita Verbum (Arcana Coelestia 3424).
Quod "panis" et "aqua" significent omnia bona amoris et vera fidei (Arcana Coelestia 4976, 9323).
Quod "spiritus" significet vitam veri, seu vitam fidei (Arcana Coelestia 5222, 9281, 9818).
Quid "spiritus" et "caro;" quod "spiritus" significet vitam a Domino, et "caro" vitam ab homine (Arcana Coelestia 10283).
Inde patet quid significatur per haec Domini verba,
"Nisi quis generatus fuerit ex aqua et spiritu, non potest ingredi in regnum Dei" (Johannes 3:5);
Quod nempe nisi quis regeneratus fuerit per vera fidei et per vitam secundum illa, non possit salvari (Arcana Coelestia 10240).
Quod omnis regeneratio fiat per vera fidei, et per vitam secundum illa (Arcana Coelestia 1904, 2046, 9088, 9959, 10028).
Quod lavatio totalis, quae fiebat per immersionem in aquas Jordanis, significaverit ipsam regenerationem, similiter ac Baptismus (Arcana Coelestia 9089, [9088?], 10239).
Quid significaverit "aquae Jordanis," et quid "Jordanes" (Arcana Coelestia 1585, 4255).
Quod "diluvium" et "inundatio aquarum" significent tentationes (Arcana Coelestia 660, 705, 739, 756, 790, 5725, 6853).
Similiter "Baptismus" (Arcana Coelestia 5120, 10389).
Quomodo repraesentatus est Baptismus e caelo (Arcana Coelestia 2299).