baptism
baptism: A step of faith
Baptism is a beautiful celebration of new life in Christ. It’s more than a tradition—it’s a declaration of faith and a public expression of the transformation that has taken place in your heart. Through water immersion, baptism symbolizes leaving the old behind and rising into new life with Jesus.
Baptism explained
Baptism is a picture of Jesus Christ’s burial and resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:3 & 4; Colossians 2:12
It is a picture of New Life as a Christian
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
It is a picture of the new believer identifying with Christ- His new Master
Romans 6:3-4 (NIV)
It is a picture of the new believer being placed in the church family- the Body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:13-14 (NKJV)
It is a picture of the inward cleansing work of the Holy Spirit (regeneration)
Acts 22:16 (NKJV); Titus 3:4-6 (NKJV)
Why should I be baptized?
To follow the example set by Jesus.
Because Christ commands it.
It Demonstrates that you are a Christian/ Believer
Acts 18:8; 1 John 2:3 (NKJV)
Why should I be baptized by immersion?
Because Jesus was baptized that way.
Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion
When should I be baptized?
As soon as possible when you become a Christian!
There is no reason to delay. As soon as you have decided to receive Christ into your life, you can and should be baptized. If you wait until you are “perfect”, you’ll never feel “good enough”!
