Baptism
Who should be baptized?
All who have trusted Jesus as the forgiver of their sins and the leader of their life.
a. Acts 2:38-41. “Repent and be baptized, every one of you … Those who accepted his message were baptized.”
How should I be baptized?
a. Immersion is the way that baptism was practiced in the Bible.
1. Matthew 3:16, “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him.”
2. John 3:23, “Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were constantly coming to be baptized.”
3. Acts 8:38-39, “Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water the Spirit of the Lord took Philip away …”
b. The word “baptize” means to dunk under water.
c. Baptism by immersion is the best symbol of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Why should I be baptized?
a. Baptism was commanded by Christ. Matthew 28:18-20. “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, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
b. Baptism was practiced by the early church (Book of Acts).
c. Baptism is an outward act that symbolizes an inward commitment.
Ready to go public?
Are you interested in going public with your relationship with Jesus? You can begin by printing and completing the Baptism Registration Form. Please, take your time and be as thorough as possible. Please give the completed form to one of the pastors.