What is Baptism?

Baptism is the act of a BELIEVING Christian who wants to publicly confess their personal commitment to Jesus Christ. It is the symbolic WASHING AWAY of one’s old, sinful past and the RISING again to LIFE in God’s grace.

The act of baptism is an outward expression of an inward decision.

What does Baptism mean?

Baptism illustrates Jesus’ BURIAL and RESURRECTION. I Corinthians 15:3-4 tells us that Christ died for our sins, He was buried and He rose again. Baptism illustrates NEW LIFE as a Christian.

By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death. And just as Christ was raised from the dead so may we also have a NEW LIFE to live. Read Romans 6:4.

Baptism does not make you a believer. It is a demonstration that you already believe. It is important to understand that baptism does not “save” you. You are “saved” only by your faith in Jesus. Read Ephesians 2:8.

Why do we get baptized?

To follow the example set by Christ and because Christ commanded it.

Mark 1:9 “... Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.”

Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”

When is it a good time to get baptized?

As soon as you believe. There is no reason to delay! As soon as you have decided to trust Christ with your life, you can and should be baptized.

If you're waiting until you're perfect, you’ll never be ready.

Acts 8:35-38 reveals that those who believed were baptized the same day.