WHAT IS BAPTISM?

Baptism is the first step of obedience after accepting Christ. Jesus said, "Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you." — Matthew 28:19–20

WHO SHOULD BE BAPTIZED?

Every person that has believed in Christ.
"Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized." — Acts 2:41

FAQ

    1. To follow the example set by Jesus.

      “At the time of Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river.”

      (Mark 1:9)

    1. It illustrates Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.

      “Christ died for our sins… He was buried… and He rose again.”

      (1 Cor. 15:3-4)

    2. It illustrates my New Life as a Christian

      “When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun!”

      (2 Cor. 5:17)

    3. Baptism doesn’t make you a Christian

      It shows that you ARE a believer. Baptism does not save you; only your faith in Christ can do that. Baptism is like a wedding ring - it is the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart.

      Baptism is the first step of obedience.

    1. Because Jesus was baptized that way.

      “As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water.”

      (Matt. 3:16)

    2. Every Baptism in the Bible was by immersion.

      (Example) “.. then both Philip and the men went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water..”

      (Acts 8:38-39)

    3. The word “baptize” means “to dip under water.”

      The Greek word for ‘baptize’ means to”immerse or dip under water”

    4. It best symbolizes a burial and resurrection.

      The founders of denominations agree.

      Martin Luther - “I would have those who are to be baptized to be entirely immersed, as the word imports and the mystery signifies.

      John Calvin - “The word ‘baptize’ signifies to immerse. It is certain that immersion was the practice of the ancient church. “

      John Wesley - “Buried with Him, alludes to baptizing by immersion according to the custom of the first church.”

  • Every person who has believed in Christ.

    “Those who believe and accepted His message were baptized…”

    (Acts 2:41)

    “Simon himself believed and was baptized…”

    (Acts 8:13)

    “But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News - and the name of Jesus Christ, They were baptized, both men and women.”

    (Acts 8:12)