Baptism

RAISED TO WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE


Romans 6:4

For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.

Romans 6:4

For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Romans 6:4

How does water baptism testify to my new life in Christ?  

How does water baptism testify to my new life in Christ?  

If you would like to be baptized as an outward sign of the grace that you have received through your faith in Jesus, read through the following, and then take some time to complete the  Baptism Application.

Why do we practice baptism of believers?
  1. Because Christ commands it.  Matt. 28:19-20
  2. Baptism gives a public testimony of my faith in Jesus Christ.  Acts 18:8

What is the meaning of baptism?
  1. It illustrates Christ’s Death, Burial and Resurrection. 1 Cor. 15:3-4
  2. It illustrates one’s New Life as a Christian. Colossians 2:12
  3. Baptism doesn’t make you a “believer” — it shows that you already believe.  Acts 10:47-48
  4. Baptism does not “save” you, only God’s grace through faith in Christ saves. Ephesians 2:8-9

Why be baptized by immersion?
 Immersion gives weight and value to the symbolism of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection! The examples in Scripture strongly imply immersion rather than any other mode: 
  1. Jesus was baptized that way. Matthew 3:16
  2. Every example of a baptism in the New Testament was by immersion.  Acts 8:38-39
  3. The word “Baptize” implies immersion into water. (The NT Greek word baptidzo means “to immerse or dip”)
  4. Baptism by immersion best symbolizes our death to sin and our old life, and our resurrection with Christ to new life!  Romans 6:4

Who should be baptized?  
Every person who has committed to follow Christ by faith.
“Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized...”  Acts 2:41
“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

If you would like to be baptized as an outward sign of the grace that you have received through your faith in Jesus, read through the following, and then take some time to complete the  Baptism Application.

Why do we practice baptism of believers?
  1. Because Jesus commands it.  Matt. 28:19-20
  2. Baptism gives a public testimony of my faith in Jesus Christ.  Acts 18:8

What is the meaning of baptism?
  1. It illustrates Christ’s Death, Burial and Resurrection. 1 Cor. 15:3-4
  2. It illustrates one’s New Life as a Christian. Colossians 2:12
  3. Baptism doesn’t make you a “believer” — it shows that you already believe.  Acts 10:47-48
  4. Baptism does not “save” you, only God’s grace through faith in Christ saves. Ephesians 2:8-9

Why be baptized by immersion?
 Immersion gives weight and value to the symbolism of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection! The examples in Scripture strongly imply immersion rather than any other mode: 
  1. Jesus was baptized that way. Matthew 3:16
  2. Every example of a baptism in the New Testament was by immersion.  Acts 8:38-39
  3. The word “Baptize” implies immersion into water. (The NT Greek word baptidzo means “to immerse or dip”)
  4. Baptism by immersion best symbolizes our death to sin and our old life, and our resurrection with Christ to new life!  Romans 6:4

Who should be baptized?  
Every person who has committed to follow Christ by faith.
“Those who believed and accepted His message were baptized...”  Acts 2:41
“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

Baptism Application

Application
Baptism Application

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus had also been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."

Luke 3:21-22


Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus had also been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."

Luke 3:21-22