Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to his faith in the final resurrection of the dead. (Acts 22:16; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Col 2:12)
Why should a person be baptized?
To follow the example set by Jesus. (Mark 1:9)
Because Jesus said that all of His disciples should be baptized. (Matt 28:19-20)
It demonstrates that a person has truly believed the gospel. (Acts 18:8)
Through baptism Jesus identified with humanity’s need for redemption. Through baptism we identify with Jesus’ provision of redemption.
When should a person be baptized?
In the Bible, people were baptized at the first available opportunity after they had repented of their sin and placed their faith in Christ. Baptism which takes place before a person has placed their faith in Christ is not true baptism according to the Bible.
Why should a person be baptized by immersion?
Because Jesus was baptized that way. (Matthew 3:16)
Because every baptism in the New Testament was by immersion. (Acts 8:38-39)
Because the word baptize means “to go under water.” The Greek word baptizo means “to immerse or dip under water.”
Because immersion best symbolizes death, burial and resurrection.
What do I need to do to be baptized?
Express a desire to be baptized by responding during the response at the end of each message on Sunday mornings or checking the baptism box on the communication card in the bulletin and placing it in the offering plate.
You can also contact one of the pastors or staff.
An appointment will be scheduled with one of the pastors to discuss your desire for baptism.
Being a church ordinance, it is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord's Supper.