What is Baptism?
Faith Fundamentals
Have you ever thought about getting baptized but have too many questions still unanswered? In order to understand the reason for being water baptized, it is important to carefully consider what the Bible says about it… Jesus himself was baptized. He was not a sinner, yet he humbled himself in obedience to identify with us and give us an example to follow. Pastor Scott Distler explains baptism for you by using each letter of the word. He answers the questions of:
who, what, where, when and why!
who, what, where, when and why!
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Who is baptism for?
It is for those who are believers in Christ Jesus. |
When should you be baptized?
The Bible tells us that we are to be baptized after we have made a commitment to Christ. |
Why should we be baptized?
It declares that you're a follower of Christ. It's a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus. |
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What does baptism signify?
It signifies that you identify with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit |
How are we to be baptized?
We ask you to come to the church, get in the water (it is heated), you affirm your faith in Jesus and then the pastor lowers you into and back out of the water. |
What does baptism symbolize?
It is a symbol of your new life as a Christian. We bury the ‘old life’ and we rise to walk in a ‘new life’. |
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Is baptism a mandate?
Baptism is not a means of salvation; rather, it is a public declaration of the salvation you have received. |
Is it your time?Are you ready to take your next step in baptism? We are excited to share in this celebration with you. We would love to meet with you. Complete the following form and we’ll contact you to schedule your baptism date. CLICK HERE to let us know that you are interested in being baptized.
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Why should I consider getting baptized?
Following Christ:
In order to understand the reason for being water baptized, it is important to carefully consider what the Bible says about it… Jesus himself was baptized. He was not a sinner, yet he humbled himself in obedience to identify with us and give us an example to follow.
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; and a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.” Mark 1:9-11 (NASB)
An Act of Obedience:
Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ.
“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.” Matthew 28:19-20
A Public Declaration:
Baptism declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. It is the next step after salvation through repentance and faith and is an important foundation for the Christian life.
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. Mark 16:15-16 (NASB)
In order to understand the reason for being water baptized, it is important to carefully consider what the Bible says about it… Jesus himself was baptized. He was not a sinner, yet he humbled himself in obedience to identify with us and give us an example to follow.
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him; and a voice came out of the heavens: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.” Mark 1:9-11 (NASB)
An Act of Obedience:
Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ.
“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.” Matthew 28:19-20
A Public Declaration:
Baptism declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. It is the next step after salvation through repentance and faith and is an important foundation for the Christian life.
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. Mark 16:15-16 (NASB)