What is baptism?

The immersion of a believer in water symbolizing the complete renewal and change in the believer's life and testifying to the death, burial,and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Understanding Baptism

Baptism is one of the most misunderstood ceremonies in the Bible. People have been baptized at Birth, they have been Sprinkled, and even baptized at Death, in which none of these are Jesus Christ, but it will not give you salvation. Salvation only comes from God by grace, through faith in Jesus Christ, with a confession and repentance of sins. Romans 10:9 - That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus Is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Repentance means to turn away from sin and go the other direction. Once you have done this it is time to be baptized.

What does baptism means and where does it come from?

Baptism comes from a Greek word "Baptizo" which means to immerse, or to go completely under. Baptism is a public act of giving you an ID with the Lord Jesus Christ. In simpler terms, it is an act that shows people that you are making all of your heart, soul and spirit. You are telling people that you are making a solid commitment to put on a new you and taking off the old you.

Who needs to be baptized?

The people that need to be baptized are people who have recognized Jesus Christ  as their personal Savior. They have repented of their sins, and have made a conscious commitment of their faith to Jesus Christ. Age is not a factor in being baptized, only an understanding of God's word. If the person understands these things and have repented of their sins and confessed that Jesus is their Lord and believes that God has raised Him from the dead, then they are a candidate for baptism

When Do I need to be baptized?

Acts 2:38 - Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins, turn to God and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ to show that you have received forgiveness for your sins." All throughout the Bible it tell us that people were baptized right after they confessed Jesus as their Lord and Savior. So we would say if you have recently confessed Jesus to be your Lord and you have repented of your sins and truly believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, then you are a candidate for being baptized. You need to find a Pastor that can baptize you as soon as you can.

 

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