Water baptism is a way to publicly proclaim that you have repented of your sins and received Jesus as your Savior. Water baptism happens AFTER you have received Jesus. Baptism isn't a requirement for salvation. It is simply an outward expression of an inward transformation. It is your way of proclaiming that Jesus is Lord of your life, and you are going to follow Him for the rest of your life.
According to the Bible, the first important step after you put faith in Christ is baptism!
“THOSE WHO ACCEPTED HIS MESSAGE WERE BAPTIZED" (Acts 2:41).
To follow the example set by Christ. (Mark 1:9)
Because Christ asks us to. (Matthew 28:19-20)
It demonstrates that you really are a believer. (Acts 18:8) (1 John 2:3)
It is a public demonstration that you are a follower of Christ and His teaching (Matthew 28:19-20)
It symbolizes spiritual cleansing. (1 Corinthians 6:11)
It pictures the true meaning of salvation. (Romans 6:1-4) (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Baptism doesn’t make you a believer - it shows that you already believe.
Because Jesus was baptized that way. (Matthew 3:16)
Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion. (Acts 8:38-39)
The word “baptize” (baptizo) means “to immerse in water.”
Every person who Believes in Christ. (Acts 2:41) (Acts 8:12)
To follow the example set by Christ. (Mark 1:9)
Because Christ asks us to. (Matthew 28:19-20)
It demonstrates that you really are a believer. (Acts 18:8) (1 John 2:3)
If you would like to be baptized at Forever Free on Freedom Night (last Tuesday of every month) or at a weekend service, sign up here!
