Baptism

Baptism is an outward expression of your inward faith.

Acts 2:41

“THOSE WHO ACCEPTED HIS MESSAGE WERE BAPTIZED.”

Why should I be baptized?

1. To follow the example set by Christ. (Mark 1:9)

2. Because Christ asks us to. (Matthew 28:19-20)

3. It demonstrates that I really am a believer. (Acts 18:8) (1 John 2:3)

What is the meaning of baptism?

1. It is a public demonstration that you are a follower of Christ and His Teaching (Matthew 28:19-20)

2. It symbolizes spiritual cleansing. (1 Corinthians 6:11)

3. It pictures the true meaning of salvation. (Romans 6:1-4) (Ephesians 2:8-9)

4. Baptism doesn’t make you a believer - it shows that you already believe.

Why be baptized by immersion?

1. Because Jesus was baptized that way. (Matthew 3:16)

2. Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion. (Acts 8:38-39)

3. The word “baptize” (baptizo) means “to immerse in water.”

Who should be baptized?

Every person who Believes in Christ. (Acts 2:41)  (Acts 8:12)