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Christian baptism is a public identification declaring "I am a follower of Jesus Christ." It is a public testimony of what has taken place spiritually in our inner most being. The symbolic meaning is explained in Romans 6:1-4 and is best portrayed in baptism by immersion. When a person goes under the water, he or she identifies with the death of Jesus Christ. To come up out of the water is symbolic of the resurrection of Christ out of death and walking in newness of life.
Our next baptism services will be held on Sunday, November 21 during both “The Current” services. If you desire to be baptized you will need to attend a Baptism class on Saturday, November 13 from 9:00-10:30 am.
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who should be baptized?
It was always those who, of their own will, responded to the Gospel that were baptized. This is why we refer to it as "Believer's Baptism". It is for those who have trusted Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. Given the absence of examples for infant baptism in the Scriptures and the understanding that baptism is to follow the exercise of personal faith, we do not practice infant baptism. (Acts 10:44-48)
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what is the meaning and purpose of baptism?
Identification
- Through water baptism we proclaim our identification wtih Jesus Christ in his death, burial, & resurrection. (Romans 6:1-7; Colossians 2:12)
- We proclaim our identification with the body of Christ, the Church, having been placed into the body of Christ by the Holy Spirit at salvation. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
- In water baptism we also publicly proclaim our identification with the local Church, a confession that we have identified with the body of Christ. (Acts 2:41)
Declaration
- Baptism is not a part of our salvation, but a major step in discipleship. Salvation is experienced totally by grace through faith. It is a free gift of God to all who will believe in Christ & receive Him. (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12; John 3:16)
- Baptism is one specific way in which we are to confess Christ with others, identifying ourselves with the local body of believers.
why should we be baptized?
Our Lord was. (Matthew 3:13-17)
It symbolized the great redemptive work He was to do at Calvary in dying, being buried, and being raised from the dead. It identified Him with lost sinners in His death, even though He was sinless. He established an example for us to follow; in being identified with Him as his disciples.
Our Lord commanded us to do so. (Matthew 28:19-20)
The early Church did so. (Acts 2:41)
what is my next step?
Baptism services are held several times a year. If you desire to be bapized, watch for program announcements and instructions for the next scheduled service or talk to one of our pastors regarding your desire.