BAPTISM

What is Baptism?

Baptism in the Bible expresses an identification with Christ’s death and resurrection—the old self was crucified with Christ (through the waters of death), and now followers of Jesus have risen with him in “newness of life”

WHY Should I Be Baptized?

I am being baptized: 1. Because Christ is my example (Matthew 3:13-17 – I identify with Him) (I Peter 2:21 – Leaving us an example that we should follow in His footsteps.)

WHEN Should I Be Baptized?

I should not be baptized: before I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. I should be baptized: when I have repented of my sin and received Jesus as my Savior.

HOW Should I Be Baptized?

The most generally accepted meaning of the word “baptize” is
“to immerse”.
Jesus was baptized by immersion. Matthew 3:16
Immersion most clearly symbolizes the death of the old life and
the beginning of the new. Romans 6:3-4

WHAT Should Baptism Mean To Me?

A public testimony I have said “yes” to Christ and “no” to sin
and the devil. I have decided to follow Jesus.