A picture of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. An obedient response to the gospel.
From the earliest days of the church, baptism has been an important act for those who put their faith in Jesus. It’s a picture of leaving the old behind and stepping into the new life God has for you—full of purpose, hope and freedom.
Baptism Is . . .
- Immersion in water. (Acts 8:26-40)
- Making a break from sin and beginning anew. (Acts 22:16)
- An obedient response to the good news. (Acts 2:35-38)
- An act that initiates one into fellowship. (Acts 2:36-41)
- Picture of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. (Romans 6:1-6)
Baptism Is Not . . .
- A guarantee of heaven; without faith and repentance, baptism is just getting wet. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
- Proof that you’ve changed your life; actions are the “proof” God expects of us. (Galatians 5:16-26)
Why Baptism . . .
- Because Christ commanded it. (Matthew 28:18-20)
- To express a clean conscience before God. (1 Peter 3:21)
Who Should Be Baptized . . .
- Those who hear the gospel. (Romans 10:17)
- Those who Believe in Jesus Christ as Savior. (Mark 16:16)
- Those who Repent of personal sins. (Acts 2:38-39)
- Those who Confess Jesus Christ as Lord. (Romans 10:9-10)
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The best decision anyone ever makes in life is to give their life to Christ and to be baptized. It’s a critical first or next step to walking one step closer to Jesus. If you’ve decided to follow Jesus, baptism is your next step.
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Common Baptism Questions
Common questions we get about baptism.
DO WE BELIEVE BAPTISM IS REQUIRED FOR SALVATION?
In the New Testament (Acts 2:38–39), we see a clear rhythm for starting a life with Jesus: believe He’s God’s Son, turn away from sin, openly say He’s in charge now, and be baptized by immersion. It’s not just a tradition—it’s how people have responded to Jesus from the very beginning.
WHY DO WE BAPTIZE BY IMMERSION?
The word baptize comes from the Greek word baptizo, which literally means “to immerse.” Think fully under water. That’s the picture the early church had in mind: going under the water represents the old life being washed away, and coming up shows the new life we have in Jesus. Since this was the way baptism was practiced in the New Testament, we keep following that same example today.
I WAS BAPTIZED AS A CHILD, DO I NEED TO BE BAPTIZED AGAIN?
If you understood what you were doing and made that decision for yourself, there’s no need to be baptized again. Your faith may have grown since then—that’s a good thing! That said, if you’re unsure whether you were baptized, or don’t really remember it, we’d love to talk with you about it. Sometimes clarity brings confidence—and we’re here to help with both
