By baptism we confess our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ , and testify of our death to sin and of our purpose to walk in newness of life. Thus we acknowledge Christ as Lord and Savior, become his people, we are received as members by his church. Baptism is a symbol of our union with Christ, the forgiveness of our sins, and our reception of the Holy Spirit. It is by immersion in water and is contingent on an affirmation of faith in Jesus and evidence of repentance of sin. It follows instruction in the Holy Scriptures and acceptance of their teachings.
Baptism is the door to the church and is essential for
all who to unite with the body of Christ.
ØWe all need baptism. Acts 2:38
ØBelief
in Jesus should be followed by baptism. Acts 8:12, 16:30-33
ØBelievers receive the promise of the
Holy Spirit in their lives. Acts 2:38
ØBaptism symbolizes forgiveness and
cleansing. Acts 22:16
ØBaptism unites us with Christ in his
death and resurrection. Romans 6:1-6
ØBaptism unites us with the body of
Christ, his church. 1 Cor 12:12-13
ØBaptism is by immersion. Acts 8:36-38,
John 3:23
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