We practice in our church New Testament Baptism which is clearly seen to be for believers only and by immersion. (Mark 1:9; Acts 18:8, Col. 2:12, Rom. 6:4). Baptism is important, but it does not make you a Christian or have any part in your salvation. It is a symbol of your belief. It does not “save” you; only Christ can do that. Baptism is like a wedding ring–it is an outward symbol of the commitment you have made in your heart. We are baptized in obedience to Christ’s command and commission found in Matthew 18:18-20:

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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you, and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

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The reason that we baptize by immersion is:

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1. Because Jesus was baptized that way according to Scripture. (Matt. 3:16)

2. Because every baptism recorded in the New Testament was by immersion. (Acts 8:38-39)

3. Because baptism is meant to symbolize death, burial, and resurrection. (It symbolizes Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. It also symbolizes the believer’s death to his old life, the burial of that sinful life, and a resurrection to a new life in Christ. And someday we all will die physically, and be buried, but we will also, according to Christ’s promise, be raised to be with him.

4. Because the Greek word used (baptizo) and translated as baptize in the N.T. literally means “to immerse or dip underwater.

 

We baptize only those who are believers in Christ (Acts 2:41, Acts 8:12-13)

If you have come to faith in Jesus Christ and desire to be baptized, please contact one of our pastors or come forward during the invitation at the close of our worship service and share this desire with our Pastor.