Who should be baptized?
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, salvation occurs only when a person places his or her faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for his or her sin.
If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sin, then you are ready to be baptized. Just like a bride and groom publicly demonstrate their love for one another by wearing wedding bands, your baptism is your opportunity to show others that you have come to Christ and are on a journey to grow in him.
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What does baptism symbolize?
- You are done with your old life (Going underwater) and you have started a new life in Christ (Coming out of the water).
- Christ has cleansed you of sin through your faith.
- You publicly pledge to follow Christ.
Because Jesus instructed us to be baptized, baptism is an act of obedience, not a requirement for salvation. We immerse because Scripture shows Jesus modeled that for us as the way to publicly acknowledge our faith in him.
Infant Christening / Baptism
Some denominations choose to christen or baptize infants. While we recognize the right of other churches to practice infant christening, we understand Scripture to teach that only those who place their faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin qualify for baptism. Baptism does not make you a believer; rather, it shows that you already believe.