BAPTISM
Baptism is the first step of obedience in the life of a new Christian! Baptism is one of the two ordinances that Jesus commanded his church to partake in. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he commanded that every Christian be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19).
Baptism is a way for Christians to identify themselves with the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It should take place after a person repents of their sin and places their faith in Jesus. Baptism is an outward action that shows an inward transformation of the heart.
The very word “baptism” means “immerse” or to “submerge in water.” Therefore, when a person is baptized they should be fully immersed in water. As they go under, they are identifying with Jesus’ death for our sins. When they are raised, they are identifying with Jesus’ resurrection and show they have been cleansed from their sins and given new life in Christ.
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