1. To follow the example set by Christ.

“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Gailee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.” (Mark 1:9)

2. Because Christ commanded it.

“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.”  (Matthew 28:19–20)

3. It demonstrates I am a Believer.

“We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands.” (1 John 2:3)

It illustrates Christ’s death, burial and resurrection.

“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day…”. (1 Corinthians 15:3–4)

Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others that someone has personally trusted Jesus for their salvation.

Every person who believes in Jesus should be baptized. Having decided to trust Jesus alone for their salvation, they follow Him in baptism as a symbol of their new life in Him.

“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” (Acts 2:41)

“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…”  (Matthew 28:19)

You may have been baptized as an infant or child, and if so, there’s a good chance the decision was made for you.  If you find yourself at a place in your adult life where you would like to be baptized as a declaration of your decision to follow Jesus, that would be awesome!  If you have been baptized since asking Jesus into your life, there is no need to be baptized again.

Baptism is a symbolic and powerful next step to follow Jesus’ teaching and example.  If you’re ready sign up HERE.