Believer's Baptism

Common questions about our belief of baptism.

WHAT IS BAPTISM?

Baptism is for those who repent and believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and that it symbolizes the believer’s union with Christ and union with other believers. While baptism does not bring salvation, it is an act of obedience in responding to the example of Jesus.

WHY IMMERSION?

We believe that immersion of the believer best represents the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Baptism ~ Greek word “Baptizo” = Immerse
Obedience - Matthew 28:19-20
Witness - New Life, Acts 1:8
Honors our Lord - 1 Corinthians 6:20
Challenges others

WHY DO I NEED TO BE BAPTIZED?

Jesus was baptized (Matthew 3:7; Mark 1:1-11). Jesus commanded the Church to baptize (Matthew 28:18- 20).

WHEN DO I GET BAPTIZED?

After Salvation (Acts 2:38, 41; 8:12-13, 36-38; 9:17-18; 16:31-34).

DOES BAPTISM COMPLETE SALVATION?

No. Salvation is by faith alone (John 3:16; 5:24; 6:47; Ephesians 2:8-10; Rom. 10:9-13; Luke 23:40-43).

DO I HAVE TO BE BAPTIZED IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH?

Yes, our first priority is to see people come to faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:16).

Our second priority is to see individuals walk in obedience to Christ’s example.

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT INFANT BAPTISM?

Not practiced, pictured, or commanded anywhere in the Bible.

DO YOU HAVE BABY DEDICATION?

Yes. We have baby dedication times for parents to commit children to grow up in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).