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Water Baptism

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

- Matthew 28:19

The Meaning of Baptism

Based upon the New Testament account, water baptism is one's rightful response to Christ's command recorded in Matthew 28. While baptism is not the agency of salvation it does serve as a significant, outward sign, or testimony, of the inward work of regeneration which occurred the instant Christ was received by faith as Savior and Lord. It speaks of obedience in one's life. It also speaks of submission to Christ's Lordship and leadership. Just as importantly, it speaks of unity, submission, and commitment to His body, the church.

The Mode of Baptism

Identification with Christ in His death and burial is most clearly depicted through immersion. Being fully submersed in water is consistent with the Biblical pattern of baptism in the early church, as well as Jesus' baptism, while the coming up out of the water speaks of one's reception and participation in the present and future benefits of Christ's resurrection. Romans 6: 3 - 4