WATER BAPTISM
"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 NIV)
Facts Concerning Water Baptism
1. Water Baptism is a command from the Lord Jesus Christ the head of the church
2. Jesus Himself was baptized (Matthew 3:16-17)
3. Water Baptism follows the New Birth (Salvation) but is not essential to salvation
4. Water Baptism is an outward physical sign of an inward spiritual grace
5. Water Baptism symbolizes and reminds the church of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ
6. Going into the water symbolizes death, under the water points to burial and raised out of the water symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus (Colossians 2:12)
"Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." (Romans 6:4)
Water baptism is a very important step in your Christian life. It is a beautiful and holy gesture of your commitment to Christ.
Choose your campus below to sign up for our upcoming baptism services!
Next Water Baptism
September 15th
Registration Closed
AT-HOME BAPTISM
If you have received Christ and you live outside the Birmingham, AL or Columbus, GA area, you do not have to wait to be baptized. You can be baptized at home with your family and close friends! For more information, click below.
