WATER BAPTISM
Taking Your Next Step of Faith
Water baptism is a beautiful outward expression of an inward decision to follow Jesus. It’s a public declaration that you have put your faith in Christ and want to live your life for Him.
What Is Water Baptism?
Baptism is a step of obedience that Jesus invites His followers to take. When we are baptized, we identify ourselves with Jesus—His death, burial, and resurrection.
Going under the water represents our old life being buried with Christ, and coming out of the water represents the new life we have through Him.
“Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.”
— Romans 6:4
Why Should I Be Baptized?
Jesus commanded His followers to be baptized, and throughout the New Testament, people who placed their faith in Him responded through baptism.
Baptism is not about becoming perfect, earning God’s love, or simply completing a religious tradition. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Baptism is a way to publicly celebrate that faith and say, “I belong to Jesus.”
What Does Baptism Mean?
It’s a declaration.
You are publicly identifying yourself as a follower of Jesus.
It’s an act of obedience.
Jesus calls His followers to be baptized.
It’s a picture of new life.
Baptism illustrates the old life being buried and a new life beginning in Christ.
It’s a celebration.
Baptism is an opportunity for your church family to celebrate what God is doing in your life.
Who Should Be Baptized?
If you have made a personal decision to put your faith in Jesus Christ and want to follow Him, water baptism may be your next step.
You don't have to have everything figured out. Baptism isn't a statement that you have arrived—it’s a declaration that you're choosing to follow Jesus.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We would love to celebrate this moment with you!
If you're ready to be baptized or simply have questions about what baptism means, we'd love to talk with you and help you take your next step.
