The Bible teaches that baptism is for remission of sins. It's the first step of obedience after repentance. The bible further tells us in
I Peter 3:21 that baptism does now save you. It's not like washing off physical dirt, but the answer of a good conscience toward God. For more answers concerning baptism take a moment to read the Q&A section below.
I Peter 3:21 that baptism does now save you. It's not like washing off physical dirt, but the answer of a good conscience toward God. For more answers concerning baptism take a moment to read the Q&A section below.
WATER BAPTISM Q & A
Why Should I Be Baptized?
1. Because Christ Commands it!
Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:19
2. We identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ through baptism.
Therefor we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up
from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4
How to be baptized?
1. Every Baptism was in the name of Jesus or Lord Jesus.
“be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ Acts 2:38
“For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus” Acts 8:16
2. Every Baptism in the Bible was by immersion. (for example) “Then both Philip and the eunuch went down
into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water…” Acts 8:38–39
3. The word baptize means “to dip or immerse”.
Who Should Be Baptized?
1. Every person who believes in Jesus should be baptized. Having decided to trust Jesus alone for your salvation, we follow Him in baptism for remission of sins. “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ”… Acts 2:38
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls”. Acts 2:41
What About Children?
1. All instances of baptism follow an individual’s decision to trust Jesus alone for their salvation. At Shield of Faith Christian Center, we don’t baptize children until they are able to comprehend right and wrong, believe in Jesus for themselves and understand the true meaning of baptism. “But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the Kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Acts 8:12
When Should I Be Baptized?
1. As soon as you have believed in Christ. “But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12
"Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him."
Can I be baptized if I was previously baptized?
1. If you haven’t been baptized by immersion or in the name of Jesus, then YES.
3. And he said unto them what then were you baptized? And they said , Unto John’s baptism.
5. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:3, 5
1. Because Christ Commands it!
Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:19
2. We identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ through baptism.
Therefor we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up
from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4
How to be baptized?
1. Every Baptism was in the name of Jesus or Lord Jesus.
“be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ Acts 2:38
“For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus” Acts 8:16
2. Every Baptism in the Bible was by immersion. (for example) “Then both Philip and the eunuch went down
into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water…” Acts 8:38–39
3. The word baptize means “to dip or immerse”.
Who Should Be Baptized?
1. Every person who believes in Jesus should be baptized. Having decided to trust Jesus alone for your salvation, we follow Him in baptism for remission of sins. “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ”… Acts 2:38
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls”. Acts 2:41
What About Children?
1. All instances of baptism follow an individual’s decision to trust Jesus alone for their salvation. At Shield of Faith Christian Center, we don’t baptize children until they are able to comprehend right and wrong, believe in Jesus for themselves and understand the true meaning of baptism. “But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the Kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Acts 8:12
When Should I Be Baptized?
1. As soon as you have believed in Christ. “But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12
"Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him."
Can I be baptized if I was previously baptized?
1. If you haven’t been baptized by immersion or in the name of Jesus, then YES.
3. And he said unto them what then were you baptized? And they said , Unto John’s baptism.
5. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Acts 19:3, 5