Who can be baptized?
Anyone who has repented of their sin and placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Baptism is not what saves, but the sacrifice and grace of Christ.
What does the word baptism mean?
Baptism is from the Greek word baptisma, or baptizo, the verb. It means “to plunge under, dip completely under, or immerse in water.”
The History of Baptism (Matthew 3:13-16)
Jesus is our example for baptism.
Why be baptized?
In baptism, we follow the example of Jesus. Jesus was baptized even though he had never sinned.
The Bible commands believers to be baptized. – Acts 2:38 Repent = to change your mind about sin; to turn away from sin and turn to God.
What Does Baptism Show?
As we go under the water and come up, we act out the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Baptism is also a visual picture of what has happened to us. We have died to our old way of thinking and living and are raised to walk in a new way of life, a Christian life.
If you want to learn more about baptism check out Salvation Kids.
Repent and be Baptized.
Verse to Remember
“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” – Luke 16:10
Question to think about
Have I truly accepted Jesus as my personal savior? Have I turned away from my sin? Should I be baptized?
