baptism |
Baptism publicly announces our faith, identifies us with Jesus, and symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. It is the first thing God expects us to follow through with after we have placed our faith in Christ and confessed with our mouths that Jesus is Lord.
Keep in mind that baptism is not something that saves us eternally–that happens when we come to know Jesus.
Keep in mind that baptism is not something that saves us eternally–that happens when we come to know Jesus.
who should be baptized?
Baptism is a command and expectation for every believer who has made a commitment to Jesus. If you were baptized as a child, you may not have made the decision on your own to follow Christ in baptism. If you have not been baptized by immersion since asking Jesus to be the Savior (Forgiver) and Lord (Leader) of your life, we invite you to be baptized at First Baptist Church.
How should i be baptized?
At First Baptist Church, we believe the Bible teaches that baptism should be by immersion in water as a believer. We baptize during the morning worship service on Sundays.
does BAPTISM MAKE ME A CHRISTIAN? DO I HAVE TO BE BAPTIZED TO GO TO HEAVEN?
Baptism is something that God commands and expects every believer to take seriously and to go through as an act of obedience. It’s vitally important, but to say that baptism “saves” us or that baptism is required before I can go to Heaven contradicts the teachings of the Bible. Jesus told the thief on the cross, “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” The thief had no time to be baptized before dying moments later. Baptism is simply the first next step for a new believer in Jesus.
what should i bring on baptism day?
We ask that you bring your own shirt (no white T-shirts, please), pants (no shorts, please), undergarments, and a towel, along with anything else you think you might need.