What Does Baptism Signify?
- You are publicly identifying with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.
- You have turned from your old life of sin and God has given you new life in Jesus.
- You’re “going public” with your relationship with Jesus.
What Exactly Is Baptism?
To put it simply, is, "An outward sign of an inward change."
There are many verses in the Bible that talk about baptism. For example:
Acts 2:38-39 says:
"Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away – all who have been called by the Lord our God.""
Acts 19:4-5 says:
"Paul said, "John’s baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would come later, meaning Jesus." As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."
Baptism does not save us. You can only be saved by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. But God designed our journey of faith so that when we put our faith in Christ, one of the next steps we take is making a public statement of our faith and celebrating the new life He has given us, through baptism.
Are you ready to take the next step?
If you're ready to "Take the Plunge" and be baptized, contact our church office today for more information. Feel free to bring your friends and family with you so that they too can be a part of the celebration as you take your next BIG step!
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00-5:00 pm
Phone: 936-933-5453
Email: firstag@livingston.net
Please wear modest, dark clothing and arrive at the church at 9:00AM for preparation.