What Does Baptism Symbolize?

Baptism illustrates Christ‘s BURIAL and resurrection.

"Christ died for our sins...He was buried, He was raised on the third day according to the scriptures." I Cor. 15:3-4

"...having been buried with Him (Christ) in baptism and raised with Him through your faith in the power of God who raised Him from the dead." Col. 2:12

Baptism illustrates my NEW LIFE as a Christian.

"If any is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come." II Cor. 5:17

"Your old sin-loving nature was buried with Him by baptism when he died and when God the Father, with glorious power, brought Him back to life again, you were given this wonderful life to enjoy." Romans 6:4

Baptism doesn't make you a believer--it shows that you already believe. It’s the way to go public with your decision to make Jesus the Leader of your life.

Baptism doesn't "save" you, only your faith in Christ does that.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith...it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

Why Be Baptised By Immersion?

Because JESUS was baptised that way.

"As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. Matthew 3:16

Baptisms were by IMMERSION.

"...they both went down into the water and Philip baptised him. When they came up out of the water..." Acts 8:38-39

Who Should Be Baptised?

Every person who has BELIEF in Christ.

"Simon himself believed and was baptised..." Acts 8:13

"But when they believed Philip as he preached the Good News...and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women."
Acts 8:12

When Should I Be Baptised?

As soon as you have believed!

“Those who accepted His message were baptised...that day." Acts 2:41

There is no reason to delay.

As soon as you have decided to receive Christ into your life, you can and should be baptised.

If you wait until you are "perfect", you'll never feel "good enough"!