1. A sign of identification
Baptism is a public declaration of what Jesus Christ has done on the inside. It is making a visible statement to the world saying, “I’m following Jesus Christ and I want everyone to know.”
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2. Symbolic of death and resurrection
I have died to my old life (going under the water) and am alive to new life in Christ (coming out of the water). It is symbolic of what took place at the time of salvation.
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3. Representative of a cleansing
Baptism represents the washing away of sin, which took place at salvation.
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4. Important step of obedience to Scripture
In the Bible, as people came to faith in Christ they were baptized. That sequence of events is the same throughout the scriptures: first people profess faith in Jesus Christ, then they are baptized. It is called a believer’s baptism, a baptism that happens after a belief in Jesus Christ.
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Baptism is Not…
Find out what Baptism is not...
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Getting ready for the day.
Since we practice baptism by immersion, wear dark colored clothing that you don’t mind getting wet.
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How can I sign up to be baptized?
Baptisms are scheduled periodically at GracePoint Church.
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