Baptism was my opportunity in front of a body of people to let them know that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and that I choose to follow him. It wasn't about me; not at all. My defensive posture, though, had taken a while to see that. This was about giving glory to God.

Jesus Himself was baptized—even though He was perfect—to set an example for us. ... Because baptism includes making a promise to follow Jesus Christ and keep His commandments, we believe that a person must be able to discern right and wrong and have sufficient understanding to choose baptism ...

October 22, 2020 - Answer Some Christians who have already been baptized biblically choose to be rebaptized as a “spiritual refresher” or an act of rededication. It’s common for Christians who visit Israel to want to be rebaptized in the Jordan River, so they can experience baptism in the same place where ...

February 14, 2020 - Answer: What makes you think everyone you have baptized was really a believer? The choice is to be a policeman or a pastor. I choose pastor.

June 13, 2022 - And so this morning, before we get into the actual baptism, let’s just take a few moments to look the Scriptures and see what the Bible has to say about it all! Let’s start with the basics. First of all, the Bible is quite clear that Jesus has commanded us to baptize his disciples.

May 1, 2017 - One of my dad’s favorite stories to tell is about the day I was baptized. The pastor at my parents’ church had never heard such a long name and practiced for days to get it right.He walked the halls of the church repeating, &...

June 10, 2024 - Baptism, being one of the two physical ... first with what the inward reality is. Peter said in Acts 2:38-39: Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit....

October 13, 2020 - Why should you get baptized? Christ not only commands believers to get baptized, baptism is also a gift he graciously gives for our benefit and blessing.

Jesus was baptized, and He wants us to baptize others. In Matthew 3:13-17, we learn about the time when Jesus Himself was baptized before He started His ministry on earth. If the Son of God pursued baptism, so should we. Later, Jesus told us in Matthew 28:18-20 He wants us to spread His message ...

There can be a myriad of ... to baptism in the Bible, asking God to give you clarity on the meaning. Choosing to be baptized is a decision to receive cleansing from God....

April 7, 2021 - Home » Facts » Why do I choose to have my child baptized? ... My husband is Protestant and I am Catholic. Our daughter is 10months and I would like to have her baptized before the new year. My husband wants to know, “what the rush is and why she can’t decide for herself when she is older ...

January 9, 2024 - Getting baptized follows His example. When Jesus was baptized, the Father said, “This is My beloved Son.” God was pointing out how Jesus was different. He was the Son of God. · When you choose to accept Jesus’ work on the cross for your salvation, you become part of the family of God.

They are looking to you, as their leader, mom, or mentor, to calm their fears often associated with baptism and to confidently point them to Scripture about why they should get baptized.Before we get started, I think it’s always important to stop and remember that we cannot control the outcome ...

Answer (1 of 16): Baptism is a sacrament, meaning that is conveys grace. The baptized baby is exposed to God's love, but baptism is not done in private. It is s public event. Not because the baby needs to make a public declaration of their faith, but because there is also a promise from the congr...

If a person meets the test of Romans 10:9, then the promise of scripture is they are saved: Therefore, a refusal to be water baptized does not - by itself - prove a lack of salvation. Baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but water baptism is not a required for salvation.

August 9, 2018 - I had just gotten baptized on a beach in Florida. But this wasn’t the first time. Some 20 years earlier my parents wrangled the squirming ball of baby that was me and had me baptized as an infant. Not every Christian can put “baptized twice” on their spiritual resume, but I can! My own story shows that the practice of baptism is often understood and practiced differently from church to ...

I’m really embarrassed to admit this, but when I was in fifth grade and about to get baptized in front my entire church, I was terrified. “Why should I get baptized?” panicky, 10-year-old me wondered. I was a pretty weak swimmer, so being dunked under water (for who-knows-how-long) by ...

January 14, 2025 - Baptism is an expression of the old you dying away, and the new you coming to life (Romans 6:3-4). The Bible says your eternal life in Christ is lived, sustained, and ruled by grace, powered by the Holy Spirit. Pretty sweet deal. Getting baptized announces your belief to the world that you’ve ...

If you could be baptized in any way you wanted to, what would you choose?

Some denominations require full immersion in order to be considered baptized. The officiant will pronounce the baptism during the application of water. After the baptism is complete, the minister or priest says a final prayer thanking God for his forgiveness of the baptized's sins. After praying, the officiant introduces the newly baptized person and welcomes him or her as an official member of the church. Regardless of which denomination you choose ...