Why should I be baptized?
September 1, 2024Why should I be baptized?
(Acts 2:41; Matthew 28:18-20)
What is baptism?
- Baptism of Jesus’ disciples
- Baptism as testimony of faith in Jesus
- Baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit
- Baptism as entrance into Jesus’ community of disciples
- Baptism of believers of all peoples into Jesus’ church of all peoples
Why is baptism important?
- The Bible commands it.
- Jesus stresses it as a part of following him.
- Baptism is a key uniting truth for Christians.
- Baptism is listed as a central teaching of Christianity.
Why should I be baptized?
- Jesus was baptized.
- Jesus commanded every Christian to be baptized.
- NT Christians were baptized.
- Baptism pictures the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Baptism is a witness to others.