Why get Baptized?

Here are a few scriptural references that explain why we baptize. 

1.   What is Baptism?

Baptism is the act of a Christ Follower who wants to publicly confess their commitment to Jesus Christ.  It is the symbolic WASHING AWAY of one’s old, sinful past and RISING again to life in God’s grace. The act of baptism is an outward expression of an inward decision. 

2.  What does Baptism mean?

Baptism illustrates Jesus’ BURAL & RESURRECTION. “Christ died for our sins… He was buried… and He rose again.”~ 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Baptism illustrates NEW LIFE as a Christian. “BY our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead…so we also may live a NEW LIFE.” ~ Romans 6:4. Baptism does not make you Christ Follower. It is a demonstration that you already have turned to follow Christ. It is important to understand that baptism does not “save” you. You are “saved” only by your faith in Jesus. 

3. Why do we get baptized?

To follow the example set by CHRIST. Because Christ COMMANDED it. “… Jesus came from

4. When is a good time to get baptized? 

As soon as you turn to Follow Christ. There is no reason to delay. As soon as you have decided to trust Christ with your life, you can and should be baptized. If you’re waiting until you’re perfect, you’ll never be ready. “Those who believe… were baptized… that day!” ~Acts 8:35-38. 

5. Why do we do it by immersion?

 This is the example set by Christ according to the greek wording.  The Greek word “baptizo” comes from a textile word meaning to “dip” a piece of cloth into a dye to completely change the color.  In scripture, baptism was always by complete immersion (completely going under water) and it was only those who had already turned to follow Christ.  It symbolizes our death to our old life and being raised to walk in our new life in Christ, thus being lowered into the water is scripturally accurate to this symbolic picture.

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