Baptism Sunday
September 22nd | 12 PM | Finley River Park
ABOUT BAPTISM
We believe baptism is God’s promise to do something for you.
To explain how, we should start by explaining that the word baptize simply means to wash. Like, to wash the dishes or to wash your hands. So there’s nothing magical about the word; it’s just an ordinary word. There’s also nothing magical about the water; it’s just ordinary water.
But the promises and commands Jesus attaches to baptism are anything but ordinary.
Baptism promises
Jesus promised that baptism is being “reborn of the spirit” (John 3:4-6), an entrance into your new life. Jesus also described it as a mark of his followers with the promise that, “whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” (Mark 16:16). These promises are why we think baptism isn’t so much what we do for God, but something that God does for us. In fact, on the day the Church started, 3,000 new followers of Jesus were baptized immediately because they believed the words saying, “the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off” (Acts 2:38-40).
Your baptism
If you have yet to be baptized, or if you have more questions about baptism, please fill out the form below. Our pastor will contact you and is always happy to answer any questions.