The Importance of Baptism
So you feel the tug of God upon your heart and come to the realization that without accepting Jesus into your life, you are destined to spend an eternity apart from God. So what are the next steps? A good place to start would be to connect with a good church ministry where you grow in the faith and in your knowledge of the teachings of
Christ. After connecting with a good church, your next step should likely be baptism.
Well, what’s the purpose of baptism? Baptism represents a public profession of faith. It symbolizes through emersion underwater our death to a life apart from God and through rising from the water, rebirth to a new life devoted to Christ.
The Book of Acts also suggests that following baptism, a believer’s body often is occupied by the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the presence of God through whom believers receive comfort, direction, the ability to lead lives pleasing to God, and numerous other blessings.
Although I was baptized at an early age, I can pretty vividly remember having this intrinsic motivation to lead a life pleasing to God following my baptism. As an adult, I can look back at this experience and realize that this motivation was likely the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence in my life.
Of course, I have not always obeyed God’s guiding hand in my life, but I fondly look upon my baptism experience as a major marker in my spiritual journey with God that continues to this day.
Baptism was important enough that Jesus, the son of God, allowed himself to be baptized by John the Baptist.
He also instructed his apostles to baptize those who in the future would accept his teachings. The Book of
Acts contains several examples of new converts being baptized into the faith.
For those new or old to the faith of Jesus Christ who have not been baptized, I encourage you to follow this example established by our Lord.
Biblical Examples:
Note: Each topic of discussion is accompanied by associated scripture references. Every visitor is encouraged to verify the accuracy of the information shared through his/her personal bible-based research and discussion with local ministry leaders, parents, and/or trusted advisors.
Luke 3:21,22 ; Matthew 28:18-20 ;Acts 9: 10-19 ;Colossians 2:11-15
Christ. After connecting with a good church, your next step should likely be baptism.
Well, what’s the purpose of baptism? Baptism represents a public profession of faith. It symbolizes through emersion underwater our death to a life apart from God and through rising from the water, rebirth to a new life devoted to Christ.
The Book of Acts also suggests that following baptism, a believer’s body often is occupied by the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the presence of God through whom believers receive comfort, direction, the ability to lead lives pleasing to God, and numerous other blessings.
Although I was baptized at an early age, I can pretty vividly remember having this intrinsic motivation to lead a life pleasing to God following my baptism. As an adult, I can look back at this experience and realize that this motivation was likely the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence in my life.
Of course, I have not always obeyed God’s guiding hand in my life, but I fondly look upon my baptism experience as a major marker in my spiritual journey with God that continues to this day.
Baptism was important enough that Jesus, the son of God, allowed himself to be baptized by John the Baptist.
He also instructed his apostles to baptize those who in the future would accept his teachings. The Book of
Acts contains several examples of new converts being baptized into the faith.
For those new or old to the faith of Jesus Christ who have not been baptized, I encourage you to follow this example established by our Lord.
Biblical Examples:
Note: Each topic of discussion is accompanied by associated scripture references. Every visitor is encouraged to verify the accuracy of the information shared through his/her personal bible-based research and discussion with local ministry leaders, parents, and/or trusted advisors.
Luke 3:21,22 ; Matthew 28:18-20 ;Acts 9: 10-19 ;Colossians 2:11-15