Most people who are married wear a wedding ring on their finger. It symbolizes publically that they are in love, taken, and belong to one another. In a comparable way, public Baptism is the symbol of a Christian’s love for God.
Baptism is going public about your faith in Jesus and communicating to the world your heart-felt, covenant commitment to following Him. It is the next step after salvation.
Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and is your public declaration that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ. Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:41; Ephesians 2:8-9; Matthew 28:19-20 Questions? Email us at info@centralholland.org
NOTE: Baptism does not save you, but it shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Preparing your baptism testimony
Your testimony is a vital part of the baptismal experience. Clearly sharing the difference Christ has made in an individual’s life is a key factor in people coming to know Christ. Your story is something that can be shared over and over again when opportunities arise. You will share your testimony on baptism morning.
USE THESE QUESTIONS AS A GUIDE:
- When did you decide to surrender your life to Jesus and follow Him?
- Why did you make that decision?
- Who was the most influential person that helped you in that decision?
- What was life like before Christ?
- How has your life changed?
- Why do you want to be baptized?
- What verse in Scripture means a lot to you?
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