Some people ask, “why should we be baptized?” The answer is quite simple. Jesus instructed us to be baptized. Baptism is an expression of our faith. It declares that Christ brings new life and a new beginning. It is our way of saying “the grace of Jesus has made all the difference in my life”. Just like The Lord’s Supper, Baptism is a sacrament for Nazarenes. That simply means it is an outward sign of God’s grace in our life. Jesus himself went through baptism and called for his disciples to be baptized.
Why is it a FAMILY thing.
The Church is like a family. Our identity is wrapped up in the family to which we belong. Baptism is a starting point in our relationship to the family. Some people have described it as an initiation into the family. It declares we now identify with God’s family through the grace of Jesus. A person is not baptized into a local church or denomination, rather they are baptized in to Christ and his universal Church. For that reason, we recognize baptism from other churches.
Why is it a GRACE thing.
Baptism is a celebration of the GRACE of God that leads to salvation. It is the GRACE of God that pursues us when we are far from God’s way. It is by the GRACE of God that we are able turn from our selfish way and accept the offer of forgiveness and new life. It is the GRACE of God that enables us to experience a life pleasing to God through the power of His Holy Spirit. Sometimes you will hear baptism described as a “means” of GRACE. In an amazing way, when we celebrate God’s GRACE in baptism, the GRACE of God is made even more real to us!
Why is it a WATER thing?
Through out history water has been a way for folks to get clean. Water is a powerful symbol of the cleansing work of God. Jesus used the metaphor of water to describe a clean new life. In another way the Bible teaches us to think of baptism as a celebration of the resurrection. Jesus has overcome death and raised to life. Now he offers people the same opportunity. We have new life in Jesus!
We are convinced that baptism is the best way to declare your faith in the grace of God and an important step in your journey with Jesus and the church. If you would like to be baptized contact us today!
Why is it a FAMILY thing.
The Church is like a family. Our identity is wrapped up in the family to which we belong. Baptism is a starting point in our relationship to the family. Some people have described it as an initiation into the family. It declares we now identify with God’s family through the grace of Jesus. A person is not baptized into a local church or denomination, rather they are baptized in to Christ and his universal Church. For that reason, we recognize baptism from other churches.
Why is it a GRACE thing.
Baptism is a celebration of the GRACE of God that leads to salvation. It is the GRACE of God that pursues us when we are far from God’s way. It is by the GRACE of God that we are able turn from our selfish way and accept the offer of forgiveness and new life. It is the GRACE of God that enables us to experience a life pleasing to God through the power of His Holy Spirit. Sometimes you will hear baptism described as a “means” of GRACE. In an amazing way, when we celebrate God’s GRACE in baptism, the GRACE of God is made even more real to us!
Why is it a WATER thing?
Through out history water has been a way for folks to get clean. Water is a powerful symbol of the cleansing work of God. Jesus used the metaphor of water to describe a clean new life. In another way the Bible teaches us to think of baptism as a celebration of the resurrection. Jesus has overcome death and raised to life. Now he offers people the same opportunity. We have new life in Jesus!
We are convinced that baptism is the best way to declare your faith in the grace of God and an important step in your journey with Jesus and the church. If you would like to be baptized contact us today!
