BAPTISM
Baptism stands as a line of demarkation. It signifies a separation from our old life which is spiritually dead and buried, and that we have been raised to new life with Christ.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."
2 Corinthians 5:17
Once you have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, baptism is the next step in your spiritual journey. If you’ve never been baptized there’s no reason to wait any longer. Or, if you’re like a lot of people, who were baptized or christened as an infant, then we encourage you to get re-baptized.
While the early church held to this sacred practice, its significance was altered and greatly diminished over time—to the point that, in today’s culture, it has nearly been lost completely. We, however, believe that it is still vital to us today.
It continues to stand as a line of demarcation, particularly for the new believer, between the old and the new. It is a public demonstration and declaration of an individual’s faith in Jesus and his or her desire to follow Him. Because of this, baptism is still meaningful and pleasing to the Father today!
Water baptism is not a claim of perfection, nor will it make you perfect. Rather, it is a statement of faith, a submission and a willingness to allow Him to perfect us. It is a watershed moment.
