Baptism

The biblical foundation for Baptism:

Jesus’ final recorded words to His followers before His ascension to heaven express the importance He placed on Baptism.

- Matthew 28:19

Baptism does not provide salvation for an individual, but rather serves to identify publicly the individual as a follower of Christ.

- Acts 2:41, 8:12, 10:47-48, Romans 6:1-11

Baptism is an act of obedience to Christ that happens after an individual’s acceptance of salvation by God’s grace alone. Baby baptism is a beautiful act for parents but happens before a person can place their faith in Christ. Those who have been baptized as a baby are encouraged to be baptized again after they've made a decision to follow Christ.