What Baptism Symbolizes
Baptism is a way of showing others that you have entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ. It symbolizes what took place in your heart at the time of salvation:
1.) Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
2.) Shared in His death and resurrection, illustrated by going under the water (dead to
your old life), then rising again (new life).
3.) Symbolically washed clean, and our sins were forgiven by His death on the cross.
Because Jesus instructed us to be baptized, baptism is an act of obedience. While it is not necessary for salvation, it demonstrates submission to God. We immerse at
Infant Christening or Baptism
Some denominations choose to christen infants. While we recognize the right of other churches to practice infant christening or baptism, we understand Scripture to teach that only professing believers qualify for baptism. Baptism does not make you a believer, rather it shows that you already believe.