BAPTISM
THE FIRST STEP OF FAITH FOR ANYONE WHO BELIEVES IN JESUS
Baptism is an outward symbol of the internal transformation God has done in a Christ follower's heart. As you are lowered down into the water and lifted back out, it symbolizes Jesus’ burial and rising from the dead. At the same time, it symbolizes your death to old ways, and rising as a new creation in Christ, completely washed clean of sin through faith in Jesus.
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Although baptism is an important and powerful symbol, it is not what saves you. Your faith in Jesus saves you. Baptism is like the “wedding ring” of the Christian faith. Putting the wedding ring on isn’t the thing that changes your status from single to married, but it’s the symbol that you are indeed married. Baptism is an amazing opportunity to share and declare your faith in Jesus!
WHO CAN BE BAPTIZED?
We encourage those who have become believers in Jesus to be baptized as soon as possible. There is no reason to wait! Baptism isn’t something you need to do in order to be “good enough.” In fact, it is a symbol of the fact that you are not good enough (none of us are), but Jesus died for you anyway! If you’ve been a believer for a number of years and have not yet been baptized, don’t put it off any longer. Sign up today!
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Note: If a child is interested in being baptized, we do require that they be at least in 6th grade. To learn more about why we require this, listen to the first few minutes of Pastor David’s message using the button below.
READY TO SIGN UP?
Click the button below! A pastor will reach out with the date of the next post-service baptism meeting, where you will be provided more information about baptism and being baptized at Renovation Church. If you have any questions, email batpsim@renovationchurch.org,