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Holy Baptism

The Washing of Regeneration

Baptism may seem like an ordinary thing, but it is rather extra-ordinary. Simply put, it is water combined with God's Word - "I baptize you into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit". It is not the water, but rather these words of God combined the water that give baptism its power. In baptism, God places his name upon you and gives you this promise: you have been claimed as His own. Much like the direct "I to you" promise Christ made to the thief on the cross, baptism is the "I to you" promise Jesus makes to you that "Today you will be with me in Paradise".

Scripture on Baptism

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Baptism New Life

And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself."

Acts 2:38-39

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.

~ Saint Paul - Romans 6:3-5

Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

1 Peter 3:21

All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

~ Jesus - Matthew 28:18-20

...having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.

Colossians 2:12

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:4-7

Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.

Ephesians 5:25b-27

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God's Name

The name of God is never powerless. Where God places his name, true blessing follows. 

In Baptism you receive life, salvation, and the forgiveness of all your sins. These are the blessing bestowed upon you in simple water that is filled with God's name. It's a promise - no matter where you find yourself - you can look back to. 

We're excited you asked!

Pretty simple! If you are attending our services, just speak with our pastor or an elder and let us know. Also, feel free to contact us and let us know of your interest. Our pastor will chat with you and schedule a time during one of our worship services. 

Anyone - including infants! Just as Christ has loved the entire world, this promise is for the entire world. 

Yes! As has been a custom in the church for ages, we encourage you to have sponsors when baptizing infants. 

Discipleship is baptizing and teaching, and the role of raising children in the instruction of the Lord is assigned to parents. Sponsors are there to assist in this instruction through the life of the child, so having sponsors of the same mind to support parents is always a great idea.