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Baptism

What is Baptism?

Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth, and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection. We believe that baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family.

Learn more about Baptism by registering for our Baptism Gathering. If your elementary-aged child has made a decision to follow Jesus or wants to know more about what it means to be baptized, we have a Kids Faith Gathering you can attend with them. Follow the links below to get registered.

Register for Our Next Baptism GatheringRegister for Our Next Kids Faith Gathering

What is the significance of baptism?

You are following Jesus' example

  • “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” —Matthew 3:16–17
  • “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” —Matthew 28:18–20

You are publicly professing your faith in Christ

  • “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” —Romans 1:16
  • “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” —Matthew 10:32-33

You are modeling a new life in Christ

  • “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” —2 Corinthians 5:17

Questions?

If you have any questions about the baptism process, please contact us at  baptism@churchatviera.com.

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