Why Do We Baptize People?

Have you ever wondered why we baptize people?

We baptize people because Jesus commissioned us to in Matthew 28:18-20 as part of His calling to make disciples! As people who are sinful from our beginning (Psalm 51:5), we need the forgiveness that is delivered to us through baptism (Titus 3:4-7). We believe that the Holy Spirit is also given to us in our baptism (Acts 2:38) and receiving the Holy Spirit is our adoption into the family of God (Romans 8:14-15). This means that in our baptism we are given an identity as a beloved child of God! No matter what challenges we face in this life, we have a secure identity that is found in the love of God which is always constant!

Now, that's a gift worth celebrating!

Do you or someone you know have questions about baptism? Check out this video from The Essentials Class to learn more, and feel free to reach out to learn more or begin exploring how you can receive or celebrate this gift!

<>< Pastor Mark