Baptism

The Bible teaches that baptism is an outward expression of

your inward decision to trust Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism itself

does not save you or wash away sin – Jesus does that. It simply shows people

that you have devoted your life to Jesus, much like wearing a wedding ring

doesn’t make you married, it shows others that you are married with your

spouse. The word “baptism” literally means “to immerse”. In simple terms it

means to submerge in water.

It illustrates Christ's burial and resurrection.

"Christ died for our sins... He was buried... and He rose again." --I Corinthians 15:3-4

"For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ." --Colossians. 2:12

It illustrates my new life as a Christian. 

"When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand-new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun!" --2 Corinthians. 5:17

"By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead... so also we may live a new life!" --Romans 6:4

Baptism doesn´t make you a believer - it shows that you already believe. Baptism does not "save" you, only your faith in Christ does that. Baptism is like a wedding ring - it´s the outward symbol of the commitment you make in your heart.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith... it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast." --Ephesians 2:8,9

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