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Baptism: a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of
water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church; an act,
experience, or ordeal by which one is purified, sanctified, initiated, or
named. I’m sure we’ve just about all seen or heard about someone getting baptized
whether it’s been in real life or on a show/movie etc. The person gets dipped
in water and is pulled back up. It may not seem like much but there is a lot
that goes into it.
“4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness,
preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole
Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing
their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.” Mark 1:4-5. When
one decides to get baptized many decisions and realizations are made. One must
accept that he/she is a sinner in need of salvation. No one is perfect we were
all born into sin. We must also come to terms that Jesus Christ is our Lord and
Savior and he died for our sins, was buried and resurrected. In addition
repentance is necessary. Acknowledge your sins, ask God for forgiveness and
believe in faith that you will be cleansed from your sins and forgiven through
Jesus Christ.
The act itself of being baptized is extremely symbolic.
Being dipped into the water is symbolic of death, no longer being a slave to
sin and being buried. When taken out of the water is symbolic of our
resurrection, being born again, a new life cleansed of sin. Being
baptized not only is a public display of your pledge to God but even more so a
personal acknowledgement of devotion to the Lord. Baptism shows your
willingness to accept that you are sinner who has repented of your sins. It is
confirmation that you believe in faith that through Jesus you will be forgiven,
and will turn away from sinful ways. It is a pledge to be obedient and live a
lifetime for Christ. Baptism reflects a true desire to do his will and
commitment to live righteously. If you have not already been baptized and would
like to be talk with a pastor or write us for more information. Are you ready
for a new life?
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