Water Baptism_11PT4

Water Baptism John 3:26-36;Matt. 28:18-20 Baptism is not required for salvation, it is an important step of obedience to Christ.By following the Lord in believers baptism, we are obeying Christ commandment and showing Him that we are glad He is our savior.This is our public identification with Him.Baptism is not something to fear.The first step to baptism is obedience.Baptism is a symbol of an outward expression of an inward decision.Baptism is for anyone who has personally accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour.Baptism does not save us or wash away our sins.if you have accepted Christ and have never been baptized, you should choose to be baptized as soon as possible.WHY SHOULD I BE BAPTIZED? 1.Christ commands it.Matt. 28:19 2. Christ was our example.Matt. 3:13 3. Believers in the Bible practiced baptism. Acts 2:41The Bible teaches that you should be baptized in water by immersion rather than sprinkling.Only immersion correctly pictures baptism as Christ's death, burial and resurrection.Baptism always takes place right after salvation.