Baptism

NorthPointe Church is having a baptism this Sunday, April 20 after our 10:30 AM High School service.



WHAT IS BAPTISM?


Baptism is the act of a BELIEVING Christian who wants to publicly confess their personal commitment to Jesus Christ. It is the symbolic WASHING AWAY of one's old, sinful past and the RISING again to LIFE, God's way. The act of baptism can be defined as an outward expression of an inward decision.


WHAT DOES BAPTISM MEAN?


Baptism illustrates Jesus' BURIAL and RESURRECTION. "Christ died for our sins ... He was buried ... and He rose again." 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 Baptism illustrates NEW LIFE as a Christian. "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 does not make you a Christian. It is a demonstration that you already believe. It is important to understand that baptism does not "save" you. You are "saved" only by your faith in Jesus.


WHY DO WE GET BAPTIZED?


To follow the example set by CHRIST & because Christ COMMANDED it. ". . . Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river." Mark 1: 9"Jesus said, Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit..." Matthew 28:19-20


Questions? Is your student ready to be baptized? Call Angela at 276-2300 today!