Baptism

Who is it for?

Christians(The Bible: Acts 2:41)“those who believed.... were baptised”

A wedding ring......is a symbol of a commitment to one person

baptism......is a symbol of commitment to Jesus Christ

Baptism

Why do we do it?

Jesus commanded it(The Bible: Matthew 28:19)“go and make disciples... BAPTSINGthem...”

baptism......practised by every Christian in the New Testament

baptism......practised all over the world byChristians today!

Baptism

How do we do it?

By immersion(The Bible: Acts 8:38)“...they went DOWN into the water.”

baptism......to plunge...to dip...to sink ...to go under

Baptism

What does it mean?

A picture of death(The Bible: Romans 6:4)“we were baptised into his DEATH”

A burial...the Christian has finished with their old way of living - it is considered dead

A picture of life(The Bible: Romans 6:5)“just as Christ was raised....we to may live a new LIFE”

A resurrection...the Christian has a new life in relationship with Jesus Christ!

Baptism

Where do we do it?

Where there is water!(The Bible: Acts 7:36)“...here is water. Why shouldn’t I be baptised?”

Where there is water......baptistery...river...sea...pool

Baptism