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THE PURPOSE OF BAPTISM
Baptism is a symbolic act that goes hand in hand with receiving salvation through Jesus Christ. Through his sacrifice on behalf of God's love (John 3:16), we are made new, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Therefore, salvation and water baptism are acts of faith that testify of our decision to walk in the newness of Christ, as it is also confirmed in Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
So, as you can see being submerged in the water for those brief few seconds is not a mere act of enjoying the cool and refreshing feeling of the water but is a reminder that we are being buried with Christ and rising to new life in him. For one of the purposes of salvation is that we may experience an abundant life.
Prior to Jesus stepping into our lives we were spiritually dead, but Ephesians 2:4-8 (KJV) tells us: 4. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6. And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Baptism is a symbolic act that goes hand in hand with receiving salvation through Jesus Christ. Through his sacrifice on behalf of God's love (John 3:16), we are made new, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Therefore, salvation and water baptism are acts of faith that testify of our decision to walk in the newness of Christ, as it is also confirmed in Acts 2:38 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
So, as you can see being submerged in the water for those brief few seconds is not a mere act of enjoying the cool and refreshing feeling of the water but is a reminder that we are being buried with Christ and rising to new life in him. For one of the purposes of salvation is that we may experience an abundant life.
Prior to Jesus stepping into our lives we were spiritually dead, but Ephesians 2:4-8 (KJV) tells us: 4. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6. And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
BAPTISM REQUIREMENTS
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Individuals desiring to receive baptism must first be saved. This mean that one has already received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
2
Children that desire to receive baptism must first have a true understanding of Jesus Christ, Salvation, and have made their own conscious decision to be saved without the will or force of someone else.
3
All persons desiring to be baptized must schedule a baptism by selecting a date on the baptism form below.
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All persons that are scheduled to be baptized must arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you arrive late, you may be required to wait until the following month.
ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS
1
All persons being baptized must wear "BLACK" Pants and a "BLACK"
Crew Neck Style T-Shirt.
**DO NOT WEAR**
bikinis, shorts, tights, skirts or dresses.
2
T-shirts must be of a thicker material like
heavy cotton.
"MUST NOT WEAR"
silk, satin, dry fit or other like materials.
3
Clothing must be loose fitting and not tight or revealing.
4
Each person must bring their own standard size (large) or beach sized towel and a pair of clothes to change in after baptism.
5
Must wear appropriate under garments.