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   Is water baptism necessary for salvation?

   • The Bible does not state that water baptism is essential for salvation. John 3:15 tells us that "whoever believes in him [Jesus] may have eternal life." Some have interpreted this differently, but the thief crucified with Christ, who likely never had the opportunity to be baptised, was still promised eternal life by Jesus.

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   Should a Christian be baptized by immersion?

   • It is our contention that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but we adamantly reject baptism as being required for salvation. We strongly believe that each and every Christian should be water baptized by immersion. Baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

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   Is baptism necessary for salvation?

   • The belief that baptism is necessary for salvation is also known as " baptismal regeneration." It is our contention that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but we adamantly reject baptism as being required for salvation. We strongly believe that each and every Christian should be water baptized by immersion.

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   Why is water used in baptism?

   • Ancient Rituals: The historical use of water in baptism can be traced back to ancient religious and cultural rituals. Various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, incorporated water into their purification ceremonies and rites of passage. These practices laid the foundation for the symbolic use of water in Christian baptism.

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   What does the Bible say about baptism?

   • “The Flood: God floods the world. That is a baptism, Peter tells us in 1 Peter 3. “Jonah God sends Jonah into the deep – into the water. It is his judgement upon Jonah. “When someone is going down into the waters of baptism, that person is confessing: I deserve death.” 2. Water symbolizes a believer’s resurrection in Christ.

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   What does it mean to be baptized in water?

   • Act of Obedience and Submission: Water baptism is an act of obedience to the command of Christ and a demonstration of submission to His authority. By obeying the directive to be baptized, individuals acknowledge the lordship of Jesus in their lives and express their willingness to align themselves with His will.

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   Water That Divides. In line with Cyprian (a third-century bishop of Carthage), most Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and some Protestants believe baptism is the "laver of salvation."...

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   Feb 16, 2017 · So if water baptism is not necessary for salvation, can it be considered unimportant? Far from it. While baptism is not a prerequisite to heaven, God still commands us to be baptised simply because of the functions it holds. Here are three functions of water baptism that make it important. 1. Baptism Is An Expression

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   Mar 22, 2023 · It is our contention that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but we adamantly reject baptism as being required for salvation. We strongly believe that each and every Christian should be water baptized by immersion.

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   Pictures frequently communicate in ways that words cannot. For example, a photo or painting may bring emotions that words can’t describe. In the same way, baptism is a powerful picture of our salvation experience. The meaning of the Greek word for baptize (baptize) is “to dip, plunge, immerse” or “bring under the influence.” When we enter the water...

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   The image of baptism serves as a reminder of what the Savior has done for us. It points to the truth that there’s life beyond the grave. Everlasting existence in the presence of the Lord is waiting for every person who chooses to trust in Christ. Baptism is a commandment, not an option. As such, it’s both an obligation and an awesome privilege. Hav...

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   Feb 26, 2024 · New Life and Rebirth: Water is essential for sustaining life, and in baptism, it symbolizes the new life that believers receive through their faith in Christ. Just as water is vital for physical life, the spiritual rebirth symbolized in baptism is essential for eternal life.

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   If water baptism were necessary for salvation, we would expect to find it stressed whenever the gospel is presented in Scripture. That is not the case, however. Peter mentioned baptism in his sermon on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38).

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   Feb 26, 2024 · In summary, water baptism holds a significant role in the Christian faith as a means of initiation, expression of faith, symbol of renewal, act of obedience, public testimony, and promoter of unity within the body of believers.