About Baptism

We believe that God works through His means of grace (Word and Sacraments) to create and strengthen faith in a person’s heart. 

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism combines the physical element of water with God’s promise of forgiveness. 

·       Baptism is a sacred act that Jesus himself commanded us to do. (Matthew 28:19-20)

·       Through baptism we are united Christ’s death and resurrection.  (Romans 6:3-5)

·       We are buried with Him as we die to sin, and just as He rose from the grave, we are reborn as children of God and heirs to heaven. 

·       Although human hands are involved in this sacred act, it is God who does the work of killing and making alive.  (Titus 3:5-7)

·       God offers this gift to all for the forgiveness of sins. (2 Peter 3:9)

·       We practice infant baptism because…

• Baptism is for all people.  (Matthew 28:19)

• All mankind is born sinful and needs forgiveness.  (Genesis 8:21; John 3:5-6; Ephesians 2:3; Romans 3:23)

• Jesus invites little children to come to Him.  (Mark 10:13-15)

• Babies are able to have faith.  (Matthew 18:6; Luke 1:15, 41-44)