Doctrine:
“…The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, which visibly and tangibly express the gospel. Though they are not the means of salvation, when celebrated by the church in genuine faith, these ordinances confirm and nourish the believer.”
Evangelical Free Church of America Statement of Faith #7
Meaning: In baptism, a believer symbolically identifies with Christ’s death (Romans 6:1-5; Colossians 2:12) and publicly declares their commitment to Jesus and their identification with his body, the local church (Galatians 3:26-28).
Reasons to be Baptized:
It is commanded by the Lord Jesus Christ – Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38.
It is modeled by Jesus – Matthew 3:13-17.
It is the first step of obedience – see the pattern of preaching, conversion, and baptism in the early church in Acts 2:38-42; 8:12, 36; 16:15, 30-33; 18:8.
It is a symbol of identification with Jesus Christ…
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