Why Get Baptized?
Mark 16:15-16
Main Point:
Jesus commands us to tell everyone that we are His followers by being baptized which symbolizes our repentance from unbelief and rising to live in new, resurrection life!
*Baptism does not save you
Titus 3:4-6
It is not a means of Grace.
(Infant baptism)
1. The Call: Believe in Jesus and His ‘good news.’(verses 15-16a)
‘Believe’ = to understand, accept & trust completely
John 3:16-18
2. The Command: Be baptized!(verse 16b)
Acts 2:38 “Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the Name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…â€
Matthew 28:19 “Make disciples by going…, baptizing…, and teaching…â€
Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus was baptized and gave us a pattern to follow.
*It is an essential part of our discipleship!