Baptism

an outward symbol of the transformation that has already taken place inside of you

Baptism is one of the fullest and richest expressions of the Christian faith, symbolically joining all Christ-followers from the past, present and future together, in one family. Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:19-20). We identify ourselves, through baptism, as brothers and sisters in Christ, the head of our family.

Since Jesus was baptized, almost 2,000 years ago, baptism has been one of the main signifiers of membership in God’s family. This is important as it conveys that we are not only free from the guilt of sin, but that we have also entered into a new relationship as adopted children of God.

Baptism as a symbol doesn’t save anyone, nor does it earn any points with God. It is, however, a celebration of which the whole Kingdom of God partakes. Baptism is an outward symbol of the transformation that has already taken place inside of you, communicating the commitment that Christ, and His Body the Church, have for you, and the commitment that you have, in turn, for the Church community.

Once you have encountered God, baptism is a way you can publicly express your commitment to him.

Download our Introduction to Baptism here (Word Doc | PDF).

If you would like more information, or to be baptized at Flood, please email ScottWildey@DIVEintoFLOOD.com.