What is Water Baptism?

Big Idea

What and why do we do this practice of Water Baptism? Water Baptism is an outward demonstration of an inward transformation. It is the first step of obedience a person make after confessing Jesus Christ as Lord.

Summary

This message gives the scriptural background and practical explanation of Water Baptism. The symbolic practice is a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. Each element represents the identification that Christians makes with the death and life of Jesus Christ. Like a wedding ring symbolizes the unending commitment of a husband and wife, baptism symbolizes the external commitment believers make to Jesus Christ.