Baptisms at NLDF
Baptisms at New Life Deaf Fellowship
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010
JODY SCRIBNER
BRYAN SCRIBNER
Why do we baptize?
1. To follow Jesus' example - Mark 1:9
2. To follow Jesus' command - Matthew 28:19-20
3. To show that we are a believer - Acts 18:8 & 1 John 2:3
What is the meaning of baptism?
1. It is a picture of Jesus' burial and resurrection - 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 & Colossians 2:12
2. It illustrates our new life as a Christian - Romans 6:4
*Baptism does not make you a Christian. Baptism shows that you already believe. It is important to understand that baptism does not save you. You are saved only by your faith in Jesus. Ephesians 2:8-9
*Baptism is like a wedding ring -- it is the outward symbol of the commitment you make in your heart.
Why do we baptize by immersion?
1. Because Jesus was baptized that way - Matthew 3:16
2. Every baptism in the bible was by immersion - Acts 8:38-39
3. The word "baptize" actually means "to dip under water"
4. Immersion is the best symbol of a burial and resurrection! - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Who should be baptized?
Every person who has believed in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! - Acts 2:41 & Acts 8:13 & Acts 8:12