Baptism
Baptism Ministry
“Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:3-4 (NKJV)
What does it mean To Be Baptized?
It is our contention that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but we adamantly reject baptism as being required for salvation. We strongly believe that each and every Christian should be water baptized by immersion. Baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection as the Apostle Paul writes in the above verse.
The action of being immersed in the water illustrates dying and being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection. In essence, it symbolizes a person dying to his or her old way of life and rising to live a new way of life in Jesus Christ through the power and enabling of the Holy Spirit (Colossians 2:6-15).
Although Jesus commands believers to be baptized (Matthew 28:19) as did the Apostles (Acts 2:38), you must understand that baptism is not necessary for salvation. Your salvation is through faith alone in Christ alone. The Lord asks us to be baptized not only to give an outward testimony of the work He has done in our lives but also to strengthen and encourage our faith and the faith of those who witness your baptism. Here at Calvary Chapel South Denver, we have four baptism services a year. To take the step of obedience to be baptized, please stop by the church office and let us know.
If you have any further questions about baptism, please contact Will Abuzaid at 303-933-8733
