Jesus was baptized "to fulfill all righteousness" (Matthew 3:15);  the disciples were baptized;  the early Christians were baptized;  Peter emphasized the critical nature of baptism in his first sermon by stating,
 "Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ" (Acts 2:38).
 

Why Is Baptism Important?

• Jesus commanded us to be baptized

• It is a testimony of our conversion to Jesus Christ

• It is the adoption ceremony God requires of us

• It humbles us before God and others

Who Should Be Baptized?

• Anyone who has made a commitment of their life to Christ

• Anyone baptized as an infant, but not as a believer

• Someone ready to be "sold out" for God

• Someone who seeks a deeper blessing of God in their life

Does This Negate My Infant Baptism?

No.  This baptism is totally different in nature than an infant baptism.  An infant is baptized primarily as a dedication to God, but it involves no personal knowledge or decision on the part of the child.  Believers' baptism is a biblical baptism in response to a person's decision to become God's child.

A Personal Testimony

"I was baptized as an infant, but at the age of 20, after searching the scriptures, I realized I needed to be baptized as a believer.  What a memorable and meaningful experience this was!  Some six or seven years later, I realized that God pronounced a new depth of blessing upon my life at the moment of baptism.  Something very profound happened through my baptism in response to simply being obedient to God's command."

(Pastor Ivan Veldhuizen)