Baptism
Baptism is an outward expression of your faith in Jesus Christ;
it’s a public declaration of how He changed your life!
UPCOMING BAPTISM WEEKEND
February 20 & 21, 2021 (all services)
Adult Class
What: If you would like to be baptized, please plan to attend this class. No sign-up required.
Who: Adults
When: Tuesday, Feb 9 • 7:00p-9:00p
Where: West Adult Classroom
Youth • TBD
Kids • TBD
1. What is baptism?
Baptism doesn’t save a person; it’s a symbol and celebration of salvation (1 Peter 3:21). The power that brought Jesus back to life is the same power Jesus uses to change our lives—and that’s worth getting excited about!
2. Why should I be baptized?
Obedience to Jesus shows we believe and follow Him. (1 John 2:3). Because Jesus went public about His love for us, we can go public about our love for Him. Being baptized shows that we turn away from a life of sin toward Jesus, the only one who can change us (Acts 2:38-41).
3. When’s the best time to be baptized?
4. Do you baptize children?
Any instance of baptism follows a person’s decision to trust Jesus for his or her salvation and commitment to follow Him (Acts 10:47-48). At CCC, we wait until children are old enough to express their own decision to follow Jesus and understand the meaning of baptism.
5. What’s the difference between immersing, sprinkling and other ways of baptizing?
Submersion in the water symbolizes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Being submersed underwater represents our death to sin and old way of life, and being raised out of the water is a picture of how Jesus raised us and gave us a fresh start in life (Romans 6:3-5).