Our Faith - Baptism

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Last Updated: 17.12.2022

Our Faith THE BIBLE JESUS CHRIST BAPTISM HOLY COMMUNION GOD HOLY SPIRIT SABBATH SALVATION BAPTISM 1 We believe baptism has only meaning when done upon repentance. 2 We believe baptism without faith in the Christ who saved ALL mankind, has no value. 3 We believe baptism has only meaning when done through submersion. 4 We believe baptism, according to the above, is the security for a clear conscience. 5 We believe baptism into the TRUE Christ is a prerequisite for being born again. 1 We believe baptism has only meaning when done upon repentance. Acts 2:38 “Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” - New International Version 2 We believe baptism without faith in the Christ who saved ALL mankind, has no value. 1 Timothy 4:10 “That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.” - New International Version Luke 16:16 “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” - New International Version 3 We believe baptism has only meaning when done through submersion. Romans 6:4 “Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised up out from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also should walk in newness of life.” - Berean Literal Bible Acts 8:36-38 “ 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?“ 37 And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.“ 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.” - New International Version 4 We believe baptism, according to the above, is the security for a clear conscience. 1 Peter 3:21 “And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” - Berean Study Bible Hebrews 9:13-14 “ 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” - English Standard Version 5 We believe baptism into the TRUE Christ is a prerequisite for being born again. Galatians 3:27 “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” - Berean Study Bible 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, the new has come into being” - Berean Literal Bible