Love Joy Church
Jonathan Burgio
Three Questions About Water Baptism
1) What is water baptism?
Romans 6:3-5 NIV
Water baptism is an outward expression of an inward change.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT
2) Why do we get water baptized?
Jesus was baptized. (The baptism of example)
Matthew 3:13-15 NLT
Jesus commanded it.
Matthew 28:19 NLT
Peter preached it.
Acts of the Apostles 2:38-39 NLT
Paul was baptized.
Acts of the Apostles 9:17-18 NLT
3) What’s stopping you?
Excuse #1) I already did it, I was baptized as baby or child.
Excuse #2) I’m not worthy.
Luke 5:31-32 NLT
Water baptism is not a graduation; it’s an initiation and proclamation of a new life with Jesus.
Excuse #3) I’m not prepared.
You can still sign up to be water baptized at www.lovejoy.org/baptism or at the welcome center.
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