Discovery Christian Church
Garrison Polsgrove, Senior Pastor
Colossians 2:11-12 NLT
Infant Baptism: (Why is it practiced?)
1. Jesus’ Teachings were New
2. Paul compares baptism to circumcision
3. Infant baptism removes original sin and imparts salvation
Believer Baptism: (Scriptural Basis)
1. Original Meaning of Word: "Baptizo"
2. Jesus was baptized as an adult
Matthew 3:15 NLT
Believer Baptism: (Scriptural Basis) continued...
3. Jesus commanded disciples be baptized
Matthew 28:19 NLT
Believer Baptism: (Scriptural Basis) continued...
4. Baptism marks new life lived in submission to Jesus
Acts of the Apostles 2:37-41 NLT
3 Marks of a disciple of Jesus:
1) Personal Belief of The Truth (Faith)
2) Willful Submission to The Truth (Repentance)
3) Outward Expression of your submission to The Truth (Baptism)
John 14:15 NLT
FAQ:
1. I was baptized by immersion when I was younger, do I need to be baptized again?
2. Do I need to be baptized in front of people?
3. Do I need to be baptized to be saved?