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TAKE YOUR NEXT BEST STEP
After saying yes to Jesus, baptism is the next step in your faith journey. It is an outward display of your inward decision to follow Christ. When you step into the water, you are letting the world know of your new commitment of faith in Jesus. Here at Liberty Church, every baptism is a celebration!
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FAQs
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation. It is a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, symbolizing the believer’s death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ (Romans 6:3-4).
Jesus commanded baptism as part of making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). It is an act of obedience, a symbol of salvation, and a testimony to the world of one’s commitment to Christ.
No, baptism itself does not save you. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). Baptism is an outward sign of an inward faith, a step of obedience following salvation.
Anyone who has personally placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. In Scripture, baptism follows belief (Acts 2:41, Acts 8:12).
While some traditions practice sprinkling or pouring, baptism by full immersion is the most common and biblically supported method, as it best represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (Matthew 3:16, Romans 6:3-4).
If you were baptized after placing your faith in Christ, there is no need to be baptized again. However, if you were baptized before truly understanding or committing to faith in Jesus, you may choose to be baptized again as a reaffirmation of your faith.
Yes, if they have made a genuine decision to follow Christ. Many churches have age guidelines to ensure children understand the meaning of baptism. Parents and church leaders often guide children through this decision.