The Baptism of Water

baptism Over the course of human history, the atonement of guilt by the shedding of blood is found in many religions. Despite of the piety of the worshipers, the blood of animals or even that of human beings cannot remove sins. Only the blood of Christ Jesus, who died on the cross in our stead, has the power to cleanse. But after almost two thousand years, where can we find His blood today? The answer is found in water baptism, where the wonder of God's miraculous cleansing takes place. 

Why Should I Be Baptized?

Most believers of Christ claim that baptism is simply a rite for becoming a church member or just an expression of a person's belief in Christ. This assumption makes water baptism unnecessary for salvation. But what does the Bible tell us?

Let us look at what the Bible says abiut the effects of baptism: 

To Be Cleansed

"Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins." (Acts:2:38) 

"And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on His name." (Acts:22:16)

To Be Saved

"Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." (Mark:16:16) 

"And this water symbolized baptism that now saves you also- not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." (1 Peter:3:21) 

To Enter God's Kingdom

"Jesus answered, 'I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit." (John:3:5) 

To Receive A New Life

"We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." (Romans:6:4)

To Put on Christ

"For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ." (Galatians:3:27)