Baptism is a step in your spiritual growth

Notice date changed to August 10th.

Following our Sunday morning service we will have a potluck and Baptism at Village creek Bible Camp. We encourage all of those who have made a personal decision to follow Christ to take this opportunity to deepen their walk with Christ.
I was baptized as an infant and when I was 26 made the decision to become a Christ follower. Later that year I was baptized and what a powerful symbol it was of my obedience to God.

Baptism is a symbol of the salvation that has already taken place in your life! Baptism does not save you, only faith in Jesus Christ alone saves.

Baptism is an outward sign that a person has entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ. It symbolizes what takes place inwardly at the time of salvation:
• Acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Sharing in His death (our old sin nature died) and resurrection (we became a new creation in Christ).
• Being symbolically washed clean.

Because Jesus instructed us to be baptized, baptism is also an act of obedience. While it is not necessary for salvation, it demonstrates submission to God.

A good way to understand baptism is to look at a wedding ring. A wedding ring is worn by people who’ve committed their life in marriage to their mate. The ring doesn’t make them married but shows a reality (their marriage) that has already taken place, and so it is with baptism. Baptism doesn’t save you. It shows your salvation in Jesus Christ has taken place.

At Ironridge Church we baptize those who want to be baptized. It should be an opportunity to make known to others your desire to follow Christ. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the impact that following Christ has had on your life and a testimony to many. I would love to talk to you about this decision in your life.
Marlan