WHY SHOULD I BE BAPTIZED?
• To follow the example set by Christ: At that time Jesus came from Nazareth
and was baptized by John in the river. Mark 1:9
• Because Christ commands it: Jesus said, “Go then, to all people everywhere
and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the
Son and the Holy Spirit, and then teach them to obey everything I have
commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20
• My baptism demonstrates that I’m really a believer.
• …many of the people who heard Him believed and were baptized. Acts 18:8
• We know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commands.
1 John 2:3
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BAPTISM?
- It illustrates Christ’s burial & resurrection.
- Christ died for our sins…He was buried …and He rose again. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
- It illustrates my new life as a Christian.
- When someone becomes a Christian he becomes a brand new person inside. The old life has passed away and a new life has begun. 2 Corinthians 5:17
- By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead…so also we may live a new life. Romans 6:4
WHY BE BAPTIZED BY IMMERSION?
Because Jesus was baptized by immersion
- As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Matthew 3:16
- Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion.
- …then both Philip and the man went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water… Acts 8:38-39
- The word “baptize” means “to dip under water.”
- The Greek word baptize means “to immerse or dip under water.”
- It best symbolizes a burial and resurrection.
- I would have those who are to be baptized to be entirely immersed, as the word imports and the mystery signifies. – Martin Luther
- The word “baptize” signifies to immerse. It is certain that immersion was the practice of the ancient church. -John Calvin
- Buried with Him, alludes to baptizing by immersion according to the custom of the first church. -John Wesley
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SERVE AT NORTHSIDE?
Every Christian is on a journey that begins at the point of salvation. God created each of us for a purpose. Along the way, you discover your place in the body of believers. All of us are a unique combination of personality, spiritual gifts, abilities, passions and life experiences that God designed for work in His kingdom.
Serving is what we are called to do. To serve others, rather than to be served, best exemplifies Jesus’ message to humanity. People often hope that others will meet their needs, that someone else will help or that there are so many volunteers already, that they aren’t needed. It is not about the church needing you, it is about you stepping out in faith and using your gifts for God by serving others. It isn’t about just filling a job position, it is personal. It is about where God has designed you to serve. If you don’t know where you fit in yet, don’t worry we can help you with that.
GET CONNECTED TO A LIFE GROUP AT NORTHSIDE!
Our Life Groups are more than just Bible studies. In Life Groups, community is built, commitments are made, care is given, and life change takes place. It is in our Life Groups that the church “fleshes out” the One Anothers of scripture. We have Life Groups available at different times. For more information about Northside’s Life Groups, call the Family Ministry Office at 803-490-1099.
DISCOVER NORTHSIDE!
Are you looking for a way to dive deeper into community here at Northside? Join us for a free lunch and engaging session with Pastor Rocky!