- We believe that baptism is the covenant of a good conscience with
God. Jesus' commission to His church reads as follows: ".Go ye
therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.." Matthew
28:18-20.
- Christ instituted baptism as the sign of entrance into His spiritual
kingdom. This rite represents the burial and resurrection of Jesus and
likewise the burial of the old man and resurrection to a new life in
Christ. Acts 2:37, 38; 8:36-39; Romans 6:2-5; Colossians
2:12.
- Baptism is the public acknowledgment that one is following Jesus.
It is performed by immersion in water. Thorough instruction in Bible
truths and a baptismal examination precede the baptism of faith.
- For this reason, infant baptism can only be regarded as a human institution,
because it lacks any Biblical basis.
- Persons who cannot distinguish between good and evil are not permitted
to be baptized.
- Before being accepted by baptism or vote, every soul should have left
his former church body or denomination.
- Baptism is performed a second time only if it was not done in harmony
with the Biblical rule the first time or the person was in a condition
of ignorance. Acts 19:2-6.
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