baptism

An outward declaration of an inward transformation

What is water baptism?

Baptism is immersion in water as a public statement of one’s new identity in Christ, having received Him by faith as their Lord and Savior. It symbolizes Jesus’s death, burial and resurrection, as well as the death of one’s old life and declaration of their new life found in the forgiveness of Jesus.

It is a public declaration and celebration of one’s faith in Jesus.

Baptism is a great next step for those who have recently accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, as well as those who have chosen to follow Jesus but haven’t yet made a public declaration of faith through baptism.

Why get baptized?

Jesus modeled it.

Matthew 3

13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

Jesus calls us to it.

Matthew 28

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

How do i get baptized?

At Ranch Church, the first step to baptism is joining us for Baptism Class. We host this class to ensure biblical understanding of baptisms and nail down the logistics and details of what to expect on the day of baptisms.

If you’re on the fence about baptism, you are still welcome to join this class to learn more and ask any questions you may have. You can also email info@ranch.church if you’d like more information!