BELIEVER’S BAPTISM

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What is Believer’s Baptism?

Baptism is an important step of obedience that shows others we have personally trusted Jesus for our salvation. Jesus was baptized when He was on the earth and we do this to follow His example. When Christians are baptized, they are submerged under water to identify with the death and burial of Jesus and raised out of the water to identify with His resurrection. We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ and you are part of a new family.

3 steps for believer's Baptism

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1. Profession of Faith

Publicly declare your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

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2. Baptism by Immersion

You the Believer is immersed in water, symbolizing your identification with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.

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3. Public Acknowledgement and Celebration

You the believer publicly celebrate your commitment to Christ within the faith community.

BELIEVER’S BAPTISM

Baptisms at Fox River occur regularly throughout the year during weekend services at all physical campuses.
If you attend online and desire to get baptized, we will work with you so you can get baptized in your community.

Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs) about believer's baptism

What is believer's baptism?

Believer’s baptism is a practice in which individuals publicly declare their faith in Jesus Christ and are immersed in water as a symbol of their identification with His death, burial, and resurrection.

Is believer's baptism necessary for salvation?

While believer’s baptism is an important step of obedience for believers, salvation is based on faith in Jesus Christ alone. Baptism is an outward expression of an inward faith and should follow a personal decision to trust in Christ.

Who should be baptized?

Believer’s baptism is for individuals who have made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ and have professed their faith in Him. It is typically for those who have reached an age of understanding and can make a conscious decision to be baptized.

Why is immersion used in believer's baptism?

Immersion is used in believer’s baptism because it symbolizes the believer’s identification with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Going under the water represents dying to the old self, and coming out of the water represents new life in Christ.

How do I prepare for believer's baptism?

Preparation for believer’s baptism offers courses and baptisms for when you want to make that decision. It is important to have a clear understanding of the significance of baptism and to be ready to publicly profess your faith in Jesus. Check out Next.

Can I be baptized again if I was baptized as an infant?

Some individuals who were baptized as infants choose to be baptized again as believers.

What is the significance of believer's baptism in the Christian faith?

Believer’s baptism is a public declaration of faith and an act of obedience to Jesus’ command to be baptized. It symbolizes the believer’s identification with Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and their new life in Him. It also serves as a testimony to others of their commitment to follow Jesus.