Why do I need to be baptized?
Baptism was important to Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew, some of the last words Jesus spoke were: "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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28: 19-20
Along with communion, baptism was one of the only two practices Jesus told the young church to observe. In the New Testament, a few things about baptism are clear. Being baptized does not make a person a Christian.
The Apostle Paul taught that a person is not put into a
right relationship with God by anything they do. In Galatians 2:15-16 Paul explains we are not made right
by any religious duty we might perform.
A person becomes a Christian when they have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
When an individual comes to trust in Christ as Savior they become a Christian. Baptism is something a person does out of obedience to Christ after they choose to follow Him. Baptism is an outward, public expression and testimony
of a person's inward faith.
Who can be baptized at Peters Creek?
The pre-requisite for baptism is that a person has come into a grace-filled relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We offer baptism to anyone who has accepted
Jesus Christ as Savior & Lord.
To hear more about Baptism, listen to the
sermon audio below.
Baptism was important to Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew, some of the last words Jesus spoke were: "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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28: 19-20
Along with communion, baptism was one of the only two practices Jesus told the young church to observe. In the New Testament, a few things about baptism are clear. Being baptized does not make a person a Christian.
The Apostle Paul taught that a person is not put into a
right relationship with God by anything they do. In Galatians 2:15-16 Paul explains we are not made right
by any religious duty we might perform.
A person becomes a Christian when they have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
When an individual comes to trust in Christ as Savior they become a Christian. Baptism is something a person does out of obedience to Christ after they choose to follow Him. Baptism is an outward, public expression and testimony
of a person's inward faith.
Who can be baptized at Peters Creek?
The pre-requisite for baptism is that a person has come into a grace-filled relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We offer baptism to anyone who has accepted
Jesus Christ as Savior & Lord.
To hear more about Baptism, listen to the
sermon audio below.
I'm serious about baptism; what do I do next?
Fill out the form below indicating your
intention for baptism.
One of our pastors will call you and set up an
appointment at your convenience.
After your pastoral consultation, details regarding a date for your baptism and the details of what happens on baptism day will be discussed and planned with you.
Fill out the form below indicating your
intention for baptism.
One of our pastors will call you and set up an
appointment at your convenience.
After your pastoral consultation, details regarding a date for your baptism and the details of what happens on baptism day will be discussed and planned with you.