Baptism at Spring Green Community Church
At SGCC we practice believer’s baptism.
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding this view of baptism and what it might mean for you.
What is the significance of believer’s baptism?
Believer’s baptism is the way a person makes a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. By being baptized you are proclaiming that you are a follower of Jesus Christ, that Jesus is the Savior and Lord of your life, and that to the best of your ability you want to live your life in a way that pleases him. Baptism is what separates those who are spectators from those who have decided to get in the game.
Why is baptism important?
At the very beginning of his ministry Jesus himself was baptized (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21,22; John 1:31-34). His last words to his friends before he ascended to heaven were the command to”…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19b-20a). In the new testament baptism followed conversion so closely that the two are considered part of one event (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). At SGCC we understand scripture to teach that the act of baptism does not produce grace and bring about salvation, but rather it is an outward sign of an inward work of grace that has already taken place (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 6:3,4).
Who should be baptized?
Thoughtful and committed Christians have disagreed about this question for centuries. SGCC understands the scriptures to teach that baptism is an expression of the commitment of the person being baptized. That is why we call it “believer’s baptism.” It is an expression of a person’s faith in Christ and desire to follow Christ. Therefore, baptism ought to be restricted to someone mature enough to make that decision and that commitment. Baptism is for those who have made a personal decision to trust Christ alone for their salvation (Acts 2:38; 8:12; 18:8; 19:4; 22:16).
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding this view of baptism and what it might mean for you.
What is the significance of believer’s baptism?
Believer’s baptism is the way a person makes a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. By being baptized you are proclaiming that you are a follower of Jesus Christ, that Jesus is the Savior and Lord of your life, and that to the best of your ability you want to live your life in a way that pleases him. Baptism is what separates those who are spectators from those who have decided to get in the game.
Why is baptism important?
At the very beginning of his ministry Jesus himself was baptized (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21,22; John 1:31-34). His last words to his friends before he ascended to heaven were the command to”…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19b-20a). In the new testament baptism followed conversion so closely that the two are considered part of one event (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). At SGCC we understand scripture to teach that the act of baptism does not produce grace and bring about salvation, but rather it is an outward sign of an inward work of grace that has already taken place (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 6:3,4).
Who should be baptized?
Thoughtful and committed Christians have disagreed about this question for centuries. SGCC understands the scriptures to teach that baptism is an expression of the commitment of the person being baptized. That is why we call it “believer’s baptism.” It is an expression of a person’s faith in Christ and desire to follow Christ. Therefore, baptism ought to be restricted to someone mature enough to make that decision and that commitment. Baptism is for those who have made a personal decision to trust Christ alone for their salvation (Acts 2:38; 8:12; 18:8; 19:4; 22:16).
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The Bible says that all professing Christians should be baptized (Matthew 28:18-20). Whether you've been following Jesus for a long time and never got baptized or are a new Christian, we would be honored to baptize you!