BAPTISM · YOUR NEXT STEP

Live made new.

Baptism is the outward symbol of a decision already made in your heart: you belong to Jesus. If you believe, your next step does not have to wait.

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WHAT BAPTISM MEANS

More than a moment.

Baptism does not make you a believer or save you. It shows the world that you already believe—and pictures the new life Jesus has given you.

01 · BURIED

Christ’s death and burial.

Going beneath the water illustrates that Jesus died for our sins and was buried—and that our old life is buried with Him.

1 CORINTHIANS 15:3–4 · COLOSSIANS 2:12
02 · RAISED

A completely new life.

Coming up from the water pictures Christ’s resurrection. In Him, the old has passed away and a new life has begun.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 · ROMANS 6:4
03 · DECLARED

Your faith made visible.

Baptism is a public expression of your personal commitment to Jesus—an outward symbol of what happened in your heart.

ACTS 18:8
Think of it like a wedding ring: the ring does not create the commitment; it shows the commitment that has already been made.
WHY IMMERSION?

Down with the old. Up with the new.

The method tells the story. Immersion gives us a clear picture of burial and resurrection—and follows the example Jesus gave us.

01

Jesus was baptized this way.

“As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water.” — Matthew 3:16

02

It is the pattern we see in Scripture.

Philip and the man went down into the water and came up out of it. — Acts 8:38–39

03

The word itself points beneath the surface.

The Greek word baptizo means “to submerge” or “to dip under water.”

04

It best pictures resurrection.

Buried with Christ, then raised by His power to live a new life. — Romans 6:4

COMMON QUESTIONS

Clear answers.
No pressure.

01Who should be baptized?+
Every person who has personally believed in Jesus Christ should be baptized. In the New Testament, people believed the message of Jesus and then were baptized. See Acts 2:41, Acts 8:12, and Acts 8:13.
02What about infant baptism?+
At Relevant, we wait until children are old enough to believe, understand the meaning of baptism, and remember it. Child dedication is the covenant parents make to raise a child in faith; baptism is a person’s own public profession of commitment to Jesus.
03When should I be baptized?+
As soon as you have believed in Christ as your Savior, there is no reason to delay. Acts 2:41 says those who believed were baptized that day.
04Why does Relevant celebrate so loudly?+
Jesus taught that heaven rejoices whenever a person turns to Him. Because heaven celebrates, we celebrate here too—affirming what God has done in that person’s life. See Luke 15:7 and 15:10.
05What will the baptism be like?+
Baptisms normally happen during or alongside a worship experience or ministry gathering so the church can celebrate with you. A small pool of clean, warm water is used, and a Relevant pastor, ministry leader, or active Partner will baptize you.
YOUR NEXT STEP

Heaven celebrates. SO WILL WE.

If you have put your faith in Jesus, baptism is your opportunity to tell the story publicly. We would be honored to stand with you, answer your questions, and celebrate your new life.

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“THERE IS REJOICING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ANGELS OF GOD.” · LUKE 15:10