WATER BAPTISM
Christian water baptism was established by Jesus when He called His apostles to make disciples of all nations and to baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:18-20 ESV
Christian and Missionary Alliance churches encourage all followers of Jesus to be baptized.
DECLARING CHRIST
In the Early Church, baptisms were conducted in public places and identified the person as a follower of Christ. Today, baptisms are often performed inside church buildings, yet a public demonstration of faith in Jesus remains part of the practice.
REPENTING OF SIN
Baptism followed repentance and faith for the Early Church. The apostle Peter invited his listeners on the Day of Pentecost to:
38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 ESV
Three thousand people responded to the invitation, and those who accepted his message were baptized (Acts 2:41). Alliance churches follow the same practice of baptism for those who have repented of sin and put their faith in Jesus Christ.
For centuries, believers entering into baptism were asked to make three renunciations as a demonstration of their commitment to the faith:
For centuries, believers entering into baptism were asked to make three renunciations as a demonstration of their commitment to the faith:
PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Although the Bible does not state a minimum age at which a person may be baptized, the believer should be old enough to understand the significance of baptism.
2. Baptism is not required to receive God's salvation. However, all who have trusted Christ are encouraged to follow Him in baptism as a step of obedience.
3. People who were baptized as believers before affiliating with an Alliance church need not be re-baptized.
4. In cases where immersion is impossible due to physical limitations, an alternate mode is acceptable.
2. Baptism is not required to receive God's salvation. However, all who have trusted Christ are encouraged to follow Him in baptism as a step of obedience.
3. People who were baptized as believers before affiliating with an Alliance church need not be re-baptized.
4. In cases where immersion is impossible due to physical limitations, an alternate mode is acceptable.
19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19 ESV
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