Baptism Class 

Next Baptism class:  July 20th in the 4 & 5 Grade Room during the 9:00am Service
​*All participants will be required to take the baptism class before getting baptized.

WHAT IS BAPTISM?

1. Baptism is for those who believe in Jesus Christ. It is an external sign of the internal commitment one has made to follow Him. It is one way we profess our faith in Jesus Christ and proclaim that He is our Lord and Savior.

2. Baptism is a visible act with a spiritual meaning. It associates the believer with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and signifies the believer’s death to the old life and his or her resurrection as a new creation in Christ. 

3. It is a symbol of your new life as a Christian. We bury the ‘old life’ and we rise to walk in a ‘new life’.  Baptism is like a wedding ring – it is the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart, a commitment that has to be followed through and lived out on a daily basis.

Note: Baptism does not make you a believer; it shows that you already believe. Baptism does not save you; only your faith in Jesus does that. Baptism could be likened to a wedding ring. It’s the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart. 

4. Baptism also connects us to the ‘body of Christ’, or His church. In baptism there is a real sense of being joined with other believers, not just participating in an individual act of our own spiritual journey. 

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Bible verses related to salvation and baptism: Romans 10:9-10, Mark 1:1-12, Acts 2:38-40, Acts 8: 12-13, Acts 8: 26-40, Acts 10: 44-48, Ephesians 2:3-9

WHY SHOULD I BE BAPTIZED?

1. Because you want to follow Christ’s example. Jesus himself was baptized. He was not a sinner, yet he humbled himself in obedience to identify with us and give us an example to follow.


2. It was a command given to us by Jesus. Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ. 

3. Baptism declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. This is fairly simple by today’s standards, at least in the United States. But for the first century church, as in many parts of the world today, a public confession of your faith through Baptism could mean persecution of various types. Baptism has always been the next step after salvation and is an important foundation for the Christian life. 

COMMON QUESTIONS

What about being re-baptized? It is not necessary to be re-baptized to be a member of Reveal Church. Some desire to be baptized a second time if they have recently rededicated their life to Jesus or did not fully understand the meaning during their first baptism.

Can a family be baptized together? During our outdoor Baptisms, absolutely!  As long as each member fully understands what is taking place and has placed their trust in Christ for salvation. Our indoor baptismal seats one, so families cannot be in the water at the same time.

What Should I Wear? Reveal will provide you with a “Decided” tshirt.  We suggest shorts or swim trunks for bottoms.

What About Children? At Reveal, we wait to baptize children until they are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of salvation. This means different ages for different children and is ultimately left to the parents to decide.

What About Babies? We do not baptize babies as they do not understand salvation, sin and cross of Christ.  However, we do have child dedications that take place throughout the year. During this time, parents agree to partner with God and commit to raise their children with godly principles until the child is old enough to make his or her own decision to follow Christ.

What Should I Bring? Baptisms are a church celebration at Reveal.  So bring your family and friends.  Other than that, the only thing you’ll need is a towel and change of clothes.

Who Will Baptize Me? A Pastor will baptize will you. However, parents can assist in baptizing their children. If you would like another staff member or leader to baptize you, just let us know.