About Getting Baptized

Are You Ready To Be Baptized?
I understand that there can be a lot of confusion as to just how one is to get baptized, this page will explain exactly how we are to get baptized and why it is important to follow this order. The word Baptism actually means to be dipped or immersed into water, therefore we are to be immersed into water in order to get properly baptized. This is explained further below:

The Form of Baptism
The form of baptism is very clear from the Bible.

1. The form of baptism requires WATER. John the Baptist said, "I indeed baptize you with water" (Matt. 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:26,33). A Bible baptism requires water.

2. New Testament baptism requires MUCH WATER, "John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there."- John 3:23

3. New Testament baptism requires a GOING DOWN INTO THE W ATER. "And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and be baptized him." - Acts 8:38. It should be enough water for both the one baptized and the person who performs this beautiful ceremony to go together down into the water.

4. The Bible requires a BURIAL IN WATER. "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." - Romans 6:4.

5. New Testament baptism requires next a RESURRECTION FROM THE WATER. "For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:" - Romans 6:5

6. The last element in New Testament baptism is COMING UP STRAIGHTWAY OUT OF THE WATER to meet the smile of a heavenly Father who is pleased, and to walk in the joy of the Holy Spirit who fills the obedient Christian. "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, sang, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:16,17.

So, to be properly baptized as Jesus was and commanded we are to fully immerse ourselves in water and once that happens we will be identified as a Child of God.