Theme: Because of the meaning of ‘baptism’ and especially the symbolism of being placed in, buried, raised, and clothed with Christ, full immersion is the best mode for water baptism.

Water baptism is done under the authority of the Trinity in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

In view of the biblical teaching on the New Covenant and water baptism, only those who have personally professed faith in Christ should be water baptized.

There is an overarching story to the whole of scripture that should affect every passage that we read. God is bringing glory to Himself through the Person and work of Jesus Christ as He creates and redeems a people who glorify and enjoy Him forever.

Christ's resurrection is the basis of our salvation, so that we can rejoice in what has come to us entirely by grace.

Water baptism does not remove original sin, or produce regeneration or justification, but it is the sign that these things have been already done by God and received by faith alone.

Water baptism is the sign and seal of our union with Christ, a means of grace to provide strength in our struggle against sin, and the medium through which we testify of our faith in Christ and membership in the church.

Christ commands His followers to be baptized in water as the sign and seal of our union with Him, to receive power in our struggle with sin, and testify of our faith in Him.

Theme: A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His prom

There are many sections in the Bible, each with their own unique

role, but they all point to Jesus and His work for us.