Join us tonight at 5pm for some fun in the sun, BBQ, testimonies, and baptisms at Golden Gardens Park in Ballard. We’ll provide hot grills, BBQ tools, and condiments. If you want to get baptized, please fill out this form. Here are answers to some common questions about baptism from "Baptism: An explanation of believer baptism and refutation of contrary beliefs" by Pastor Mark.

Q: What is baptism? A: Baptism is the Christian act of immersing a believer under water and then bringing him forth out of the water. It is a practical representation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as the person being baptized is plunged beneath the waters and brought forth in the same way that Jesus was buried in the earth and resurrected on their behalf in forgiveness of their sins (Rom 6:1-10; Col 2:12). Baptism identified a Christian with Jesus (Acts 10:48; Rom 6:3; Gal 3:27), the universal church (1 Cor 12:13), and the local church (Acts 2:41).

Q: Why should Christians be baptized? A: Jesus commanded that all Christians be baptized (Mt 28:19). His apostles also commanded that all Christians be baptized (Acts 2:38). Therefore, Christians should be baptized because their God and His servants command it.

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