What is baptism?

a. It is an act of submission which must be preceded by faith in Jesus and repentance for our sins - Ac 2:36-38; 8:36-37

b. It is also an act of submission which involves a burial in water, in which one then rises to walk in newness of life through the power of God - Ac 8:38; Ro 6:3-4; Col 2:12

1. When done according to the Word of God, baptism then becomes an act of faith on our part which results in a wonderful working of God in our lives!

a. Our sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus - Ac 22:16; Ep 5:25-27

b. We are regenerated and renewed by the Spirit of God- Tit 3: 5-6