Why We Baptize
In the last words recorded by the apostle Matthew, Jesus tells His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The call to be baptized is a significant command by Jesus.
We see important symbolism related to baptism in the Bible. Baptism signifies the end of our old life and the beginning of a new way of life in Christ.
We identify personally with the death and burial of Christ when we are put under the water and with His resurrection to eternal life when we come up out of the water.
Baptism is a public declaration to the world around us that we belong to Jesus, that we serve Him as the Lord of our lives, and that we are not ashamed to say it publicly.
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Baptism FAQ’s
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At The Grove, we ask each person who is baptized to share a short testimony about why they have decided to be baptized. Your baptism is a chance to let God use you to draw other people closer to Him. Ask God to help you decide what you should share, realizing that your words might be an encouragement to believers who are following Jesus, and they might also move someone who is far from God closer to Him as they identify with the things that you share about your own journey.
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Oftentimes, new believers delay being baptized. They have a sense that they don’t know enough about being a Christian to be baptized. Every Biblical account of baptism we see taking place in the early church happens immediately after the decision to follow Christ. The only thing you must know in order to be baptized is that you have placed your faith in Christ and you are committed to following Him. If you are sure of that, then you are ready to be baptized. Get baptized at your first opportunity.
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Baptism is something that believers are commanded to do one time. The decision to place our faith in Christ is a personal decision that a person must make for themselves. We cannot choose Jesus for anyone else, no matter how much we love them, not even for our children. There are no examples of babies being baptized in the Bible. If you were baptized as an infant and have since decided to place your faith in Christ, we encourage you to be baptized again. This time your baptism will proclaim your own decision to follow Christ. If you are interested in learning about our Child Dedication, click here.
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Baptisms usually take place every 4-6 weeks, after every service in the Baptismal Courtyard or on the Chapel Lawn. Friends or family can be in the water with you to help with your baptism or pray over you. Please inform our staff if you would like to have a family member or friend in the water with you.
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A baptism shirt will be given to you on the day of your baptism. Please wear clothes that won’t be revealing when wet and bring a towel and a change of clothes. We do have a limited supply of towels and shorts available for same-day decisions.
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