Baptism
Baptism is an outward declaration of an inward change.
If you, or someone you love, has recently placed their faith in Christ, the next step of obedience is to be baptized, which is an outward step of obedience to physically proclaim what Christ has done in your life.
Kids
If your child is interested in taking this next step, please contact please contact Natalie Clopton or Brittany Kilman, our FBC Kids co-directors.
Natalie.clopton@fbcfairfield.org
Students
If your student is interested in taking this next step, please contact Andrew Wroth, our student pastor!
andrew.wroth@fbcfairfield.org
Adults
If you are an adult and are interested in taking this next step, please contact the office!
office@fbcfairfield.org
What is the meaning of baptism?
Baptism is a visual and symbolic demonstration of a person’s union with Christ in the likeness of His death and resurrection. It signifies that a person’s former way of life (unbelief) has been put to death and depicts a release from the mastery of sin. (Colossians 2:12, Romans 6:3-4)
Why should I be baptized?
Baptism is obedience to God’s command in Scripture (Matthew 28:18-20). It is mentioned 70 times in the New Testament. Jesus himself was baptized as an example for us (Matthew 3:16-17), and baptism gives evidence that a person is a disciple of Christ (Acts 2:38-41).
Who should be baptized?
Baptism is for the individual who has received the saving benefits of Christ’s atoning work and become His disciple. Therefore, in obedience to Christ’s command and as a testimony to God, the church, oneself, and the world, a believer should be immersed in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:41)
Why should I be baptized?
Baptism is obedience to God’s command in Scripture (Matthew 28:18-20). It is mentioned 70 times in the New Testament. Jesus himself was baptized as an example for us (Matthew 3:16-17), and baptism gives evidence that a person is a disciple of Christ (Acts 2:38-41).
Why is it important that I be baptized by immersion?
Believer’s baptism by immersion was the early church method described in the Bible. Descriptions such as “plenty of water” (John 3:23), “came up out of the water” (Mark 1:5,10), “went down… came up out of” (Acts 8:38-39), make clear that immersion was the practice. No mode of baptism more clearly articulates the centrality of the Christian message (of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus) than immersion.
How often does First Baptist Church Fairfield perform baptism?
At FBC, we celebrate baptisms several times throughout the year during our Sunday morning gatherings. If you would like to know specific upcoming dates, please reach out! Email office@fbcfairfield.org or call (903) 389-3518.