BAPTISM

Does baptism save me?

No. Baptism does not save you.

Salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone—not by any work, ritual, or act of obedience. Baptism is not the cause of salvation; it is the sign of salvation.

A helpful way to think about baptism is like a wedding ring. A ring does not make someone married, but it is a visible symbol of a covenant that already exists. In the same way, baptism does not make someone a Christian, but it visibly marks and proclaims the faith that is already present.

Who should be baptized?

Who should be baptized?

At Redemption Arcadia, baptism is for those who have personally repented of their sin and placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior—those who can give a credible profession of faith and personally affirm the gospel.

During your baptism, you will be asked questions like:

- Have you come today to make a public profession that you have placed your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
- Do you believe that Jesus died in accordance with the Scriptures, was buried, and was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures?
- Have you repented of your sins and trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of your sins?

Can I be baptized if I was baptized as a baby or baptized before?

Can I be baptized if I was baptized as a baby or baptized before?

If you were baptized before you personally trusted in Jesus Christ—such as being baptized as an infant—we would encourage you to be baptized as a believer.

Baptism in the New Testament follows personal repentance and faith. Because baptism is a public profession of your own trust in Christ, we believe it is appropriate for those who can personally confess the gospel and affirm their faith.

If you were baptized after coming to faith in Christ, you generally do not need to be baptized again simply because you have grown, struggled, wandered, or matured in your walk with Jesus

If I sin as a Christian, should I get baptized again?

If I sin as a Christian, should I get baptized again?

Not necessarily.

Baptism is a once-for-all public identification with Christ and His saving work. It is not something we repeat every time we struggle or fall into sin.

Christians are called to ongoing repentance throughout the Christian life. If you belong to Jesus, your response to sin is confession, repentance, and renewed faith—not repeated baptism.

However, if you were never truly baptized as a believer in response to personal faith in Christ, then baptism may still be your next faithful step.

Can children be baptized?

Can children be baptized?

Yes—if they are able to personally understand the gospel and give a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ.

Because baptism is a public declaration of personal trust in Christ, we want to make sure children understand what the gospel is, what baptism means, and why they desire to be baptized.

That’s why one of our pastors will meet with the child (and often their parents) before baptism to hear their testimony and help discern readiness.

Can I invite people? Should I?

Can I invite people? Should I?

Absolutely. We strongly encourage it.

Baptism is a joyful opportunity to publicly profess your faith in Jesus and celebrate with the church. It is also a powerful witness to friends, family members, and others who may not yet know Christ.

Because of that, we encourage you to invite people who know and love you—both believers and unbelievers—to come celebrate what God has done in your life.

What happens after I register?

What happens after I register?

Here’s what the process typically looks like:

1. Register online using the form above.
2. A pastor will follow up to schedule a conversation with you.
3. You’ll meet with a pastor to share your testimony and talk through your understanding of the gospel and baptism.
4. Our team will send details for the day of the baptism.
Y5. ou may be asked to share a brief testimony so our church can celebrate God’s grace in your life.

What will happen during the baptism?

What will happen during the baptism?

During the baptism, a pastor will ask you to publicly affirm your faith in Christ.

Then the pastor will say:
“Based on your profession of faith, it is my privilege to baptize you, my brother/sister, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

As you are baptized, the pastor may also say:
“Buried with Christ in baptism, raised to walk in newness of life.”

This is a beautiful picture of your union with Christ in His death and resurrection.

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