
Baptism is a ritual rinsing with water commanded by Jesus in which new believers (young and old) receive entrance into the Christian Community. It is not merely a symbol; we believe that God is actively doing something powerful through it. Baptism is a sign of God's favor in which God promises to give us the gift of the Holy Spirit as we embark on our new life of faith.
"Peter answered them, “All of you must turn to God and change the way you think and act, and each of you must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins will be forgiven.
