What is Baptism? It is a sacred act instituted by Christ. Through simple water connected with God's Word, Christ Jesus offers, gives, and seals to us the forgiveness of sins, new life, and salvation. As the Apostle Peter says, "Baptism now saves you also."
Christ, our Lord, says in the last chapter of Matthew, "Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." So you see, Baptism is not simple water only, but it is water used by God's command and connected with God's Word.
Some ask, "Why should I be baptized?" The answer is that to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit means to be received into fellowship with the Triune God, to become a member of His family, and an heir of everlasting life.
God intended Baptism for salvation and as a source of comfort for "all nations" which includes all people, as the Apostle Peter also says, "The promise is to you, and to your children." How gracious our God is through Christ Jesus, our Lord!
Read: Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38-39; 1 Peter 3:21;
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