What does it mean to be baptized? Is it just a ritual or a ceremony, or is it something more? In this sermon, Mark Wittenmyer explores the Biblical meaning and significance of baptism based on Romans 6:3-4. Mark explains how baptism is not just a symbolic act, but a spiritual reality that connects us to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He shows how being baptized into Christ’s death means dying to our old self, our sin, and our worldly ways. He also reveals how being baptized into new life means rising with Christ to a new identity, a new purpose, and a new hope. Finally, he challenges us to answer the call to a transformed life, living in obedience to God and in service to others. Watch this video and discover how baptism can transform your life from death to life! Are you ready to experience the transformative power of baptism?

In today's message, we will see the importance of baptism according to God's Word. There are those who will tell you that baptism is not necessary for salvation. When we are baptized, we reenact the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Romans 6:4 tells us, “Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.” Of course, the symbolism God intended is lost if we are not buried. Many will tell you that sprinkling and pouring are acceptable forms of baptism even though the Greek word baptizo actually meant immersion or submersion. To say that sprinkling is an acceptable form of immersion is simply unscriptural. God commanded immersion and a person is either immersed or they are not.

In order to make a cake, one needs to follow the recipe using all the necessary ingredients. God has a recipe for salvation, and the Bible reveals the necessary ingredients: faith, repentance, confession, and baptism, resulting in living a new life in Christ by being faithful and obedient to God's Word and Will.