Do I Have to be Baptized?
Clear Creek Community Church
Summary
Salvation is by grace alone through faith in Jesus, as supported by Ephesians 2:8 and Romans 4:24-25, not by baptism itself. However, Jesus commands baptism as the first act of obedience after believing the gospel in Matthew 28:19-20, and the early church followed this pattern in Acts 2:41. Therefore, while not a requirement for salvation, baptism is a crucial symbolic step of obedience for new believers.
Bible Verses
| Reference | Timestamp |
|---|---|
| Ephesians 2:8 | |
| Romans 4:24-25 | |
| Matthew 28:19-20 | |
| Acts 2:41 |