Why Be Baptized?

(1) To follow Christ's example. A Christian is a "follower of Christ." "Jesus...was baptized by John in the Jordan." (Mark 1:9-11)

(2) Christ commanded it. He instructed His disciples to: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

(3) It is the pattern followed by New Testament believers. "...many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized." (Acts 18:8)

Conclusion: It shows our loyalty and obedience to Christ and His Word. "We know that we have come to know him, if we obey his commands." (1 John 2:3)

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