FAQ
Why Should I Be Baptized?
We see four Biblical reasons:
1. To Follow Christ's Example. (Mark 1:9)
2. Because Jesus Commanded it. (Matt. 28:19-20)
3. It demonstrates the reality of my salvation. (Acts 18:8)
4. It identifies me with a local church. (Acts 2:41, 47)
Who should be baptized
Every person who has believed in Jesus Christ.
1. Baptism does not make you a believer — it shows that you already believe.
2. Baptism does not "save" you; only God's grace received through faith can do
that.
3. Baptism is like the wedding ring — an outward symbol of an inner commitment
the believer has already made in their heart.
What is the meaning/purpose of baptism?
The purpose of baptism is to give visual testimony of our commitment to Christ.
Baptism is the first step of discipleship.
1. It illustrates Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. (Romans 6:4, 1 Cor. 5:3-4,
Col. 2:12)
2. It illustrates my union with the body of Christ. (1 Cor. 12:13)
3. It illustrates my new life as a Christian. (Romans 6:4, 2 Cor. 5:17)
Does NCC baptize children and babies?
The Bible teaches very clearly that each individual must make their own decision
to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. That decision cannot be made by
someone else. At NCC we are committed to doing things God's way according to
the Bible — therefore we wait until our children are old enough to make their
own decision to receive Christ as their Savior. We also make sure that they
understand the true meaning of baptism before we baptize them.
If you are interested in being baptized please complete and submit the following
sign up and someone in leadership will contact you.