Baptism
“Everyone who acknowledges Me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” - Jesus in Matthew 10:32
Our Belief
“We believe that the baptism of believers with water is a pledge of their covenant with God. It identifies them with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. It is a sign of their cleansing and freedom from sin, and their commitment to walk in the way of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. This baptism shall occur primary through immersion, however other methods such as sprinkling or pouring of water may be accepted depending on the circumstance and the needs of the individual being baptized. Water baptism will be observed for believers who are able to publicly testify of a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.” - The Narrow Way Church Bylaws, Article 2, Paragraph G
It’s commanded by Jesus.
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” - Matthew 28:18-20
It’s a commitment to the Church, God’s people.
“Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.” - Acts 2:41 (Emphasis Added)
It's a public profession of your faith in Jesus.
“So everyone who acknowledges Me [Jesus] before men, I also will acknowledge before My Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny before My Father who is in heaven.” - Matthew 10:32-33