How Does Water Baptism Save?
It is not magic water. The saving power behind water baptism is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (cf. 1 Cor. 15:1-4). One is saved when he believes the message of the Gospel and in good conscience, pledges his life to God as he confesses Jesus and is immersed in water (1 Peter 3:18-21). Immersion in water allows the blood of Jesus to wash your past sins away (Matt. 26:28). What Happens at Water Baptism? All spiritual blessings occur at baptism (Eph. 1:3). We will name only a few of them. (1) The individual receives forgiveness of sins (Acts 22:16; Rev. 1:5). (2) The individual receives the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; Matt. 3:16). (3) The individual is added to the universal church (not a particular denomination), but the worldwide household of God (Acts 2:47; Matt. 16:18; Rom. 16:16). Who is a proper Candidate for Water Baptism? There are certain requirements one must meet before they can be baptized in water. They must have faith in Jesus Christ a
