What does United Methodism fundamentally believe about baptism?
Baptism is a sacrament. In this sacrament a person is cleansed by the Holy Spirit and becomes part of the body of Christ the church universal. Common elements, in this case, water, is used as a vehicle of divine grace. Baptism is administered by the church as the Body of Christ. It is the act of God through the grace of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.
