Water Baptism at Courageous Church in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, Utah

What is Water Baptism?

Jesus said, “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 ESV

Water baptism is an identification with Jesus’ death and resurrection. When we go down into the water, we are buried in the waters of baptism, burying our old life in Jesus’ death. When we come up out of the water, we are raised to receive a new life in his resurrection by faith.

“…having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.”

- Colossians 2:12 ESV

Why do we get water baptized?

To follow Jesus’ example when he was baptized and…

  1. As an act of obedience to God.

  2. Because Jesus commanded it as a spiritual act of faith.

  3. Going into the waters of baptism is a matter of identifying with the death and the resurrection of Jesus.

  4. It’s an opportunity to publicly declare our faith in Jesus as a witness to our friends, family, and neighbors

Ready to be water baptized?

Use the links to let us know! One of our pastors or team members will schedule a time to meet with you about it. Have a child that wants to be baptized? Click here to download our Kids Baptism Guide to see if they’re ready for this next step.