1a : a Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community. b : a non-Christian rite using water for ritual purification. c Christian Science : purification by or submergence in Spirit.

What is the purpose of baptism?

Baptism memorializes the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. It is considered a covenantal act, signifying entrance into the New Covenant of Christ.

What is baptism and why is it important?

Baptism is a public confession of faith

Jesus taught his disciples the importance of living the faith in public as well as in private. ... Baptism presents an opportunity to the new believer to confess before others that Jesus is Lord and Savior.