Why Should I Be Baptized?

Baptism is a public sign that a Christian has been brought from death to life. This volume in the 9Marks Church Questions series unpacks Scripture’s teaching on the necessity of baptism for the life and growth of the local church body. “I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary After his resurrection, Jesus commanded his disciples to go and “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them” (Matthew 28:19). In this booklet, pastor Bobby Jamieson unpacks Scripture’s teaching on the importance of baptism in the local church, responding to seven reasons people often give for not being baptized. Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship Provides biblical insight on the essential role of baptism in the local church community by addressing 3 commonly asked questions Encourages Christians with the power of the warm, nurturing grace of their local church gatherings Formatted as a small booklet ideal for sharing