INTRODUCTION
We are so excited that you are interested in baptism. We believe that baptism is a necessary and important step of obedience for every person who has accepted Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior of their lives. We hope that the information below will provide most, if not all, of the answers to questions you may have about baptism.

WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT BAPTISM
Who should be baptized?
    Christians believe that the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, salvation occurs when a person places his or her faith in Jesus Christ, accepting His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the dead as sufficient payment for his or her sin.
    If you have personally accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, then you are ready to be baptized. Your baptism is an opportunity for you to show others that you have accepted Him and are now walking in agreement with Him.

What Does Baptism Symbolize?
    Baptism is a way of showing others that you have received Christ into your life and have began a growing relationship with Him. It symbolizes what took place in your heart and life at the time of salvation. Baptism means:
    You have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of your life
    You shared in His death, burial, and resurrection, illustrated by going down into the water (Dead to your old life), then rising up out of the water (Your new life).
    You are symbolically washed clean. All sin has been forgiven by the death of Jesus Christ.

Because Jesus instructed us to be baptized, baptism is an act of obedience. While it is not necessary for salvation, it demonstrates  submission to God and His Word. We immerse at SouthPoint Church because we believe Scripture shows that Jesus modeled that for us as the way to publicly acknowledge our faith in Him.

INFANT BAPTISM AND CHRISTENING
While some churches and denominations practice infant baptism and/or infant christening, at SouthPoint, we understand Scripture to teach that only professed Christians/believers qualify for baptism. Baptism does not make you a believer it demonstrates that you are a believer.