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Made New in Christ

Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ—a powerful step of obedience that symbolizes the new life you have in Him. At Forest Hills Baptist Church, we celebrate baptism as an outward expression of an inward transformation. Whether you’re a new believer or have followed Christ for some time but haven’t yet been baptized, we would love to walk with you through this meaningful step in your spiritual journey. Let us know you’re ready, and we’ll help you prepare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about baptism? Find answers to common questions and learn what to expect as you take this important step of faith at Forest Hills Baptist Church.

The Bible presents baptism as an outward sign of faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Christian baptism is an act of obedience to the command of Jesus, declaring the believer’s faith in and identification with their crucified, buried, and risen Savior. Baptism is a visible sermon of the gospel of Jesus Christ, identifying the Christian with his death, burial and resurrection (Matt. 28:19–20; Rom. 6:1–11; 1 Cor. 12:13; Col. 2:12).

The Greek word used for baptism in the New Testament, baptizo, means “to plunge, dip, or immerse in water.” For example, in the secular ancient Greek, this word was used to explain things such as the sinking of a ship that had been submerged in water. In baptism, the believer is immersed beneath the water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We baptize Christians in the same way as Jesus: immersed in water and then brought up out of the water (Mark 1:10; Acts 8:34–39).

The New Testament consistently demonstrates that those who are baptized are people who have put their trust in Jesus and turned from sin. Therefore, baptism is reserved solely for those who have received Jesus as their Lord and Savior. In addition, Jesus commanded that all Christians should be baptized (Matt. 28:19).