On Baptism

The Weekly Word from Burns

What do joining the military, becoming a citizen, and starting a new job all have in common? They all have an "initiation ritual"—a swearing-in ceremony.

Following Jesus is no different. We call it baptism.

While it's easy to get lost in arguments about how, when, or why it's done, this message reminds us of the one thing every Christian group agrees on: it's the powerful, beautiful, and essential step of belonging. Discover how baptism is a story that didn't start in the New Testament, but at the dawn of creation, and what it means to "put on Christ" and walk in newness of life.

Listen to move past the arguments, rediscover the biblical power of baptism as a symbol of unity and new life, and find grace-filled answers to practical questions like, "Do I have to be perfect?" and "What if I'm not sure I 'did it right'?"