The Church, baptism, and Communion
Why do Christians gather, get baptized, and take Communion?
The Church gathers to worship God, learn Scripture, care for people, and make disciples. Water baptism publicly expresses faith in Christ, and Communion remembers His sacrifice and proclaims His death until He comes.
What we believe
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, care for people, preach the Gospel, and make disciples. We practice water baptism by immersion for believers as a public confession of faith. In Communion we remember Christ’s sacrifice and proclaim His death as we await His return.
What did the earliest believers practice?
Acts 2:41–42 links receiving the message and baptism with continuing in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers. The passage presents discipleship as a shared life and a continuing commitment.
What do baptism and Communion teach?
Romans 6:3–4 connects baptism with Christ’s death and resurrection and with walking in newness of life. In 1 Corinthians 11:23–26, Paul teaches believers to remember Christ through the bread and cup and to proclaim His death until He comes.
Read the Scriptures in context
KJV · Matthew 28:18-20 · Acts 2:41-42 · Romans 6:3-4 · 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Put it into practice
Read Acts 2:41–47 and choose one way you can participate more fully in the life of your local church.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this ministry practice water baptism?
We practice immersion for believers as a public confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
What do the bread and cup point to?
They point to Christ’s body and blood and call believers to remember and proclaim His sacrifice.