Baptism— How to Get Ready | Watchtower Study - JW. ORG 1-2 If you are not yet ready for baptism, why should you not be discouraged? (See cover picture ) IF YOU are interested in getting baptized, you have set a wonderful goal for yourself Are you ready to take that step right now? If you believe that you are and the elders agree, do not hesitate to follow through at the next opportunity A rewarding life in Jehovah’s service awaits you 2 On
Baptism—What Is Holding Me Back? | Young People Ask - JW. ORG Review: What is holding me back from baptism? Fear of making a serious mistake If you choose to avoid serious sins, you can do so—as do the vast majority of Jehovah’s servants Fear of responsibility Build up your appreciation for the love that Jehovah has shown you That will motivate you to give him your best in return Fear of inadequacy
Baptism—A Worthwhile Goal! Jesus taught that baptism is a requirement for Christians (Read Matthew 28:19, 20 ) But what is baptism? And what must a person do to reach that goal? 1 What is baptism? The word “baptize” comes from a Greek term meaning “to dip” under water When Jesus was baptized, he was immersed in the Jordan River, and then he came “up out of the water ” (Mark 1:9, 10) Similarly, true
Baptism - JW. ORG The faithful apostles of Jesus Christ were baptized in water by John’s baptism (Joh 1:35-37; 4:1) But they had not yet been baptized with holy spirit when Jesus pointed out that they were also to be baptized in a symbolic baptism like his, a baptism into death (Mr 10:39) So baptism into his death is something apart from water baptism
The Steps to Baptism - JW. ORG BECOME JEHOVAH’S FRIEND —ACTIVITIES The Steps to Baptism Learn about the steps that lead to baptism, and help your children with their spiritual goals
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? What Does the Bible Say? - JW. ORG How is a person born again? When Jesus discussed the subject, he said that those born again would be “born from water and spirit ” (John 3:5) This expression refers to baptism in water followed by baptism with holy spirit — Acts 1:5; 2: 1-4 Jesus was the first person to be born again