Why Bother with Baptism?

Baptism is presented as a vital practice that unites the church, even across different traditions and methods. The story of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 illustrates the inclusive nature of baptism, showing that it welcomes all, regardless of someone's background. The church should be a place where people can freely express their doubts and struggles without fear of judgment. In addition it should recognize that the gospel is meant to be good news for everyone, and invites all into God's family.

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• “Baptism reminds us that there is no ladder to holiness to climb, no self-improvement plan to follow. It is just death and resurrection, over and over again, day after day, as God reaches down into our deepest graves and with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, wrests us from our pride, our apathy, our fear, our prejudice, our anger, our hurt, and our despair.” Rachel Held Evans

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