Baptism: An Outward Expression of an Inward Connection

There are moments in your faith journey that become defining markers — moments you look back on and remember, God met me there.
Baptism is one of those moments.
Not because it saves you.
Not because it makes you more spiritual.
But because it is a step of obedience — a visible response to an invisible work God has already done in your heart.
At Frontier Church, we believe baptism is an outward expression of an inward connection you have made with Jesus Christ. It is the public declaration that your life now belongs to Him.
What Happens Before Baptism?
Before anyone steps into the water, something far more important has already taken place.
A person recognizes their need for Jesus.
They place their faith in Him as Savior and Lord.
They surrender their life to His leadership.
Scripture says:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away, and see, the new has come.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB)
Salvation is the inward miracle. Baptism is the outward celebration.
The Picture of Romans 6
Romans 6:4 shows us why baptism is so powerful:
“Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life.”
— Romans 6:4 (CSB)
Going under the water represents being buried with Christ — the old life, the old sin, the old identity.
Coming up out of the water represents resurrection — new life, new direction, and new identity in Him.
You don’t go under the same and come up the same. You walk in the newness of life.
Baptism allows us to physically display what Jesus has already done spiritually.
Following the Example of Jesus (Matthew 3:13–17)
When Jesus was baptized, He was fully submerged in the Jordan River. As He came up out of the water, the heavens opened, the Spirit descended like a dove, and the Father declared His pleasure in the Son.
Jesus didn’t need repentance or forgiveness — He was sinless.
Yet He chose baptism to identify with us and to model obedience.
If Jesus stepped into the water in obedience, how much more should we?
Why Baptism Matters
Baptism declares:
I belong to Jesus.
I am not ashamed of the gospel.
I am choosing to follow Him with my life.
It is your first public step of obedience as a believer — not the last step and not an optional one, but the next step.
Following Jesus was never meant to be private. Baptism is a way of saying, I’m all in.
A Word to the Frontier Church Family
If you have trusted Christ but have not yet followed Him in believer’s baptism, let me lovingly ask:
What are you waiting for?
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t need all the answers.
You don’t have to have everything figured out.
You simply need to say yes.
At Frontier Church, we celebrate baptism because we celebrate changed lives. Every time someone goes under the water, we see the gospel on display — buried with Christ, raised to walk in newness of life.
You may not hear an audible voice from heaven, but make no mistake — your Father is pleased with your obedience.
Trust Christ.
Follow Him.
Walk in newness of life.
Ready to Take Your Next Step?
If you’re ready to talk about baptism, we would love to walk with you. Talk with a pastor after service or fill out a Next Steps form, and let’s take this step together.
I would be honored to stand in the water with you.