BELIEF IS REQUIRED FOR BAPTISM

Believing in the birth, deeds, claims, and promises of Christ, as well as His persecution, burial, death, and resurrection, is necessary before baptism, for anyone who does not believe in the Word and Son of God, refusing to receive Him as the Redeemer of his soul, can never be saved and reborn of God in the Spirit through Jesus, to rise again* (Mark 16:16). Faith in His shed blood comes from the depths of the heart and, in sincerity, it's confessed for one's personal Salvation; yet, baptism in the Spirit is crucial for souls to be kept safe through the final judgement, which allows the Faithful into the presence of the Father of all creation (John 3:5, Acts 2:38).
Also, the affirmation of one's faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and His Salvation for the World, shows readiness to be reborn, baptized, and circumcised in the Spirit, following Him in obedience, to stay worthy of Him, being purified souls, consecrated for God's service and to dwell in His righteousness,* as the Redeemed of "I Am That I Am," comforted in His precious Love and Divine presence (John 11:27).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Gracious God and Abba Father, for favoring me with the knowledge of Your Word, who redeems my soul* and keeps me cleansed through baptism as I* submit in the flesh and Spirit,* to the Lordship of Christ. You always give me what I need on time, to follow You to the end! Please help me as I stay determined to equip men through discipleship and the spreading of the Gospel of Salvation, so that many may be reborn into the Body of Christ.
Amen.

From Acts 8:36-37