If I believe that Jesus died for my sins, what’s next? For the answer, look in Mark 16:15-16, NIV. "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whosoever does not believe will be condemned."

Do I have to be baptized to have my sins forgiven? It might be a surprise, but look in Acts 2:38, NIV. "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven.' " There are some extreme cases when someone is unable to be baptized, but if at all possible, it should be a privilege to do to become a part of God’s family.

What happens to my sins in baptism? You’ll find the answer in Acts 22:16, TEV. "And now, why wait any longer? Get up and be baptized and have your sins washed away by calling on His name."

What does baptism represent? The interesting answer is found in Romans 6:2-7, NIV. "We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Just like Jesus died, was buried and then rose from death, baptism represents our death, burial and resurrection from death to sin in Jesus.

What happened at the baptism of Jesus? Look in Matthew 3:16-17, NIV. "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, 'This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.'" Because Jesus represents us, at the time of your baptism, God says this about you as well. He sees Jesus in you and He is well pleased with what He sees.

Why are believers baptized in Jesus’ name? It’s like joining a family and taking on the family name. Look in Matthew 28:19, NIV. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."

It seems like people are baptized lots of different ways. Can I choose which way I want to be baptized? See God says in Ephesians 4:5, NIV "One Lord, one faith, one baptism."

Are there any examples in the Bible that show the correct way to be baptized? Check out Acts 8:36-39, NIV. "As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, 'Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?' And he ordered the chariot to stop. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing."

What do I have to do before I can be baptized? For the answer, look in Acts 8:12, TEV. "But when they believed Philip's message about the good news of the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women."