We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand-out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise. God has promised that if I call on His name and ask to have my sins forgiven, He will forgive me. If I ask Him, He will bring hope and salvation to me. He'll forgive our sins and purge us of all wrongdoing. This person has taken a giant step from the world of the dead to the world of the living.
Baptism is the first step of faith taken by new believers in the book of Acts.
It is an open evidence of the faith in our hearts. We are convinced of the dramatic and ancient symbol of baptism by immersion. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ are pictured in our death to the past. Burial in baptism symbolizes our new life in Christ. Turn to God and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, so your sins are forgiven and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.