We Must Be Baptized for the Remission of Our Sins click to enlarge When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, repent, and are baptized, our sins are forgiven through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Show Obedience Jesus Christ was without sin, yet he was baptized. Baptism is the gateway through which we enter the celestial kingdom. Discussion Discuss some of the reasons why we need to be baptized. There is only one correct mode of baptism.
Immersion is necessary.
The Apostle Paul taught that being immersed in water and coming out again is symbolic of death and resurrection. Our sins are washed away when we are baptized. After baptism we start a new life. Baptism by immersion by a person having the proper authority is the only acceptable way of being baptized. Some churches teach that little children should be baptized.