Are You Ready to Get Baptized? - Continue with WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEDICATION AND BAPTISM

What should be the basis for your decision to get baptized?  As a result of your careful study of the Bible, you have learned much about Jehovah-his personality and his ways. What you have learned about him has warmed your heart and moved you to love him very much.  Your love for Jehovah must be the primary basis for your decision to get baptized
Your decision to get baptized is also based on the Bible truths you have accepted.  Consider what Jesus said when he gave the commission to make disciples. (Read Matthew 28:29, 20.)  According to Jesus, those who get baptized must do so "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit."  What did this mean? You must believe with all your heart the Bible truths about Jehovah; his Son, Jesus; and the holy spirit.  These truths are very powerful and can deeply touch your heart. (Hebrews 4:12)  Let is review some of them.

Think back to when you learned these truths about the Father:  His "name is Jehovah," he is the Most High over all the earth," and he alone is "the true God." (Psalm 83:18; Isaiah 37:16)  He is our Creator, and "salvation belongs to Jehovah." (Psalm 3:8; 35:9)  He has made provision to save us from sin and death and has given us the prospect of everlasting life.  (John 17:3) Your dedication and baptism will identify you as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.  (Isaiah 43:10-12) You will be part of a worldwide family of worshippers who are proud to be called by God's name and make it known  to others. - PSALM 86:12.

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