Are You Ready to Get Baptized? - WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE BAPTISM

If you feel that you are ready to get baptized, you no doubt have already taken a number of steps to build a good relationship with Jehovah.  As a result of your regular Bible study, you have come to know much about Jehovah and Jesus. You have developed faith.  (Hebrews 11:6) You completely trust in Jehovah's promises found in the Bible, and you are convinced that your faith in Jesus' sacrifice can save you from  sin and death.  You have repented of  your sins; you feel deeply sorry for the wrongs you have committed and you have asked Jehovah for his forgiveness. You have turned your life around; you have firmly rejected your former bad way of life and have begun living in way that is pleasing to God.  (Acts 3:19) You are are eager to tell others about your faith. You qualified to become an unbaptized publisher and began preaching with the congregation.  (Matthew 24:14) Jehovah is proud of you for taking these necessary steps. You have brought great joy to his heart. - PROVERBS 27:11.

BEFORE BAPTISM 

* Come to know Jehovah and Jesus well

* Develop faith

* Repent of your sins and turn your life around

* Dedicate yourself to God

AFTER BAPTISM

* Read God's Word and meditate on it ever day

* Pray continually

* Keep seeking first the Kingdom in your life

 Before you can get baptized, there are a few other things you need to do. As we learned earlier, you must dedicate yourself to God. Approach him in private, heartfelt prayer, and promise him that you will use your life to do his will.  (1 Peter 4:2) Then let the coordinator of the body of elders know that you want to get baptized. He will ask some elders to meet with you. Please do not be anxious about meeting with them. These dear brothers no doubt already now you and love you.  They will review with you the basic Bible teachings that you have learned.  They want to make sure that you understand those teachings and that you are  aware of the importance of dedication and baptism.  If they agree that you are ready, they will inform you that you can get baptized at the next assembly or convention.

Next time: Are  You Ready to Get Baptized? - WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO AFTER YOUR BAPTISM 

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