We accept GOD's plan of salvation of baptism by water and spirit. Jesus Christ, who was our perfect example, though sinless, was baptized to fulfill righteousness. (John 3:5 Matthew 3:15-17, Mark 1:9-11)
Water baptism is essential for forgiveness of sins, and confirms our belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of GOD. (Acts 2:38 Acts 8:37, Acts 22:16)
Water baptism confirms the application of the blood of Jesus to the individual believer. It is the acknowledgment that the repentant believer receives Jesus as his/her personal Saviour and Lord and that the forgiveness and remission of personal sins is produced (validated, verified). (1 Peter 3:21)
Water-baptism is the actual declaration and affirmation of change from the old life to the new. (2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:3-4)
Water baptism should be by immersion (Matthew 3:15-17, Acts 8:38-39), following the example and teachings of Christ's chosen apostles- in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts. 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts 10:48, Acts 19:3-5, Colossians 3:17)