Evangelical View on Baptism:
The Evangelical view on baptism is that it is an outward symbol of an inward faith. Baptism is seen as a public declaration of the individual’s personal decision to follow Christ and is viewed as an important step in the believer’s journey of faith. Evangelicals believe that baptism does not save a person, but rather is a symbol of the salvation that has already been received through faith in Jesus Christ. The mode of baptism is not considered crucial, as long as it is done with water and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Evangelicals also believe in the practice of believer’s baptism, which means that individuals should be baptized only after they have made a personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
Mennonite View on Baptism:
The Mennonite view on baptism differs from the Evangelical view in many ways. Mennonites view baptism as an act of obedience to Jesus Christ and as a sacrament that is essential for salvation. They believe that baptism is a cleansing of sin and a rebirth through the Holy Spirit. Mennonites practice believer’s baptism, which means that individuals should be baptized only after they have made a personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ. However, unlike Evangelicals, Mennonites practice baptism by immersion, as they believe it is the most accurate representation of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Mennonites also see baptism as a communal act, not just an individual one, and they emphasize the importance of the church community in the baptismal process.
