A. It is not baptism that makes you part of the family of God. Faith brings you into the family but baptism shows you are part of God’s family. Like a wedding ring, baptism is a tangible reminder of an inward work of grace in your life. You do not need to be a mature Christian to be baptized. In fact, baptism belongs right at the beginning of the Christian journey. It is the sign of new beginnings in your life.