Baptism

Baptism is an important and wonderful part of a Christian’s story.

We believe that baptism is only for those who have already responded in faith to Jesus Christ (sometimes known as ‘believer’s baptism’). It should follow repentance and faith (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38), with the individual becoming a disciple of Jesus (Matthew 28:19). We also believe that baptism should involve the individual being completely immersed in water where possible.

Baptism itself does not save us, but it is a powerful sign and declaration of saving faith.

10 Reasons to Get Baptised:

  1. Because Jesus was baptised (Matthew 3:16).

  2. Because Jesus told us to be baptised (Matthew 28:19). If these were the only two reasons that the Bible gave us to be baptised, then surely this would be enough reason to get baptised—after all, Christians are by definition those who imitate Jesus (1 John 2:6) and obey Jesus (John 14:15)!

  3. The disciples baptised people (John 4:1-2).

  4. Peter said we should be baptised (Acts 2:38).

  5. Peter and John expected that all new believers would be baptised (Acts 8:16).

  6. Philip endorsed it by baptising the Ethiopian (Acts 8:38).

  7. Paul himself was baptised (Acts 9:18).

  8. Paul expected that all believers had been baptised—and he made sure just in case they were not (Acts 19:1-5).

  9. Paul often references baptism in his theological writings. Clearly, water baptism was a significant matter for Paul, and he assumed that all believers had been water baptised (Romans 6:3; 1 Corinthians 1:13-17; 1 Corinthians 10:2; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Corinthians 15:29; Galatians 3:27).

  10. Peter also references baptism in his theological writings (1 Peter 3:20-21).

If you believe that baptism is your next step, or you have questions, please book yourself into a Baptism Class below: