FROM DEATH TO LIFE
If you’ve made a decision to follow Christ, it’s time to get baptized. Whether you made that decision last night, last year, or maybe a long time ago – baptism is your next step.
Baptism doesn’t make you right with God, only faith in Christ does that, but baptism is the external symbol of the inward transformation Christ has brought into your life. But it’s more than just a symbol, it’s a step of obedience in your own faith and you also build other people’s courage and faith in the process.
Baptism Stories
March Baptism Compilation
Feb 25 Compilation
Kay
Luwam
Jesse
Gabriela
Oscar
Olusegun
Baptism faq’s
What is baptism?
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The Bible describes baptism as:
A Move From Death to Life:
Baptism is a symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection. Our entrance into the water during baptism identifies us with Christ’s death on the cross, His burial in the tomb, and His resurrection from the dead (Colossians 2:12-14).
A Brand New Life:
It is a symbol of your new life as a Christian. We bury the ‘old life’ and we rise to walk in a ‘new life’. Baptism is like a wedding ring, it is the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart, a commitment that has to be followed through and lived out on a daily basis (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Baptism does not make you a believer; it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not ‘save’ you; only your faith in Christ does that.
A Blessed Life:
In baptism, the believer has the triune name of the triune God placed upon them, ‘Father’, ‘Son’ & ‘Holy Spirit’. The name of the Lord Jesus Christ is the name of the Godhead (one God in three persons). The Gospels tell us to baptise believers “… into the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit”, Matthew 28:19.
Baptism confirms our position ‘in Christ’ and affirms the blessings of the Father on us as his children.
A New Family:
Baptism also connects us to the ‘body of Christ’, his people in the earth. In baptism there is a real sense of being joined with other believers, not just participating in an individual act of our own spiritual journey.
“…For we were all baptised by one Spirit into one body…” 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
Who should/can be baptized?
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Every person who has made the decision to believe in Christ. When Paul writes to the believers in Rome, he assumes that all of them have been baptized (Romans 6). The one requirement for baptism is belief in Christ! (Acts 2:41)
Do you baptize children?
There is no perfect age to be baptized, however, as children get older the more deeply they will understand what baptism means and be able to remember their baptism for their whole life. We recommend kids be in grade 5 or older before they start exploring the opportunity to be baptized. If you believe your child is ready to be baptized please contact Pastor Danae at danae.j@hopecity.ca .
When should a believer be baptized?
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Believers in the New Testament were baptised the same day they put their faith in Christ! When someone becomes a Christian, they should be baptized as soon as they can.
“Those who accepted his message were baptised….” Acts 2:41.
What's the process at Hope City for baptism?
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We have baptisms every month. Once you fill out the interest form we’ll connect with you and send you a short teaching video on baptism and the application form.
Once we recieve your application we’ll meet with you one on one to hear about what Jesus has done for you and process with you your testimony and next steps for your baptism.
Do I have to talk in front of everyone?
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No! We love to hear the stories of life change, but you don’t have to have a video done or stand in front of everyone and share.
Do you baptize children?
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There is not a perfect age to be baptized, however, as children get older the more deeply they will understand what baptism means and be able to remember their baptism for their whole life. We recommend kids be in grade 5 or older before they start exploring the opportunity to be baptized. If you believe your child is ready to be baptized please contact Pastor Danae at danae.j@hopecity.ca .