Believers’ Baptism

What is baptism?

Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised?

Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised? When should I get baptised?

Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised? When should I get baptised? What should I expect?

Believers’ Baptism What is baptism? Why do I need to be baptised? When should I get baptised? What should I expect? Some practicalities

What is baptism?

What is Baptism? Full Immersion Baptizo = to immerse

What is baptism? An outward sign of an inward spiritual transformation

What is baptism? An outward sign of an inward spiritual transformation Encapsulates our new life and identity in Christ

What is baptism? An outward sign of an inward spiritual transformation Encapsulates our new life and identity in Christ Signifies your belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

What is baptism? An outward sign of an inward spiritual transformation Encapsulates our new life and identity in Christ Signifies your belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Old life has gone, buried in Christ, now raised to a new life in Christ

What is baptism? An outward sign of an inward spiritual transformation Encapsulates our new life and identity in Christ Signifies your belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Old life has gone, buried in Christ, now raised to a new life in Christ To be baptised is to publicly identify with Jesus!

What is baptism? An outward sign of an inward spiritual transformation Encapsulates our new life and identity in Christ Signifies your belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Old life has gone, buried in Christ, now raised to a new life in Christ To be baptised is to publicly identify with Jesus! Baptism tells a story of our new life!

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Don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:3-4 Death to our old self

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Death to our old self

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Death to our old self For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3

…having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. Colossians 2:12 Newness of Life

Ananias said to Saul… and now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptised and wash your sins away, calling on His Name.‘ Acts 22:16 Cleansing

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26 Entry into the Family of God

Why do I need to be baptised?

Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: –Jesus was baptised

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: –Jesus was baptised As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. Matthew 3:16

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John. – John 4:1

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:41

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT …many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized. Acts 18:8

Why do I need to be baptised? Because it is modelled in the New Testament as the pattern for new believers: - Jesus was baptised - Jesus baptised others - Jesus commanded us to do it - The early church did it – throughout NT Therefore we need to be baptised out of obedience.

When should I get baptised?

As soon as possible after being born again When you are old enough to fully understand what you are doing

When should I get baptised? Acts 2:38

When should I get baptised? Acts 2:38 Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

When should I get baptised? Acts 2:41

When should I get baptised? Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptised, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

When should I get baptised? Phillip & the Ethiopian Official Acts 8:26-39

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again?

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – Matt 3:5 – genuine repentance

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – Matt 3:5 – genuine repentance People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! –Genuineness of conversion recognised by others in the church – there are no baptisms done in isolation.

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! –Genuineness of conversion recognised by others in the church – there are no baptisms done in isolation. –Not about being perfect.

When should I get baptised? How do you know if you are born again? –John the Baptist – genuine repentance –Ethiopian Eunuch – Understanding –New creation (2 Cor. 5 vs 17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here! –Genuineness of conversion recognised by others in the church – there are no baptisms done in isolation. –Not about being perfect. –No areas of known sin just tolerating.

What should I expect? At Jesus’ baptism Matthew 3:16-17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased."

What should I expect?

Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be present

What should I expect? Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be present Open heaven – Expectation to hear personally from God

What should I expect? Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be present Open heaven – Expectation to hear personally from God Receive a fresh empowering of the Holy Spirit

Next Steps

Do I believe that…

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today?

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins?

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God?

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I...

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life?

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life?

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life?

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life? Expect through baptism...

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life? Expect through baptism... –Father God to speak to you in a meaningful way

Next Steps Do I believe that… –Jesus, the Son of God, died for my sins, rose again and is alive today? –Jesus death paid the price for all my sins? –By faith in his resurrection I can live a new life, a life empowered by the Holy Spirit, a life that pleases God? Have I... –Repented, turned away from my sin? Is there evidence in my life? –Chosen to live a pure, uncompromising life? –Accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour and committed to be a follower of him for the rest of my life? Expect through baptism... –Father God to speak to you in a meaningful way –The Holy Spirit to empower you

Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus?

Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus?

Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus? What has changed since you’ve come to know Jesus and put your faith in him?

Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus? What has changed since you’ve come to know Jesus and put your faith in him? –What do you know now that you didn’t before? What difference has this made? –How have your feelings, thoughts, attitudes and behaviour changed?

Your Story What were you, or your life, like before coming to faith in Jesus? How did you start to hear and find out more about Jesus? What has changed since you’ve come to know Jesus and put your faith in him? –What do you know now that you didn’t before? What difference has this made? –How have your feelings, thoughts, attitudes and behaviour changed? What are you particularly looking forward to in your growing relationship with God?

Baptism Practicalities