Water Baptism

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Water baptism is a powerful step of faith for every follower of Jesus.

When someone is baptised, they are identifying with Christ’s death, burial and resurrection — an outward expression of what God has already done in their heart.

If you’ve chosen to follow Jesus, baptism is for you — no matter how long you’ve been a Christian. It’s a defining moment you’ll never forget.

We’ve created a dedicated space to help you understand what baptism is, why it matters, and how you can take this step at LIFE.

Upcoming Dates

Next Baptism: Sun 29 March, 6pm

BAPTISM INFO NIGHT

If you’d like to ask questions or learn more about what the Bible says about baptism, we host an Info Night via Zoom at 8pm on the Wednesday prior to Baptism Sunday. A Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration.

17 May

5 July

23 August

18 October

6 December

FAQs

The word ‘baptise’ comes from a Greek word which means ‘to put under water so as to submerge and then to take out again’.

In Christianity, water baptism is the physical act of being submerged under water after you have repented of your sin and confessed Jesus Christ as Lord. It expresses a deeper spiritual reality: that you have died to the power of sin and are living a new life in God. We have been granted access to this spiritual reality because we have placed our faith in Jesus, who died on the cross for our sins.

No. Scripture is clear that we are saved only by grace through Christ Jesus*. We do this simply by acknowledging his sacrifice on the cross and repenting (turning away) from our sin.

  • *For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. - Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV

There is no requirement to be baptised more than once, however, a few special exemptions may apply:

  • If you were baptised purely out of religious obligation rather than out of a desire for greater relational intimacy and out of obedience to Jesus.
  • If you were baptised as a child prior to making your own personal decision to follow Jesus.

Water Baptism, as commanded by Jesus, is different to a christening or dedication for reasons stated above. We believe full immersion (in water) is the biblical standard for baptism due to its representation of being fully immersed in Jesus and inviting the Holy Spirit to touch EVERY area of our lives.

While an infant can be dedicated as an act of invitation for God's protection and blessing to be on that child, an infant cannot be baptised according to its biblical definition. This is due to an infant being too young to make a personal decision to follow Jesus and showcase a personal desire to go through the waters of baptism. Generally, if a person is old enough to understand at a high level what they are doing, baptism can be recommended.

The right time to be baptised is as soon as possible, following a decision to become a follower of Jesus!

There is a common misconception that baptism is something someone does after a certain period of time or after their faith has reached a certain level of maturity. The truth is, baptism is one of the key things that will help your faith stand the test of time and ensure you progress effectively towards maturity. Waiting to get baptised is like leaving your star player on the bench—with the idea of bringing them in once you feel like the game has progressed a bit and you’re already winning!

No, there is no baptism requirement in order to become a member of LIFE. In fact, there are no requirements whatsoever to become a member of LIFE. All are welcome.

Our team members at the Next Steps Lounge are available to answer your questions. Alternatively, you can send us an email and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Fill out the form below to register or express your interest in getting baptised, and someone from our team will be in touch to guide you through your next steps.

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