“And now why do you wait?”
Christian baptism is a public declaration of and identification with Jesus in his death, burial, and resurrection signified by immersion in water.
(Mark 16:16 | Acts 2:38-41, 22:16 | Romans 6:3-6 | 1 Corinthians 12:13)
NEXT STEPS: What now?
If you’ve believed in Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and have never been baptized as a believer in Jesus Christ, follow these simple action points and we will be in contact with you to set up your Baptism date.
1. CHECK OUT OUR GOSPEL PAGE
Belief in the Gospel is the only requirement for baptism – so we’ve made a page that helps you to understand and express the Gospel simply and clearly.
2. LISTEN TO THIS SERMON ON BAPTISM
To help you understand what baptism is and why it is important biblically, please listen to this sermon on baptism.
3. SIGN UP TO BE BAPTIZED!
Please select one of the available dates below for our next Baptism Service. If there are no available dates below, or if you have any questions or concerns, please email us or call the office (416-521-9292) for more information. Thanks!
4. COME TO YOUR BAPTISM MEETING & BRIEFING
Once we’ve received your baptism inquiry, we’ll contact you shortly to schedule a Baptism Meeting and your Baptism Briefing.
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The Baptism Meeting is an opportunity for one of us to sit with you and hear your story of salvation and rejoice together at God’s amazing grace. We meet either in person or on ZOOM.
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The Baptism Briefing is a short in-person meeting to help deepen your theology of Baptism so that you understand the richness of its meaning and also get some practical tips and details for your Baptism date.
Both of these are required to complete before your baptism date.
FURTHER RESOURCE (OPTIONAL)
Additionally, you can download and use this workbook guide to Baptism. It leads you in a biblical study to help you deepen your understanding of what the Bible teaches about the meaning and significance of Baptism. It would be a great resource to use in your daily devotions leading up to your Baptism to help your heart rejoice and worship through God’s Word!
Got more questions on Baptism?
Contact Thaddeus at thaddeus@hopechurchtw.ca, or call 416-521-9292 for more information about getting baptized at Hope Church Toronto West.
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