Baptism not only signifies resurrection to a new life in Christ, but it is also a public commitment to walk in Christ’s way. Baptism means we now belong to Christ.
Last Baptism Service: April 2023
What is Baptism?
Baptism is a public declaration that the believer identifies with Christ and has become part of His body, the Church.
Baptism is closely linked with belief in the New Testament, and therefore happens at the beginning of someone’s journey as a disciple of Jesus (Acts 2:38-41), and is therefore considered a symbol of initiation into a life of following Jesus with other followers of Jesus.
We are united with Christ and enjoy all the benefits that come therein (Romans 6:1-11).
Who Should Be Baptized?
• Those who have accepted Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord.
• Those seeking membership with Northview are required to be baptized as a believer, even if they were baptized as an infant.
At Northview Community Church we wait until our children are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of baptism before we baptize them.
Why Should I Be Baptized?
Believe and baptize are very closely linked. (Acts 2:40-41; 8:36-40; 10:48; 16:15; 16:33).
Jesus showed by example that we are to be baptized by being baptized himself (Matthew 3:13-17).
Baptism is understood to fulfill, in part, the command of Jesus to confess him before humanity (Matthew 10:32).
Ready to be baptized?
Upcoming Baptism Classes and Services
Next Class - Fall of 2023
Our Baptism class is a one-time evening class where we go over the meaning of baptism, your testimony, and next the steps to take after your baptism. Those who take the Fall class and decide to be baptized will be baptized in November. Attendance of class is required for baptism. Questions? baptism@northview.org
Classes
• Thursday, January 26th, 2023
• Thursday, April 27th, 2023
Baptism Service
Our next Baptism Services will be June 24/25, 2023. More details to come.