WHY BAPTISM?
Lifehouse Church is a diverse church serving central Maryland. We exist to help people discover REAL life with God and others. We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family.
BAPTISM FACTS
WHY BE BAPTIZED?
Those who are baptized are following Jesus’ example and obeying His command.
“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 alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” - Matthew 3:16–17
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” - Matthew 28:18–20
“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 alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.’” - Matthew 3:16–17
“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.’” - Matthew 28:18–20
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BAPTISM?
Water baptism is a public declaration of three very important things:
1. You are a follower of Jesus Christ.
“Those who accepted his message were baptized.” —Acts 2:41
2. You are beginning a changed life in Christ.
“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 6:4
3. You are part of a new family.
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” —Galatians 3:26–2
1. You are a follower of Jesus Christ.
“Those who accepted his message were baptized.” —Acts 2:41
2. You are beginning a changed life in Christ.
“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 6:4
3. You are part of a new family.
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” —Galatians 3:26–2
I HAVE ALREADY BEEN BAPTIZED. SHOULD I BE BAPTIZED AGAIN?
We will baptize anyone over age 7 who understands what baptism symbolizes and wants to make that personal public declaration. We encourage any parents to partner with our Lifehouse Kids and Lifehouse Students ministries to guide your children through these decisions of faith.
For more information to help guide your child through this important decision, check out this Children’s Baptism Guide PDF.
For more information to help guide your child through this important decision, check out this Children’s Baptism Guide PDF.
CAN MY INFANT BE BAPTIZED?
Throughout the New Testament, the Bible teaches that baptism is a public expression of worship symbolizing the new life we have when we follow Jesus. In the Bible we see that Jesus’ parents dedicated him to the Lord (Luke 2:22–40), and he was later baptized as an adult (Matthew 3:16–17). We understand that some churches practice “baptism of confirmation” for children. This ceremony is intended to be a commitment between the parents and God on the behalf of the child. The parents promise to raise their child in the faith until the child is old enough to make his or her own personal confession of Christ. This custom began about 300 years after the Bible was completed and is different from the biblical examples of new believers being baptized to publicly profess their faith in Jesus. So at Lifehouse we provide opportunities for child dedication and believer’s baptism. To schedule a baby dedication, contact info@mylifehouse.church.
ARE YOU READY TO BE BAPTIZED?
SIGN UP
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page and Join us at the Lifehouse campus on the last Sunday of each month where we will celebrate water baptism.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN YOU
Water baptism is a time of celebration of public declaration of new life in Christ. Bring your friends and family with you to a Lifehouse service so you can celebrate together.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
We ask that you wear a dark colored shirt when being baptized. Please be sure to bring a change of clothes. We will provide you with a towel for your convenience.