Baptism
What should we believe?
There is no doubt that being baptised with water is a clear command of Jesus, and therefore a key aspect of our discipleship (e.g. Mt 28:19, Mk 16:16). However, there are a variety of views on baptism among Christians. These differences are often among the largest distinguishing factors of a denomination (e.g. Baptists!) and so it is important to understand what different people believe and why.
The disagreements on baptism tend to focus around three aspects.
WHO should be baptised
HOW they should be baptised
WHAT baptism achieves
Continue reading this Baptism Booklet, which covers our view first, before going on to look at a couple of alternative views – what good points they may have, but why we ultimately disagree and how we’d respond to someone in Hills Bible Church who holds these views.
Interested in learning more about Baptism?
Join our quarterly Baptism classes to find out the meaning and importance of this ordinance given directly by Christ. The class will run over two nights, giving you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and explore the topic. Baptisms will be scheduled for those interested at the conclusion of the class.
Updated: June 2023