Living Faith Church, Warri

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There shall be water baptism immediately after each services today.


 

WATER BAPTISM

Baptism by immersion is one of our Tenets of Faith. It is a direct commandment of our Lord, and it is for belivers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the belivers's identification with Christ in His death, burial and ressurection. It is to be observed by the Church in the present age. However, it is not to be regarded as a means of salvation. (Matt. 28:19, Rom 6:4, Col 2:12, Act 8: 36-39).

Water Baptism is a Biblical ordinance instituted by God. Water Baptism, as a spiritual exercise, is an act of obedience that follows the inward act of repentance. It is the commandment of Jesus Christ for every believer. According to scripture, it should be done by immersion in water. At Baptism, we are buried with Christ.

 “Buried with him in baptism wherein also ye are risen with him through faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead” – Colossians 2:12.

This truth is reiterated in the book of Romans where it says:

“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life” – Romans 6:4.

Therefore, those who have repented of their sins and accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are eligible for water baptism (Mark 16:16, Acts 8:34-38). Every child of God should be baptized by immersion in water for the following reasons:

  1. To fulfill all righteousness – Matthew 3:13-15.
  2. To identify  with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – Romans 6:3-5.
  3. To walk in the newness of life – Romans 6:4.
  4. To put on Christ and His nature – Galatians 3:27.

At Winners’ Chapel International, those who desire Water Baptism are required to pass through the Winning Foundation School where they are taught from scripture of the importance of Baptism and the spiritual power released after baptism.

 

Further details on Water Baptism is contained in the ministry book "Walking in the Newness of Life" authored by Bishop David Oyedepo.