Baby Dedication: More Than a Ceremony—A Parent’s Commitment to Raise a Child for God
Colin preached this message at Word of Grace on July 5th 2026.
Baby Dedication: More Than a Ceremony—A Parent’s Commitment to Raise a Child for God
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” — Psalm 127:3
A baby’s dedication is one of the most joyful moments in the life of a Christian family. It is filled with smiles, photographs, and heartfelt prayers. But beyond the celebration lies a much deeper spiritual significance.
Recently, during the dedication of baby Zachariah, an important question was asked:
What exactly is baby dedication, and why do Christians practice it?
The answer takes us back to one unchanging foundation—the Word of God.
The Bible: Our Standard for Truth
How do we know Jesus was born in Bethlehem? How do we know His first miracle was turning water into wine? How do we know He was crucified between two criminals?
Not because we witnessed these events, but because God’s Word records them.
Our beliefs should never be shaped by tradition, popular opinion, or human reasoning. They must always be measured against Scripture.
Word of Grace is an Evangelical (Born Again), Spirit-filled (Charismatic), Reformed, English-speaking church in Pune that upholds the Bible as God’s inspired Word for life. We are a church community with people from every part of India and the world. We are here to put the Great Command and the Great Commission into practice by equipping and releasing every member into works of service. Word of Grace is part of a wider international family of Churches called RegionsBeyond.