Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-14, Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 26

I. The Sacramental Symbolism within Holy Baptism

A. The Idea of Sacramental Symbolism

B. The Basis for Sacramental Symbolism

C. The Purpose of Sacramental Symbolism

II. The Spiritual Reality behind Holy Baptism

A. The Dual Elements in this Spiritual Reality

B. The Redemptive Basis for this Spiritual Reality

III. The Sovereign Institution of Holy Baptism

A. The Need for a Sovereign Institution

B. The Emphasis in the Sovereign Institution

Rev. Greg Lubbers