Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 02/02/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC.

Scripture Passage: John 1:19-34

Outline:

CHARACTER WITNESS (v.19-23)

CEREMONY WITNESS (V.24-34, v.31)

Pharisees knew baptism by sprinkling should lead to Jesus (Isaiah 52:13-15 & Ezek.36:25-27)

CHURCH WITNESS

1. Let us testify of Christ with humility (v.23).

2. Let us recognize that covenant signs are for manifesting Jesus, not us (v.31).

3. Let us recognize that baptism is a Holy Spirit sign not our sign (v.33).

4. Let us retain the scriptural mode of baptism by sprinkling to point to Christ.

5. Recognize your daily-wear is great testimony-wear when testifying of Christ.