Baptism proclaims that you are--1. Committed to learning and serving the Lord Jesus Christ - Matt 28-18-20 2. Forgiven and loved by God - Titus 3-3-7 3. Set free from the ruling power of sin - Rom 6-1-7 4. United to Christ and His Church - 1 Cor 12-12-13 -Digging Deeper- Why did Jesus command that his disciples be baptized- How does baptism symbolize repentance- Why is repentance necessary in order to become a disciple- What truths are pictured by baptism- Passages to consider- Matt 4-4- 28-18-20- Acts 2-22-41- Rom 6-1-7- 1 Cor 12-12-13- Titus 3-3-7