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March 20, 2022 . . . .
Growing up in Christ #2 . . . .
As Baptists, we believe in following the Word of God as found in the Holy Bible. In the New Testament, there are many stories of early Christians turning to Christ and then being baptized. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River to set an example for us. He did not need to be saved as He is the Holy Son of God. For us, though, it is an act that we need to complete to show that we have turned our life over to God. It is a Spiritual Baptism that takes place in our heart. Baptism is not for the remission of sins, but is symbolic of our commitment to turn over our life to walk with Jesus. Scripture is filled with examples of baptism and there are many benefits of baptism. 1.) In Mark 1:9-11Jesus is baptized to give us an example of what we need to do and to begin His ministry. 2.) Early Christians were also baptized when they accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. See the story of Cornelius in Acts 10. After listening to Peter and receiving the Holy Spirit, they were all baptized showing that they were identified with Jesus Christ. In Acts 16:25-34 we see the story of the prison guard turning his life over to Christ and then being baptized. In Acts 8:26-40 we find the story of the eunuch who turned to Jesus Christ after Philip reminded him of Old Testament prophecy, and then being immediately baptized. Baptism is not the beginning of our life with Christ, but belief in Jesus Christ as our Savior is the prerequisite. 3.) Matthew 28:18-20 Fulfillment of the great commission. 4.) Colossians 2:11 Being symbolically sealed in the covenant with God. Baptism says, “I have been saved and am in God’s family. 5.) Romans 6:1-11 Baptism by emersion is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We die to the old man and are born again in a life to the new. So, as we read the Word, we believe that baptism is by emersion if we follow in the way of the early Christians and as Christ showed us. It's the next step after we leave our old life and is a symbol of the new life that we have already accepted through Jesus Christ.
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By OldNewHope BaptistMarch 20, 2022 . . . .
Growing up in Christ #2 . . . .
As Baptists, we believe in following the Word of God as found in the Holy Bible. In the New Testament, there are many stories of early Christians turning to Christ and then being baptized. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River to set an example for us. He did not need to be saved as He is the Holy Son of God. For us, though, it is an act that we need to complete to show that we have turned our life over to God. It is a Spiritual Baptism that takes place in our heart. Baptism is not for the remission of sins, but is symbolic of our commitment to turn over our life to walk with Jesus. Scripture is filled with examples of baptism and there are many benefits of baptism. 1.) In Mark 1:9-11Jesus is baptized to give us an example of what we need to do and to begin His ministry. 2.) Early Christians were also baptized when they accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. See the story of Cornelius in Acts 10. After listening to Peter and receiving the Holy Spirit, they were all baptized showing that they were identified with Jesus Christ. In Acts 16:25-34 we see the story of the prison guard turning his life over to Christ and then being baptized. In Acts 8:26-40 we find the story of the eunuch who turned to Jesus Christ after Philip reminded him of Old Testament prophecy, and then being immediately baptized. Baptism is not the beginning of our life with Christ, but belief in Jesus Christ as our Savior is the prerequisite. 3.) Matthew 28:18-20 Fulfillment of the great commission. 4.) Colossians 2:11 Being symbolically sealed in the covenant with God. Baptism says, “I have been saved and am in God’s family. 5.) Romans 6:1-11 Baptism by emersion is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We die to the old man and are born again in a life to the new. So, as we read the Word, we believe that baptism is by emersion if we follow in the way of the early Christians and as Christ showed us. It's the next step after we leave our old life and is a symbol of the new life that we have already accepted through Jesus Christ.