![]() ![]() ![]() “Going under the water was a burial of your old life coming up out of it was a resurrection, God raising you from the dead as he did Christ. Our entrance into the water during baptism identifies us with Christ’s death on the cross, His burial in the tomb, and His resurrection from the dead. What is the meaning and significance of baptism?Ī Move From Death to Life: Baptism is a symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection. “…For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body…” 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 In baptism there is a real sense of being joined with other believers, not just participating in an individual act of our own spiritual journey. The Gospels tell us to baptize believers “… into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit”, Matthew 28:19.īaptism confirms our position ‘in Christ’ and affirms the blessings of the Father on us as his children.Ī New family: Baptism also connects us to the ‘body of Christ’, his people on the earth. The name of the Lord Jesus Christ is the name of the Godhead (one God in three persons). “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8,9Ī Blessed Life: In baptism, the believer has the triune name of the triune God placed upon them, ‘Father’, ‘Son’ & ‘Holy Spirit’. Whoever believes and is baptized is saved whoever refuses to believe is damned.” Mark 16:16 MSGīaptism does not make you a believer it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not ‘save’ you only your faith in Christ does that. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all. It is the next step after salvation through repentance and faith and is an important foundation for the Christian life. It is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20Ī Public Declaration: Baptism declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. ![]() Along with the Spirit, a voice: “You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life.” Mark 1:9 MSGĪn Act of Obedience: Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ. The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God’s Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him. He was not a sinner, yet he humbled himself in obedience to identify with us and give us an example to follow.Īt this time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. In this article, we would love to help you understand a little bit more about this significant, next step in your journey of following in the footsteps of Jesus.įollowing Christ: In order to understand the reason for being water baptized, it is important to carefully consider what the Bible says about it… Jesus himself was baptized. ![]()
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