Author	Thread: More Thoughts on Water Baptism
LittleDavid View Profile History	More Thoughts on Water Baptism Posted : 3 Jan, 2022 04:22 PM GREAT COMMISSION Baptism 1. The Meaning of Baptism Baptism is one of the two ordinances (practices) of the New Testament Church. The other is communion. The term baptism originally meant to immerse cloth into dye to change its color. Therefore, New Testament baptism is by immersion. ​Gradually, the term baptism came to indicate a belief in an idea or person. Those baptized by John (the Baptist) indicated their belief in the need to repent and turn to God for forgiveness (Mark 1:4). It preceded the message of Christ (Acts 19:4-5). Eventually, baptism indicated belief in the substitutional death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is an outward demonstration of inner belief in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. It is the wedding ring of the Christian faith. It's an outward symbol of an inward commitment. It occurs in others' presence to indicate a willingness to be identified as a follower of Christ. ​By deduction, it also indicates dissociation from previous beliefs. ​Baptism is not salvific. There is no special blessing associated with it apart from the joy of obeying the Lord. It is practiced by those who have already professed belief in Jesus Christ. Therefore, it is a post-salvation event. There is no biblical support for infant baptism. ​ In summary: Baptism is an act of obedience because it's a command. Matthew 28:19 Baptism is for those who have already placed their faith in Jesus Christ. Acts 2:41, 8:12, 8:36 Baptism is an outward sign of inward regeneration. Galatians 3:27 Baptism is symbolic of: The believer's unity with Christ. Romans 6:1-10, Colossians 2:12 The believer's new nature in Christ. Colossians 2:12 The believer's cleansing from sin through Christ. Hebrews 10:22 ​ The believer's future resurrection because of Christ. Romans 6:3-5 Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	More Thoughts on Water Baptism Posted : 5 Jan, 2022 07:42 AM TeddyBug, thanks for referring to me as one of your “dear readers”. I’m very touched‼️‼️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Come to think of it, I might be your only reader‼️‼️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Post Reply

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