Sunday, November 17, 2024

“Does Baptism Really Matter?”

I Peter 2:21 NIV

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,

leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Jesus’ baptism - Matthew 3:13-17 _____________________

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Romans 6:2-5 The Message Bible

That is what happened in baptism. When we went under the

water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up

out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a

new life in a new land!That’s what baptism into the life of

Jesus means. When we are lowered into the water, it is like

the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it

is like the resurrection of Jesus. Each of us is raised into a

light-filled world by our Father so that we can see where

we’re going in our new grace-sovereign country.

1. Baptism is public not private.

2. Baptism is a visible picture of what happened to you in

your spirit. Colossians 2:12

3. Baptism is visual proof to others that you are part of God’s

Family. I Corinthians 12:13

Four Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Baptized.

1. Jesus set the example.

Righteousness in the Greek relates to the idea of everything

being as God planned it, as God created it in the beginning.

2. The Bible commands us to do it. Matthew 28:19

3. Baptism shows that you are a follower of Jesus.

4. I don’t want Jesus to be ashamed of me in Heaven.

Matthew 10:32-33

Why Should I Be Baptized Underwater As An Adult.?

1. Jesus was baptized that way.

2. It’s the only way to symbolize death, burial, and

resurrection.

3. The word “Baptize” means to submerge in water.

4. Every single baptism in the Bible was by immersion.

Who can be baptized?

Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ.