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Tag: baptism

  • An Outward Symbol of New Life

    “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 (ESV) Jesus made it possible for us…

  • A Symbol of New Life

    Baptism is such a great symbol of the new life we have in Christ. When we are baptized, we proclaim our belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is the perfect time to discuss baptism right after we just celebrated Easter, when Jesus actually died and was resurrected for us. We are also…

  • A Proclamation

    “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”  I don’t know how many times I have heard that phrase. I grew up Southern Baptist meaning the churches I attended believed in baptism by submersion. When a new believer makes their confession of faith, they stand…