We'll talk about water baptism because it's a year ago, October 4, 2014, when I made a declaration of my faith to the Son of God.
My old self
has been crucified with Christ. It is no
longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by
trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Not only will
you become righteous, but it offers new life and freedom from the slavery of
sins. (Galatians 2:20)
Let me share the
importance of water baptism in our spiritual life. Let’s define it first. Water
baptism is a ceremonial immersion in water for a public confession of a person’s repentance and faith. It is a declaration
that you are accepting Jesus Christ
as your Lord and Savior. A way of giving outward testimony to an inward work of God.
Water baptism is a symbolic act whereby a new Christian identifies with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. - “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” (Romans 6:4)
Actually, there are some misconceptions regarding baptism, like it is done to enter a denomination. Somehow you will belong to the church where you had baptism to, but it’s not the true purpose of it. Baptism puts us in Christ alone, not in any religious sector. Yet, it’s very important to belong in a denomination that teaches the truth about the Word of God.
Another common question regarding water baptism if it's required for salvation. The act itself is not a license to get us to heaven. It is clearly stated in the Bible that it is faith in Jesus Christ that offers us the assurance of salvation. But we cannot disregard the importance of it. Christ himself undergone water baptism and commanded us this - “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,” (Matthew 28:19). If we follow Him, we act in obedience.
Now, let's find out the need of Jesus Christ in our lives. Well, the very first thing that God will look for is if Jesus Christ dwells in us. For He has the righteousness that the Father seeks. The bible says that only the righteous will enter the Kingdom of God. If that's the case, then none of us may ever qualify. -“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” (Romans 3:23). God knows that we cannot keep with His standards and be righteous on our own. That's why He sends His only Son into the world to save us from our awful situation. Jesus Christ paid the price when He offers His life on the cross as a sacrificial atonement to redeem us from eternal judgment. - For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:22)
Water baptism is a symbolic act whereby a new Christian identifies with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. - “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” (Romans 6:4)
Actually, there are some misconceptions regarding baptism, like it is done to enter a denomination. Somehow you will belong to the church where you had baptism to, but it’s not the true purpose of it. Baptism puts us in Christ alone, not in any religious sector. Yet, it’s very important to belong in a denomination that teaches the truth about the Word of God.
Another common question regarding water baptism if it's required for salvation. The act itself is not a license to get us to heaven. It is clearly stated in the Bible that it is faith in Jesus Christ that offers us the assurance of salvation. But we cannot disregard the importance of it. Christ himself undergone water baptism and commanded us this - “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,” (Matthew 28:19). If we follow Him, we act in obedience.
Now, let's find out the need of Jesus Christ in our lives. Well, the very first thing that God will look for is if Jesus Christ dwells in us. For He has the righteousness that the Father seeks. The bible says that only the righteous will enter the Kingdom of God. If that's the case, then none of us may ever qualify. -“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” (Romans 3:23). God knows that we cannot keep with His standards and be righteous on our own. That's why He sends His only Son into the world to save us from our awful situation. Jesus Christ paid the price when He offers His life on the cross as a sacrificial atonement to redeem us from eternal judgment. - For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:22)
Our works do not in any sense earn us a right standing with the Father. Our salvation relies totally by faith in Christ alone.
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