A person decides to follow Christ; not because they must but because they chose to.
They decided to be baptized out of obedience to God's Word.
The Bible instructs believers to be baptized after their conversion.
- Jesus went to the cross voluntarily; the Christian goes into the water voluntarily.
- By being baptized in a public service, one bears witness to their decision to become a Christian.
- Also, by being baptized publically, one may cause others to question their relationship with Christ.
- Jesus was buried, the Christian is submerged in water / Jesus arose from the grave, the Christian is raised from the water.
- As the water drains from the body, one is reminded that their sins are washed away by the blood of Christ.
While the act of baptism does not impart salvation, it is an awesome way to follow in the teachings and footsteps of Jesus Christ.
As I write this, I am preparing to participate in a baptismal service. What a wonderful way to begin a worship service!
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