Tonight we continued our series: Quantum Leap, by leaping back into my past when I was baptized. Baptism is part of the process of being a Christian (Matthew 28:19-20). We are called to be saved and become Jesus' disciples and the next step that is mentioned is being baptized in water. We also see discipleship/spiritual growth and evangelism as part of that process. In other places we see God calling us to Communion and Baptism in the Holy Spirit as Well. But Water Baptism is mentioned several times as the next step for christians to take after salvation. It is a symbolic ritual that reminds us of Jesus' death and resurrection as well as our own spiritual journey of dying to sin and being made alive in Christ. (Romans 6:3-4). There are many errors when it comes to ideas of water baptism. #1. Don't do it becuase others are. #2. Don't do it because you feel guilted into it. #3. Baptism won't forgive your sins, it is a sign of what has already taken place in your life, the forgiveness of your sins by Jesus Christ. #4. Baptism won't make you perfect, you will still sin and be a mess afterwards but it is part of the process of holiness that God has called us to. If you are saved and aren't baptized it is time to think about taking this step. Let me know if you are interested. We are doing baptisms at Maryhill on August 1st.
I give tonight: B-
Favorite Moment: Wait....Tera's still here?
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