Water Baptism Part 2b
August 22, 2007
Does baptism produce salvation? Jesus stated that baptism will follow true belief in Him but it does not produce salvation. What about infant baptism? Discover what the Bible has to say about these topics based on what the Bible specifically states.
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Baptism is a significant act and Jesus even gave the commandment as part of the great commission. Yet, we see many believers who have opposing viewpoints against baptism or otherwise they simply won't be baptized. Why is that? And do you find yourself in that same mindset?
August 21, 2007
In part, water baptism is a commitment to Jesus Christ. It demonstrates a willing identification to and with Christ. Similarly, when Jesus was baptized, part of the reason for that was His desire to demonstrate to a watching world the unity between Himself and the Father. As Christians we are able to proclaim our identification to Jesus and the Father through baptism if we are willing.
August 20, 2007
Christians who have decided to follow Christ have kept the ordinance of baptism throughout the ages. Some have understood the significance of their water baptism while others haven't really. But the importance of baptism is simply that Jesus said to do it. Discover what it means to be baptized.
August 17, 2007
God has established certain traditions that have been passed down in the Word of God, that are to be kept by all Christians for all times. These ordinances, as they have been called, could also be thought of as 'celebrations of the gospel.' Are you aware of the celebrations that Jesus instituted and how the Lord would have those celebrations stir up a joy in our hearts for God?
August 16, 2007
One of the most difficult things in life is to break out of the traditions of men. In Matthew 15 Jesus was making the point that traditions that God has not instituted keep us from God verses bringing us close to Him. The question is which traditions are from God and which are simply traditions of men?
August 15, 2007
Today we look at a variety of faithful, victorious, Godly champions: Deborah, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel. As they trusted in God, we see God delivered them.
August 14, 2007
We look at a faithful champion, Gideon, a mighty man of valor, who faced incredible odds that were against him and his army. Yet God was victorious as Gideon kept his eyes on God.
August 13, 2007
Rahab's story is one of action, grace, mercy and a changed life. Saving faith involves the mind and this was evidenced by Rahab's knowledge that the God of the Israelites was the true God.
August 10, 2007
An unlikely champion, Rahab the harlot, demonstrates a story of God's grace. No one is outside of "God's box," full of mercy and grace, because we are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God.
August 9, 2007
Jericho was a walled city but because the Israelites obeyed and believed in God the walls came tumbling down. They were tested and by faith, God gave Joshua the victory in an impossible situation.
August 8, 2007
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