A move from death to life: Baptism is a symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection. And yet, if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father; Jesus Christ the Righteous… [Christ is advocating for you. Verse 12: "Whose winnowing shovel is in His hand, and He will thoroughly purge His floor, and will gather His wheat into the granary; but the chaff He will burn up with unquenchable fire"—because no one is going to put it out. We're going to see that it is actually God Who is doing this. Baptism is an outward testimony of the inward change in a believer’s life “And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” (Acts 2:38). Let's go back and see the beginnings of baptism. Then he shows the struggle that he would go through. Matthew. I don't know what the circumstances were that God used to call you. Then what do you do? Five baptism elements are generally applicable: the cross, a white garment, oil, water, and light. The sacrament is called “the gateway to life in the Spirit” (CCC, 1213). …And of the Son because of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit because you receive the gift of God and all of this is done in the name of Jesus Christ.' That's what baptism is all about. But in relationship to God, you are to love no one greater than God! …that is the one who loves Me; and the one who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will manifest Myself to him." Let's understand something concerning the word baptize. Answerable to amendments of life. Christians should be baptized out of obedience to and love for our Lord Jesus ( John 14:15 ). to rest and have fellowship with God the Father and Jesus Christ. The Meaning of Baptism. There is no fear of God before their eyes.' Now then, did that which is good become death to me? Let's come back to John 6 and let's see something else that is important. God's part of it is giving the Holy Spirit. A sunken ship is below the water—isn't it? So, we deceive ourselves. Baptism is the one sacrament that all Christian denominations share in common. So that's what I've done with Deepak Chopra—I've read your book! Here I'm driving along repenting and tears streaming down and, you know, it is a deep and emotional and spiritual experience that you will go through. And I'm still doing that after 40 years of baptism. Let's see the repentance of David, which is the kind of Godly repentance that will lead us unto understanding about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and that then God will apply the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to you. Romans 3:9 : "What then? You shall serve Him, and you shall hold fast to Him, and swear by His name. But the result of it is to receive the Holy Spirit, because unless you receive the Holy Spirit a baptism is only a dunking! That's something to understand.] You have the leading you to repentance, which is the gift of God or grace of God. 10); now it says that God will circumcise your heart. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin" (vs 1-2). Today we're living in the world of deceptive compromise. That's why we have the Passover every year. I don't live in sin, but I do sin. They were justified to the temple but they were not justified to God the Father in heaven above. Because I'd work seven days a week, any shift, anywhere, anytime and they had three restaurants which I could work in— sometimes I would work 16 hours a day. As matter of fact, my mom would drive me up to the pastor's house where I had to go take the confirmation lessons, and I'd stand up on the porch and wave goodbye and pretend that I rang the doorbell, and as soon as she was gone I jumped over the side of the porch and went on down and went fishing. Another reason you are baptized into that death is that it is a covenant pledge. That is not a valid baptism. There is the knowledge of the tree of good and evil. Christ's sacrifice did what? If they don't repent, how can they be part of the spiritual body of Christ ? Let's add one thing right here concerning being baptized in the name of Jesus. It is not a sprinkling—and we'll explain why it' s not a sprinkling. The one who does not love Me does not keep My words… [Not just commandments now, whatever Jesus said.] Catholics view baptism as the means by which one receives the Holy Spirit. A false Christ! Baptism of the Holy Spirit. NO! That's why you are submersed under water. Sin is what? When you are under sin that means you have the penalty of sin hanging over you. By the Spirit of God which is leading you to understand that.] The whole process of even being called to repentance is a gift of God—the gift of repentance. God has everything to give for you. Notice how kindly he spoke to them, v 10: "But already the axe is striking at the roots of the trees; therefore, every tree that is not producing good fruit… [that is of repentance and love to God and obedience.] And we'll see why, here's how you begin to know God: Verse 15: "If you love Me, keep the commandments—namely, My commandments." You don't set your heart on it. Which, when you come to understand the Holy Days will show you how God's plan is going to work that out. I wasn't ready for baptism so I came back and I announced to my boss—I was working in a restaurant at that time—that I would work almost any shift but I couldn't work from Friday night sundown to Saturday night sundown. And finally, not saying anything, it finally got quiet. The one who has found his life… [in this world] …shall lose it; and the one who has lost his life… [in this world through baptism] …for My sake shall find it" (vs 37-39). So, 'repentance' means that you come to the knowledge and understanding that God leads you to that you are a sinner! Anyone who claims to dwell in Him is obligating himself also to walk even as He Himself walked" (vs 3-6). From Jewish rules of purification concerning ritual uncleanness the word gained a technical religious connotation implying \"purification\" from all that might exclude from God's presence. [this is talking about the second death and the Lake of Fire, which we will see is related to baptism] …I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but the one Who is coming after me is mightier than I, of Whom I am not fit to carry His sandals; He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire'" (vs 10-11). And He sits at the right hand of God right now to do that. Baptism as a drama of death and resurrection with Christ gets its meaning from the faith that it expresses. ask Him to help you bring 'every thought into captivity unto Christ'. Amen" (vs 19-2 0). To view & Hear Reviews. When it's going to be done. It says in John 4 that Jesus baptized, yet, He didn't—it was His disciples who baptized. Then I knew I had to be baptized. Yes! Such is not the case. That not only is the instance of sin when you sin, but that is also a process of growing and overcoming. Did they not number them? Genesis 17:9: "And God said unto Abraham, 'And you shall keep My covenant…'" We're going to understand something concerning baptism and covenants—very important. Let's go to Matthew, the 28th chapter, because there is more to it than just the name of Jesus, we'll see that. When you are baptized, you are in fact visually preaching the gospel. Pictures frequently communicate in ways that words cannot. What is the true meaning of baptism? For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin" (vs 9-14). That's why there's the burial in the watery grave. [How did Paul die? Purge me with hyssop… [scrub me clean—you can liken it unto—remember SOS?—you know, steel wool. So, sometimes we'll have a little discipline that comes from God. Now, let's come to Colossians, the third chapter; let's see what we are to do after we are baptized. Rejoice the soul of Your servant, for to You, O LORD, do I lift up my soul, for You, LORD, are good and ready to forgive… [ This is in mind for all of us; whenever you do sin, God is ready to forgive—whenever you truly repent.] This was in the small town of Poulsbo, Washington. The only other rituals that they had before was when they were unclean because of a sickness or an illness or unclean because of some sin. (see upcoming show time) YesNo. Whiz bang! That's why it's in the name of the Father. We know that the New Testament says that the angels in heaven rejoice over every sinner that repents. As a matter of fact it says, 'many are called but few are chosen.' Let's use the example of Job again. Verse 13: "To keep the commandments of the LORD, and His statutes which I command you today for your good?" The reason why I'm saying this is because it is God that leads you to repentance;it is God that opens your mind! For you have died… [through the operation of baptism in the watery grave] …and your life has been hid together with Christ in God" (vs 1-3). This is a sorrow, a deep sorrow, an amendment of a way of life and you resolve in your mind to turn and go the other way. As we know, every year we renew our baptism through the foot-washing. How could you possibly remember every sin that you ever did? Therefore love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. Not only for those, it wasn't really the stars of heaven for multitude because they could number them. And then we'll ask: If you were baptized in another church, or even in a Church of God, should you be baptized again ? No, there is not so much as one!' And God answered. In baptism the eyes are closed and breath is suspended as in death then, comes the burial in water and resurrection from the watery grave to a new life in Christ. Every male child among you shall be circumcised. You may have even had a false baptism within the Church of God. There are some cases when people need to be re-baptized, and I've re-baptized them. God will deal with each one of us at our own level. Now, there is a sorrow of this world. This runs contrary and counter to what a lot of religious people who worship on Sunday believe. Come to Colossians 2:11: "In Whom you have also been circumcised with the circumcision not made by hands… [This is the spiritual circumcision of the heart that we began with at the beginning of the sermon.] They believe that the commandments of God were given to curse us. Now is not the day of salvation for the whole the world. And a son of eight days shall be circumcised among you, every male child in your generations; he that is born in the house, or bought with silver of any foreigner who is not of your seed. Verse 27: "And whoever does not carry his cross… [Didn't we read that the 'old man' may be crucified? You have to believe that to the very depth of your being and you grow in that, and you grow in the conviction, and you grow in the love of God, and you grow in the Truth of God after baptism. The Apostle Paul makes this very clear. “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 Paul’s point here is that through baptism, we symbolize the death of our sinful nature, which was crucified with Jesus, and our resurrection with Jesus into a new life that is now under His control and reflects His character. Though baptism is merely a ceremony, it represents that we officially return to the Lord Jesus, becoming a Christian. We will see there is a reason for being put below the water and rather than sprinkling. [doesn't matter who the person is] …On the other hand, if anyone is keeping His Word, truly in this one the love of God is being perfected…. "…a great God, the mighty and awesome God Who does not respect persons nor take a bribe. Matthew 10:37: "The one who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and the one who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. God is the One Who does the calling. You are submerged in molten lava, which means you are burned up. Our latest booklet, written by Duncan Macleod, thoughtfully examines the science behind Atheist beliefs. that's why God sends the Holy Spirit to stir up your heart and mind for desire for Truth, desire to understand why you are the way that you are, desire to understand why your life is such a wreck and a shambles. Baptism is an act in which a Christian is immersed in water to symbolize the end of an old way of living, and a new start. Let's see what kind of repentance that we need. There we have even a prophecy concerning those who will be born into the Kingdom of God through the power of the resurrection. I have been waiting for you.' And everyone says, 'Yes, yes, yes, I need to give my heart to the Lord.' Come back to Matthew, the third chapter ; this shows us the beginning of baptism. I think it's very interesting to understand, that only the males were required to be circumcised. Set your affection on the things that are above, and not on the things that are on the earth. As soon as they brought me to church I always left—I was really a renegade that way. Let's come to Romans, the seventh chapter, and let's see that after we're baptized one of the things that you need to understand is this: you don't overcome human nature all at once. That's why there's the operation of baptism! Your whole household is going to be against you so that you will learn never to sin that way.' We have something brand new beginning with John the Baptist. 28:19: "Therefore, go and make disciples in all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you. You come out of the watery grave and you walk in newness of life. I never heard it. …is cut down and thrown into the fire…. This grace then gives you access to God the Father so when you sin, if it not a 'sin unto death'—that is the unpardonable sin and rejecting Christ. Reduces Christianity to the level of Hinduism. Many of them lived right in the area of Judea—didn't they? If they don't receive the Holy Spirit of God, what do you have? That's why you have to have the righteousness of Christ given to you. What is the true meaning of baptism? And remember, leading you to repentance over sin does not stop at baptism, it continues all the way through your Christian life.] he said]: '…You brood of vipers… [A Palestinian viper is some viper! Then you are raised out of that watery grave. The Holy Spirit is given to those who obey God because they have now repented of their sins. One other thing that's important: You not only must you repent, but you must also believe. Had they not heard of Christ? Romans 2:4: "Or do you despise the riches of His kindness and forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the [goodness] graciousness of God leads you to repentance?" What is the verse in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in Him… [You must believe!] So, there you have it. [That's what happens when God leads you to repentance. Here now, let's go to Psalm 103 : 1: "Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His Holy name. Once you are baptized and receive the Holy Spirit of God then sin becomes exceedingly sinful, because now you are convicted of it in your mind. …who has forewarned you to flee from the coming wrath? Remember when Nathan came to David and brought out about the sin of Bathsheba? I got down there and I stayed in a motel, then the next day I went ahead and got a whole stack of booklets and spent a whole day reading booklets in the motel. The “washing of rebirth” in Titus 3:5 is interpreted as a literal washing by water and is associated with the rite of baptism. '… [The whole point of the matter is to receive the Holy Spirit. …Then he answered and said, 'I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.'" Why? There is not even one who is practicing kindness. 1, he said that 'it is a truth that Christ came to save sinners of whom I am the chief!' Of course, all the other gods of this world are not gods—are they? In this age, God is the One Who has to do the calling. Verse v 65: "And He said, 'For this reason, I have said to you, no one can come to Me unless it has been given to him from My Father.'" WHAT IS THIS SACRAMENT CALLED? Because you're going to be the child of God! 1-John 4:9: "In this way the love of God was manifested toward us: that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. If you reject anything in the Bible, you are rejecting the Father! But I haven't been known to do that yet, so don't worry. The Biblical Truth About His Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection. “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon…, This page is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi)The word baptize (Gr. The vehicle which He uses will be different because every person needs to be approached in a different way. We'll just paraphrase some of it—you can read the whole seventh chapter beginning at verse seven. He is the One Who sent Christ. 1214 This sacrament is called Baptism, after the central rite … All of sudden God knocked me off my horse by giving me a challenge—and that was in my paleontology class at the College of San Mateo. Shall we continue in sin, so that grace may abound? Verse 3: "For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me…. You can commemorate the baptism by choosing a suitable gift and helping older kids understand the objects’ meaning.. Popular symbols used during baptism. 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