Baptismal Introduction

Today,

we rejoice because two people this morning have decided to be Baptized.

Why be Baptized?

Baptism doesn’t save you.

It doesn’t earn you a good work.

Remember we are saved by grace alone, faith alone, through Christ alone.

So why be baptized?

Baptism is a public declaration.

It tells your friends and family - you have decided that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life - and you have decided follow Jesus.

It publically identifies you with Christs local church. - You are baptized into a church.

And now every member of this church is called to encourage that believer and remind that believer - to stay faithful to God.

Literally, should anyone of us depart from the faith - we can say .... remember when you decided to public you would follow Jesus.

What happened?

Baptism is a tool that God uses in our lives to help us follow Christ.

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On that profession of faith I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit buried as Christ in Baptism and raised in the newness of life.