Baptism... is a beautiful act of obedience that celebrates the gospel of Christ and His redeeming grace. Baptismal waters have NO redeeming quality to wash away sin. The shed blood of Jesus is the ONLY answer for sin, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Therefore, baptism is simply a profession of faith --- that publicly identifies us with Jesus and affirms our allegiance to the power of His gospel and redeeming grace.
A surrendered mouth speaks up for a believing heart. Romans 10:9
Yes, the mouth points others in the direction of righteousness, it's just following the lead of a converted heart. Confession is made toward the salvation of the heart. Romans 10:10
A surrendered mouth speaks on behalf of a believing heart.
"For with the [heart] one believes toward righteousness, and with the [mouth] confession is made toward this salvation" (Romans 10:10).
Our mouths speak/confess for our converted hearts.
Confession is made toward the salvation of our hearts. Our tongues point to Jesus for our hearts.
A few bullet points from the transcription of this message.
• Baptism and its significance in the life of the Body of Christ. 0:00 ◦ Pastor Nick Holden emphasizes the importance of the people of God who declare the glory of who God is far greater in degree than that of creation (Psalm 19; Psalm 148). ◦ Pastor Nick discusses baptism and its significance in the Bible. • Baptism and its relationship to salvation. 3:39 ◦ Nick Holden shares his personal journey of coming to know Jesus and the Bible becoming a familiar tool for him. ◦ Baptism is not the means to salvation, but a work as a result of salvation, per Nick Holden.
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