Baptism is…
Write to tell us how you would complete that sentence.
“…a point in time where I belonged totally to Jesus, and as such a reminder of the state I aspire to return to.”
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An outward and symbolic ritual that symbolizes the change a person experiences because of their encounter with God. A ritual that symbolizes one’s commitment to follow the way of God, thought the example of Jesus. The beginning of a new life in Christ!
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not an end in itself, but rather the beginning of a deliberate journey taken by all who confess Jesus in community.
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a beautiful outward expression of faith and commitment and an even more wonderful personal experience of joyful connection to our Creator. Everytime I see someone baptized, I relive the moment I decided to make this public expression and again the moment of my own baptism.
Thank you for reminding me…
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Baptism is a sign of what is already true–that we are all beloved children of God. In receiving baptism, one is choosing the Jesus path, living in the kindom of God here and now.
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an initiation into a community of sojourners, whose primary commitments center on seeking to follow Jesus.
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Baptism is where we sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own for ever.
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“…incorporation into the church universal by the forgiveness of sins.”
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fully communal and intensely personal
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… fun!
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