Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Baptized: A New Identity
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Aug 28, 2025 Dive into the rich meaning of baptism beyond the water involved. Reflect on how it shapes our identity and connects us to Christ, akin to marriage vows. Discover how baptism serves as a lifelong reminder of transformation, even amidst struggles with sin. This conversation encourages deeper personal exploration and understanding, inviting listeners to appreciate the spiritual implications of this sacred act.
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Make Baptism A Living Practice
- Improve your baptism by actively reflecting on it instead of debating ritual details.
- Ferguson urges listeners to use baptism as an ongoing spiritual practice, asking when they last thought about and applied it.
Baptized Into A Person
- Baptism focuses less on the water used and more on what it signifies: union with Christ.
- Sinclair Ferguson emphasizes we are baptized into Christ's person, not primarily into a mode of water application.
Baptism As Sign And Seal
- Baptism serves as a visible sign and seal, like a wedding ring, expressing Christ's commitment to us.
- Ferguson calls it a permanent reminder of a new identity belonging to those who trust Christ.