To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year Day 126. What is the outward and visible sign in Baptism?
May 6, 2023
Dive into the significance of baptism with a focus on water as the outward sign. Explore how this sacrament links to God's covenant, as seen in Genesis, and its centrality in the Great Commission. Discover the spiritual parallels drawn by Peter between Noah's flood and baptism. The podcast also features a heartfelt baptismal prayer, reflecting on creation and Christ's own baptism. Each segment enriches our understanding of this essential Christian practice.
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Water As The Visible Sign
- The outward and visible sign in baptism is water used with the Trinitarian formula: "in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
- Scripture passages (Gen 9; Matt 28; 1 Pet 3) link water to covenant, commission, and salvation through Christ's resurrection.
Flood, Covenant, And Baptismal Imagery
- Genesis 9 presents the rainbow as God's sign after the flood, connecting water with divine covenant and remembrance.
- This ties biblical flood imagery to baptism's symbolic movement from judgment to covenantal promise.
Baptism Rooted In The Great Commission
- Matthew 28 commands making disciples and baptizing "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
- The Trinitarian formula grounds baptism in the missionary commission of Christ.
