Guilt Grace Gratitude Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 26 | Baptism
Apr 6, 2024
Discover the profound significance of baptism as a reminder of Christ's sacrifice. Delve into how being washed by His blood and Spirit transforms believers into holy lives. Explore the connection between baptism and scriptural promises, emphasizing its role in regeneration. Learn about the Reformed tradition's stance on baptizing infants and believers alike, and the idea that baptism is a promise requiring faith, not an automatic ticket to salvation. Join in for insightful discussions as the series unfolds!
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Baptism As Promise Of Christ's Benefit
- Baptism functions as a sacramental promise that Christ's one sacrifice benefits the believer personally.
- The water points to Christ's blood and Spirit washing away sin and renewing us by grace.
Twofold Washing: Blood And Spirit
- Being washed by Christ's blood means God forgives our sins because of Jesus' sacrifice.
- Being washed by the Spirit means the Holy Spirit renews and sanctifies us to live more holy lives.
Scripture Backs The Baptismal Promise
- Scripture ties the promise of cleansing to Christ's command to baptize and the words "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved."
- Baptism is thus instituted as the visible sign confirming that promise in the church.
