The Crossway Podcast
Why Do We Get Baptized One Time but Take Communion Many Times? (Kevin Emmert)
May 7, 2025
Kevin Emmert, an academic book editor and author of 'The Water and the Blood,' examines the distinct roles of baptism and communion. He discusses why baptism is a one-time event while communion is ongoing. Through theological insights, he explores their significance in shaping personal identity and deepening a believer's relationship with God. Emmert emphasizes how these sacraments symbolize union with Christ, revealing their transformative power in the spiritual journey.
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Quick takeaways
- Baptism marks a believer's new identity in Christ through a one-time event symbolizing their transformation and covenant relationship with God.
- Communion serves as a continual reminder of the believer's ongoing relationship with Christ, nourishing their identity and communal faith experience.
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Understanding the Significance of Baptism
Baptism serves as a foundational sacrament that symbolizes a believer's immersion into Jesus Christ and encapsulates the transformative relationship with Him. Rather than merely representing personal faith, it signifies remission of sins, reconciliation with the Father, adoption into His family, and incorporation into the Church. This sacrament is likened to a natural birth, being a one-time event that marks a believer's new identity in Christ, highlighting the irrevocable change in their existence. It establishes a covenant relationship with God, where the act of baptism is intertwined with spiritual renewal and signifies the beginning of a believer's journey in faith.
