Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin The Heart of Baptism - S20E4
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May 19, 2025 Charles Martin, a best-selling author and pastor known for his insightful storytelling, joins to delve into the transformative power of baptism. He discusses its role as a public declaration of faith and the profound symbolism of death and rebirth in Christ. The conversation explores spiritual enlightenment, emphasizing humility in understanding divine truths. Interesting links are made between biblical figures like Abraham and the essence of salvation through grace, highlighting how faith leads to a renewed identity and liberation.
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New Birth Means Grace-Based Life
- Being "born again" means receiving a complete new life through God's love, not human effort.
- Nicodemus' works-based mindset misses that salvation is grace-based and unearned.
Salvation Like the Invisible Wind
- Salvation is like the wind: unseen but its effects are clear.
- Our righteousness is the result of God's work, not the cause of it.
Spurgeon's Salvation Moment
- Charles Spurgeon was saved hearing a simple message: "Look on me and you will be saved."
- This moment taught him salvation comes by faith in Jesus lifted up on the cross.