sermon: The Wonderful Ordinance of Water Baptism
Water Baptism
Martin G. Collins
Given 18-Nov-06; Tape #801
Description: Martin Collins, reflecting on an episode in which he was allegedly baptized' during Vacation Bible School, examines the correct process for baptism, leading to conversion, begettal of the Holy Spirit, overcoming, and sanctification. Noah's rescue from the flood and the Exodus through the Red Sea are types of baptism. John the Baptizer received his understanding of the ordinance and principle of baptism from his parents, emphasizing repentance, belief, and faith, as well as keeping God's laws, bearing fruits of repentance. When God calls us, there is an irrevocable contract committing ourselves to a lifetime of overcoming, counting the cost, and forsaking all, following the example of our older brother Jesus Christ, becoming living sacrifices, totally relying on God for our strength. In the great commission to the church, Jesus commands, through His Father's direction, baptism into God's Holy Spirit. Baptism symbolizes a burial and resurrection from a grave, or the crucifixion of the old man or carnal self. After a person realizes his ways have been wrong, turning from his own ways, repenting of his sins, wanting to follow Christ, and wanting to become a child of God, he should counsel for baptism. (73 minutes)
Keywords/Topics: Baptism into death Baptism Baptizo Calling Cheo Cloud Commandments Commitment Counting the cost Conversion Crossing the Red Sea Fruits of repentance Holy Spirit Kingdom of God Immersion Impregnation of eternal life Immortality John the Baptizer Noah Renewal of mind Repentance Self-discipline Water baptism Worldly sorrow
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