What does it mean to be baptized into Christ's death? Christian Questions, Moments that Matter
Being baptized into Christ’s death marks the start of a life shaped by leaving the old self behind and learning to walk in the new life God provides.
John’s baptism laid the foundation by calling Israel to repent of their sins. Jesus then expanded baptism far beyond repentance. His own baptism marked the beginning of his ministry and his teachings revealed that following him would involve sacrifice and a deliberate counting of the cost. Baptism into Christ is the declaration of a lifelong commitment.
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The New Testament shows that baptism is always into Christ, never into a church or denomination. This means baptism places us under God’s authority and into Christ’s identity.
Scripture also describes baptism as being “clothed with Christ.” His merit, earned through perfect obedience and sacrifice, is credited to us like a robe of righteousness that covers our flaws and gives us standing before God. From that point forward, baptism becomes a daily practice of living out our dedication, dying to our old life and rising to walk in newness of life through the power of God’s spirit.
What about baptism of babies and our own baptism? For the answers to these questions and supporting scriptures listen to the full episode:
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