The Sacrament of Baptism
I would like to share a biblical lesson about the sacrament of baptism. The word baptism came from the “Greek” and “Baptizo” which means to immerse, to plunge or to dip. Baptism is one of the most important doctrines in the bible. The Lord Jesus Christ went to the Jordan river and was baptized by John the Baptist to emphasize its importance. Baptism is the next step a person must do after repenting of his sins. The Bible declares there is remission of sins when one is baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 29:19 and Acts 2:38.
Getting baptized is our way of being identified with the death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is a statement of faith that we believed in the purpose of His death. Romans 6:4. Baptism is also an answer of a good conscience towards God. It is our testimony by faith that we are forgiven from sins. 2 Peter 3:21.
Finally, the Bible declares that, he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. Mark 16:16. My friends, baptism is one of God’s ways for our salvation. It was taught and done by the early church. The apostles had preached about it. Our part is to believe it. Preach and teach it to the whole world until the coming of the Lord. This is the will of God for us. God bless you all.