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Baptized In His Name
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Bob Gotti Senior Member
since 2003-06-07
Posts 895United States |
Baptized In His Name As we go forth preaching salvation, we make disciples in every nation, Baptizing then in the Name of Christ, from whom they received new life. Also in the Father, Son and Spirit, when believing Truth as they hear it, Baptized after they have believed, and God’s Spirit they have received. Men from their old life must repent, to follow The Savior who was sent, Sent from Heaven down to this earth, to grant all believers a new birth, To be born of The Spirit from above, sent to men by The Father’s Love. Baptism gives Believers identification, with The Lord of their Salvation. Baptism is an ordinance of our Lord, and by men should not be ignored, It is a part of the Great Commission, and a part of the Christian mission. When people in God’s Truth believe, God’s Holy Spirit they then receive, To help them turn from their old life, and live anew through Jesus Christ. Friend baptism has no power to save, or change the way we do behave, As it symbolizes what’s been done, since you’ve believed in God’s Son. Baptism is simply that outward sign, of the inward change of one’s mind, A change that begins in your heart; when from sinful ways we do depart. You are immersed in Jesus Christ, to emerge from the water in new life, You have buried your old nature to sin, and you then begin to live in Him. To the world we’re not to be conformed, but in The Spirit be transformed, Baptized into Jesus, who paid the price, so we could be a living sacrifice. He's coming very soon, the signs are very clear, |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Bob, My favorite stanza was... quote: Smiles. I've been baptised with both the titles and the name of Jesus spoken over me at the time of baptism. I guess I wanted to make absolutely certain that I was identified with Him. Smiles. Anyway, I still do get very excited in my spirit when I see people for the first time take the plunge. Still, I think that it's such a beautiful beautiful experience for both the observer and the participant. Thank you, again, for sharing and for reminding me of the most fond memories of baptism. God bless. -Bob |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Good explanation of baptism. I agree with Lighthouse Bob. Our change of heart from doing things our way to relying on our heavenly father is a remarkable event. Thanks. Rae |
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