The Journey The Journey Baptism and Communion What
The Journey
The Journey- Baptism and Communion What is the significance of baptism? A move from death to life. “Going under the water was a burial of your old life; coming up out of it was a resurrection, God raising you from the dead as he did Christ. When you were stuck in your old sin-dead life, you were incapable of responding to God brought you alive—right along with Christ! Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ’s cross. ” Colossians 2: 12 -14 MSG
The Journey- Baptism and Communion What is the significance of baptism? A brand-new life “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. ” Romans 6: 4
The Journey- Baptism and Communion What is the significance of baptism? A new identity in a new family “…For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body…” 1 Corinthians 12: 12 -13
The Journey- Baptism and Communion Why be baptized? To be obedient to the example of Jesus. The Baptism of Jesus 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? ” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. ” Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. ” Matthew 3: 13 -17 NIV
The Journey- Baptism and Communion Why be baptized? To publicly celebrate and declare new identity Then he said, “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all. Whoever believes and is baptized is saved; whoever refuses to believe is damned. ” Mark 16: 16 MSG
The Journey- Baptism and Communion Who should be baptized? Those who have trusted Jesus as their Savior “Those who accepted his message were baptized…” Acts 2: 41
The Journey. Communion: Communion Baptism and 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me. ” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. ” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 27 So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 1 Corinthians 11: 23 -28 NIV
The Journey- Baptism and Communion: Looking back with gratitude Reminding ourselves of what He has done, is doing, and is continuing to do. For oneness with the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and the Body. Realization of your significance. Looking inside with humility All you can control is your attitude as you take communion. He paid the price for your identification with Him. For oneness with the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and the Body. Looking forward to His second coming Celebrating what’s next, proclamation. For oneness with the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and the Body. He’s not finished.
The Journey- Baptism and Communion ü What is God saying to you about baptism? ü How is God offering renewal in your life today? ü Where in your life, do you need to begin cooperating with God ?
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