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Baptism: A Public Declaration of Dependence
by Randy Frazee
Text: Romans 6:1–7
Topic: What baptism signifies
Big Idea: Baptism declares we are unashamed of the Christ who died for us.
Keywords: Baptism; Boldness; Christ, death of; Christ, our righteousness; Christ, substitute for humanity; Commitment; Confessing Christ; Courage; Mercy of God; Salvation; Witness
Introduction:
- Illustration: Frazee was so wrapped up in the song "Mercy Came Running" that he left his car running.
- In the temple, Israel was sectioned off from God's presence, in the Holy of Holies.
- God's mercy broke loose with the sacrifice of Christ.
Baptism is an act of worship.
- Those who have been embraced by God's mercy are called to be baptized.
- Illustration: Frazee relates some stories of baptismal mishaps.
- Although baptism by immersion is a bizarre ritual, it's what Jesus asked us to do.
- Matthew 28:19–20
Baptism is a reminder that we cannot save ourselves.
- Because we were all born in sin, we cannot enter God's presence.
- We cannot rid ourselves of this sin.
- The future judgment of sin keeps us from enjoying life today.
- Jesus conquered sin and death for us.
Baptism is an external expression of an internal reality.
- Baptism pictures how we were crucified with Christ.
- The Greek word for baptism means to drown.
- Baptism is something we do after we have accepted Christ.
Baptism publicly announces that we are not ashamed of Christ.
- Illustration: 1st century Christians risked their lives at baptism.
- Illustration: Frazee likens baptism to declaring his love for his wife over the loudspeaker at a baseball game.
- Illustration: Frazee's sister came to Christ and was baptized in a neighbor's pool.
Conclusion:
- Illustration: Pantego Bible Church holds baptisms outside so that believers can unashamedly stand for Christ.
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