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Scripture and Sermon Slides. January 12, 2014. Gospel Reading. Matthew 3:13-17. 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?”. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Scripture and Sermon Slides
January 12, 2014
Gospel Reading
Matthew 3:13-17
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 lighting on him.
And a voice from heaven said,
“This is my Son, whom I love;
with him I am well pleased.”
Huh?
Matthew 3:13-17January 12, 2014
Baptism of Our LordCommunion Sunday
Immanuel Baptist ChurchRev. John W. Landis, DMin
What is Baptism? Used as a Symbol of Purification
from the profane from something under a taboo
disease, blood or a corpse from sin
Rite of Initiation Part of the requirements for Gentile converts to Judaism It is the rite that brings us into the church
What is Baptism?
A blessing An act that protects against evil An act that causes salvation or allows one to
be saved Sacrament
or is it something more?
What happened when Jesus was Baptized?
• He came willingly– Because it was time to change
• He said it was right to do– God wants us to do this, like this
• He was immersed in water• God blessed him
What constitutes Baptism?
Confession of ChangeThat we need to change
We have sinned and fallen shortThat it is time to change
Our lives In the case of a child, someone else makes the
confessionThe child must later confirm the confession
What constitutes Baptism?
Confession of Belief In God In God’s graceThat we should do this and are willing to do this In the case of a child, someone else makes the
confession The child must later confirm the confession
What constitutes Baptism?Application of Water
Represents cleansing (Acts 22:16) Represents the binding and expelling of demons Represents death and resurrection
(Romans 6:3&4) (sometimes accompanied by oil) the entering of
the Holy Spirit (John 3:5) God blesses the one baptized
What was Jesus doing by being Baptized?
Metanoia- Metanoia To Turn When you turn you change direction It is not just a turning from Sin
It wasn’t that for Jesus
Pharisees and Sadducess were looking for justification and
affirmation of what they had done.
Jesus was acknowledging the
change in his life and seeking a blessing on what he was going to
do!
For Jesus it represented a Radical Change
He ended his life as a man Son of Mary Carpenter Nazarene
He began his life as Savior Son of God Preacher/Teacher No home
He Was Born Again!
Why was Jesus Baptized?
Obedience and Surrender to God’s will Claimed his place in God’s family He acknowledged the total change in his life Began his Ministry Example for us
What does our Baptism represent?
Obedience and Surrender to God’s will Claiming our place in the Family of God
Offered through Grace Acknowledging, accepting and commitment to acting on the total change in our lives
Includes Discipleship Beginning of our Ministry
Being Born Again!
What is Baptism?
An act that signifies a complete change of the course of one’s life!
What Change in YOUR Life did YOUR Baptism represent?
A Change in how you behave? A change in your relationship with God and Jesus? A beginning of your discipleship journey? A beginning of your ministry?
NO CHANGE AT ALL?
As we begin this New Year and celebrate the
Baptism of our Lord,. . .
Let us join with him in committing ourselves to the real meaning of
our own Baptism
and CHANGE OUR LIVES accordingly!