Tony Thomas' Baptism

Tony ThomasApril 13, 201558mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: Tony Thomas' Baptism Date: 04-12-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16) Baptism starts @ 53:45

Summary

Baptism is fundamentally a conscious choice to follow Jesus Christ, not something forced by family or circumstance. Scripturally, it symbolizes a burial—a decisive turning away from a life lived for oneself and embracing a new life in the Kingdom of God, which is characterized by grace. This commitment is demonstrated through full immersion, signifying that the old, sinful life is dead and the individual is now alive to God's riches through Christ's sacrifice.

Outline

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What are the two simple truths about baptism?Baptism is a personal choice rather than something forced upon someone, and it symbolizes a burial of the old way of living rather than a mere shower.

What is the Kingdom of Grace?Tony is choosing to enter a kingdom ruled by grace, defined as God's riches available at Christ's expense.

Tony's testimony and journey to faithTony shares how God brought him out of past addictions and traditions, inspired by his father's faithful example of following Christ.

Our inheritance of lightAs children of God, our path should grow brighter and brighter every day as we look to God and receive His light and transforming grace.Colossians 1:12

Seeing Jesus as a hidden treasureFollowing Christ requires seeing Him as such a great treasure that everything else in life is gladly abandoned for Him.Matthew 13:44–45

Obedience springing from loveBenoy shares his own baptism story and encourages Tony to obey God out of a deep realization of His love rather than reluctant obligation.

A spiritual event recorded in heavenThomas explains that baptism is a spiritual event where heaven rejoices over a believer's public confession of faith.

The call to repent and be baptized Scripture is read emphasizing the promise of the Holy Spirit for those who obey the command to repent and be baptized.

The baptism act and closing songTony is baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, concluding with the congregation singing together.

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