What essentially is missing Baptism of the Lord Sunday Livingston United Methodist Church
Baptism of the Lord Sunday God reveals Godself as Trinity Important ritual of Christian church New beginning Members of household of God Nurture the seed of faith Eventually we profess faith
Acts 19 Something is missing Acts 18 Apollos of Alexandria Knows only baptism of John Priscilla + Aquila instruct him Many become believers Do they understand enough of the Holy Spirit We have not heard… Baptism of John
Older baptism + newer Baptism of John Repentance + washing He will baptize with the Holy Spirit They know about Jesus the Messiah Most essential is missing Chief aim of the Christian life is to gain the Holy Spirit (Seraphim of Sarov)
Baptism of Jesus Changes that others can see Speaking in tongues (?!?) = worship beyond words Prophesy = speaking on behalf of God All Christians at least a little pentecostal
What + how Message = Teaching Baptism = Sacrament (!?!) Make ourselves available Cooperate with grace of God Spiritual practices Worship Baptism + communion Study of Scripture Prayer
Our place in the story Are we practicing Christian formation enough Church in Rome = many house churches We have more than enough Pastor -> prime responsibility Members -> individual responsibility Church -> corporate responsibility Growing in knowledge + experience + practice of good news of God about Jesus Christ