Baptism and You Matthew 28:18-20

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Apostle’s Creed (Traditional) I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:8-10)

SUMMARY: We are saved… * BY grace (gift of God) * THROUGH faith (belief & trust in Jesus) * FOR works (God’s mission for your life)

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel — not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. (1 Corinthians 1:17)

Supernatural Elements of Baptism 1. Initiation: “to enter in” To enter into a new situation. The beginning of a new way of life. 2. Identification: “to treat as the same.” Equal rights and privileges. Related to family membership or citizenship. 3. Infusion: “to pour into” The imbuing with Spirit, power and gifts.

Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. (Luke 9:23-26)

Breath of God Cindy Rethmeier / Terry Butler  1998 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing Breathe on me Breath of God My spirit yearns for You Hide me in Your fathering arms Fill up my longing soul

Breath of God Cindy Rethmeier / Terry Butler  1998 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing Flood over me Like a river my God Immerse me In Your living stream Awaken the song That You placed In my heart Spirit breathe on me

Breath of God Cindy Rethmeier / Terry Butler  1998 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing Breathe on me Breath of God My spirit yearns for You Hide me in Your fathering arms Fill up my longing soul

Breath of God Cindy Rethmeier / Terry Butler  1998 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing Flood over me Like a river my God Immerse me In Your living stream Awaken the song That You placed In my heart Spirit breathe on me