Caption: The image above is that of my dear friend and sister in Christ being baptized.
Key Text: Matthew 28:19-20
'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.'
Food for thought: Now the bible says that, 'it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God' (Ephesians 2:8). The action of baptism does not contribute to your salvation, ONLY the blood of Jesus saves us however He directs us to be baptized so we are baptized, as Christ was, out of obedience. Baptism is the outward show of an inward commitment to God. As we go into the water, it signifies dying to sin and and our old sin nature. As we come out of the water, this signifies rising in Christ and in newness of life. Baptism has been referred to as 'the silent witness' as it is the message of the gospel without words, a power demonstration of the power of Christ to save and change a life.
The Weekly Challenge:
1. Have you been baptized?
* If yes, share the story with someone who is not saved explaining why you got baptized.
* If no, get baptized and invite everyone you know and even those you do not know so well to come and witness the event, maybe even throw a dinner to celebrate this event and invite these people to come along.
2. Email us @ pgspreadtheword@gmail.com and tell us how you get on!
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