Emphasis Preaching Journal
Baptism
Commentary
Most of the time we hear the evangelistic declaration that baptism is a rite of cleansing, a sign of our sins being washed away and our being made clean. I have no intention of contradicting that, but do wish to point out that the New Testament gives it a much broader meaning.
A. A Sign. Just as at Jesus' baptism the dove comes and the voice speaks, so at every baptism the sign of chosenness and ownership is publicly exhibited.
A. A Sign. Just as at Jesus' baptism the dove comes and the voice speaks, so at every baptism the sign of chosenness and ownership is publicly exhibited.
