Back in September after a month long outreach 3 teens accepted Christ as their Savior one night after youth group. Josh got the honor and priveledge of Baptizing them today!
Baptism is the outward expression of an inward decision to follow Jesus Christ. It is the first step of obedience in one's relationship with Jesus Christ, and is an ordinance of the church by which a person publicly identifies oneself with Jesus Christ. It does not save you nor does it complete your salvation, rather it is a symbolic illustration of the forgiveness and cleansing that Christ provided for you in His death and resurrection. Therefore baptism follows one's profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
Baptism is the outward expression of an inward decision to follow Jesus Christ. It is the first step of obedience in one's relationship with Jesus Christ, and is an ordinance of the church by which a person publicly identifies oneself with Jesus Christ. It does not save you nor does it complete your salvation, rather it is a symbolic illustration of the forgiveness and cleansing that Christ provided for you in His death and resurrection. Therefore baptism follows one's profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
These were Josh's first baptisms! I got it all on video of course and I was literally as close as I could be!!
Alex getting baptized
Caleb getting baptized
Corey getting baptized
4 comments:
the only thing i could think of as I watched this was
Angels rejoicing!
Jesus said this about the angels:
"I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10, cf vs.7)
Congratulations Alex, Caleb & Corey! What a blessing to be saved at such a young age. You will have many years to bring Glory to God! Let Him use you and you will be amazed of how Faithful He is!
Josh, how awesome to be the pastor to baptize in His Name! I know you will be praying for them and I delight in the fact that God is using you for His Glory!
love,
Mom :)
This is so exciting to be able to see it the first time you baptized someone and to have it be your teens that just got saved is so great. Great Job, Praise the LORD.
Love Mom
Soooo cool!!!!
I never saw a baptism! How wonderful, I bet it will be one of Josh's favorite memories!
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