🌊✨ **Baptism: More Than Just Water—It’s God’s Promise to You** ✨🌊
Ever wondered why we Lutherans say “Baptism now saves you”? It’s not just some tradition—it’s deeply rooted in what God tells us in His Word. 💧✝️
In 1 Peter, the Bible says that baptism isn’t just about washing away dirt; it’s an appeal to God for a good conscience through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This means that baptism isn’t something we do on our own—it’s something God does for us. 🙌
**Where God Commands, He Supplies** 📖
God doesn’t just tell us to believe and be baptized—He also provides everything we need in that baptism. It’s in these waters that God delivers the gifts He wants us to have:
1. **Faith to Believe**: In baptism, God plants faith in our hearts. He opens our eyes to see and believe the truth of His Word, the truth that Jesus died for us and rose again. This isn’t something we muster up on our own—it’s a gift from God.
2. **Forgiveness of Sins**: Jesus won forgiveness for us on the cross, and He delivers that forgiveness to us in baptism. It’s like being washed clean, not just outwardly, but deep within. We’re forgiven, not because of what we do, but because of what Jesus has done for us.
3. **A New Identity**: In baptism, God gives us a new identity—not one we create, but one He creates. He brings us from death to life, covering us in the white robe of His righteousness. We’re made into His sons and daughters, given an identity that’s rooted in His love and promises. 👑
This is why baptism is such a powerful gift. It’s not just a church ritual; it’s where God meets us, where He makes eternal promises to us. Jesus says, “I will be with you always.” In baptism, those words become our reality. We’re never alone—we’re always His.
So next time you think about baptism, remember it’s so much more than water. It’s God’s way of saying, “You’re mine. You’re forgiven. You’re loved.”
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