Baptismal covenant.

30 August 2012   

 

Mark 16:16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

One may study the Bible and try at all costs to find the baptism covenant or that of confirmation and it is simply not to be found. In the wisdom of our Patriarchs or the first Believers, baptism was a sign of acceptance of the conditions of believing that Jesus Christ died, was raised by the Holy Spirit to life, lives and reigns at the right hand of the Father and will be returning to this earth. We see this in the various creeds and in the Bible and the Church in its wisdom has given to us those vows that are said both at baptism and confirmation. We proclaim this by accepting Jesus Christ as LORD over us in every way.

These vows are not made to the Church but to God, so God and the person making the vows  are both committed to that covenant which is sealed in the blood of Jesus Christ. So many people today make these vows but are not committed to keep them, they continue to allow evil to control them, so breaking their covenant with God. It is better for them to be made well aware of the relationship that God expects from them and this is done through example of others, bible study, regular church attendance and a life committed to fellowship and following Jesus.

Be encouraged today to read your baptism vows and be reminded of your covenant.

 

David

 

Point to ponder: Baptism brings us into covenant with God.

Question to consider: Do you keep your baptism vows?