The Gospel Made Visible: Baptism (Part 1) | Dr Stephen Conley

Texts: Matthew 3:13-17, 28:16-20

Baptism Exemplified in Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)

• In Jesus’ baptism, God the Father declared His approval of Jesus and the Gospel message He would proclaim.
• In Jesus’ baptism, He identified Himself as the One who would be our substitute and endure God’s judgment for us.
• When we are baptized, it symbolizes our repentance and cleansing from sin.

Baptism Commanded by Jesus (Matthew 28:16-20)

• Proclaiming the Gospel leads to making and maturing disciples of Jesus.
• Proclaiming the Gospel leads to baptizing believers in God’s name who follow the words of Jesus.
• Proclaiming the Gospel is empowered by God’s enabling presence.