The Bible for Women

Weekly Devotional

Baptism

"We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:4

If you are one of the blessed ladies who has made that important decision to put on Christ in baptism, you understand the meaning of this verse. When you step out of the water, you feel new, fresh, and you are filled with the Holy Spirit. Your life has new meaning. You have been resurrected. We have taken off the old and put on the new. You have made the choice to not only believe, but to act upon that faith and show that your slavation depends on your burial and resurrection. How can one be resurrected if you have not yet died? Christ has given us this wonderful opportunity through baptism.

What does the Bible say about baptism?

It requires much water. John 3:23

They came to the water. Acts 8:36

They went down into the water. Acts 8:38

It is a burial. Romans 6:4

Jesus came up out of the water. Matthew 3:16

Rejoicing followed baptism. Acts 16:34

Baptism is for remission of sins. Acts 2:38

With faith, baptism saves. 1 Peter 3:21

Baptism is for those who are old enough to hear, believe, repent and confess. Acts 2:37-38; 8:37

Baptism will wash away sins. Acts 22:16

We are baptized into the death of Christ in order to reach his blood. Romans 6:3, John 19:33-34

It is a command. Acts 10:48

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20

May God bless your week. Margie