21.15 Baptism, the First Step in Obedience (Part 1)

In this, the first of a two-part series on the importance of baptism as the first step for new believers, Craig takes us to the New Testament book of Hebrews to explain what believer's baptism is about.  Not only does he unpackaged this important passage, but explains an important process that helps believers understand what difficult passages are trying to say to us.  It's so important to learn this process.  As 2 Timothy 2:15 says,  Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.Craig shares the importance of knowing what God's original intent was when He moved upon the human scribes to write what eventually became for us the authoritative Word of God that we now hold in our hands today.  In today's study, he helps us understand that the Book of Hebrews was specifically directed to the Jewish people and clarifies what the writer meant by, moving away from the basic doctrines of the faith, including repentance and baptism, along with three other items.  It doesn't sound right to move away from these things, which Pastor Smith affirms is incredibly true!  So, what does this passage teach?  In understanding what these Scriptures were actually saying to the Jewish believer when Hebrews was written helps us in our own personal walk in Him today as we sort out our own Indigenous Faith in the context of our Indigenous cultures. Baptism is an important first step for us all!  In this series, Craig clarifies the way New Testament Christians are to be baptized.  Have you been baptized, dear friend?  If not, then please consider these important first steps in following Jesus Christ.  We pray this series will help you as you begin to walk in obedience to the One who has given you eternal life!  Enjoy the teaching!