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.