Baptism does what nothing else can. As Martin Luther said, by baptism “we are made holy and are saved, which no other kind of ...
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the Blood of Christ? The bread which ... [John 6:53-54] In verses 52-59, Jesus repeated this teaching four different ways, while ...
Matthew records that when Jesus asked John to baptise him, John was reluctant to do so. This could be for the following reasons: baptism is for the forgiveness of sin, yet Jesus is God’s son and ...
After Jesus ... Christ. Its remembrance is celebrated today by many Christian churches on Pentecost Sunday. To better ...
Before baptism the pastor will say, “On profession of your faith in Christ Jesus, and at your own request, I now baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” ...