Posts with the tag “baptism”

In Christ, identity is received before it is performed. We are loved by God, forgiven through Christ, and welcomed into his household. Our choices still matter, of course, and there is much growing left to do. But change now begins from a secure place. God does not say, “Become perfect, and perhaps I will love you.” He meets us in mercy and forms us by grace. That security lets us confess sin without pretending to be flawless. It lets us receive correction without hearing failure as the final word. It even gives us room to try, stumble, learn, and try again.  Read More

Jesus’ baptism inaugurates His public ministry and confirms His divine authority. It is not a private moment; it is a public declaration. Much like a coronation ceremony for a king, this act affirms that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of God who will bring redemption to the world.  Read More