Acts 16 – Baptism – A Believer’s Response to God’s Love is the incredible story of the Philippian jailer who was ready to take his own life, until he met the Apostle Paul. In response to the Gospel message the jailer receives Christ and in response to God’s love gets baptized. Perhaps you were baptized as a baby or you already love and follow Jesus, but have not been baptized as an adult; what should you do? In this Sunday’s message we see the power of the Gospel pursuing a man who was not looking for Jesus, and yet Jesus was looking for him! Don’t miss message that has a relatable narrative on the dark and difficult circumstances of the Apostle Paul and how God uses our trials to minister to others for the sake of being saved. Acts 16 will teach purpose of Baptism – a believer’s response to God’s love!
Acts 16 – Baptism – A Believer’s Response to God’s Love
When we Embrace the Call of God upon our Lives
Expect Opposition
Matthew 5:10-12, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/mat/5/10-12/s_934010
The Apostle Paul wrote: “Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Ephesians 5:17-20, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/eph/5/17-20/s_1102017
Discernment Begins With Seeking God’s Will Above Our Own
In the book of Romans is says: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:1-2, (NKJV) https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rom/12/1-2/s_1058001
A Repentant Heart:
– Has a Humble Posture
– Responds to the Gospel
– Shows evidence of transformation
Why Baptism?
– We Identify in Jesus’ Death & Resurrection
– Symbolizes the Old Life Made New
– Symbolizes our Commitment to the Church
Baptism is Walking in Obedience to Jesus’ Command