Amen.' We gladly
obey the commands of our great Redeemer.
"Baptism does not save the sinner, but it is the answer of a good
conscience, as Peter 3:21 says. Baptism represents our death to sin
and our resurrection to righteousness. As Paul, the great apostle
says: 'Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him
through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from
the dead.' The whole idea of baptism is beautifully pictured in Romans
6:3, 4, 'Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus
Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him
by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead
by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of
life.'
"Once these dear ones were dead in sins, but through repentance
and faith they now are saved. They are, therefore, fit subjects for
baptism."
It was a very solemn occasion. A holy awe covered the crowd, a holy
atmosphere was prevalent among the people.
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