Baptism (part 1)

Summary

The sermon explores the doctrine of baptism from a Primitive Baptist perspective, emphasizing believer's baptism by immersion as a symbol of salvation and identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. It contrasts this with the Reformed view of infant baptism as a continuation of Old Testament circumcision, highlighting the New Testament church as a distinct institution based on personal faith and regeneration rather than lineage. The preacher stresses that the New Covenant sign is a circumcision of the heart, evidenced by faith and spiritual renewal, not merely an outward ritual. The message encourages believers to understand baptism's true meaning and rejoice in God's covenant promises.