The Dialogue of Baptism
Griess explains baptism as a divine-human dialogue in worship, where God communicates to the church about spiritual washing through both justification (remission of sins) and sanctification (renewal by the Holy Spirit). The article draws on Reformed confessional teaching, particularly the Heidelberg Catechism, to expound the twofold cleansing accomplished in Christ that baptism signifies and seals to believers.
Previous article in this series: November 1, 2016, p. 67. Introduction The sacraments are God-ordained elements of worship. The primary purpose of the sacraments as elements of worship is to be part of the holy dialogue between God and His church. God is speaking to His church when the sacraments are administered in worship. We are to respond to His speech. What is He saying to us in baptism, first of all (next time the Lord's Supper)? And how do we respond? You Need a Washing The main...
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