The Covenant and Baptism

I.   Baptism a Sign and Seal of the Covenant A.  What is the covenant 1.  A relationship of friendship between God and His people a.  James 2:23, “And he (Abraham) was called the friend of God.” b.  Hosea 1:10, “In the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.” c.  Amazing wonder, sinners are taken into the bonds of friendship with the Living God. 2.  This covenant friendship is God’s work a.  Gen. 17:7,...