Evergreen Christian Community

Big idea: Baptism is a call to act in faith & obedience for ALL believers. Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1-11 baptizō (77 times in NT) - to immerse, to submerge Children of God Galatians 3:23-29 So why baptism? Great commission Mathew 28:19 Model the life and example of Jesus Matthew 3:14-15 Question: Why was Jesus baptized? •He wanted to identify Himself with humanity: Fully God & fully man. •He was worthy to be treated differently, but humbled himself. Philippians 2:5-11 •To fulfill all righteousness in Him. Righteousness (/dikaiosýnē “divine approval”) - refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after His examination), what is approved in His eyes. Response: Respond in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit. Mark 1:9-11 Luke 12:8