There are two parts to making disciples. First is “baptizing them.” There is a lot of thinking around baptism. There are many theories and speculations. In its core, it is an identification with Jesus. It is saying “I’ve died with Jesus. I have risen with Jesus. I am living with Jesus.”
A person hears some teachings of Jesus, learns of some aspect of who he is and what he has done, and it speaks to his heart. It convinces a person that there is some reality, something authentic about Jesus. And they listen to how he explains the world, defines its problems, and the solutions to those problems. And the person comes to some sort of agreement.
Baptism is a symbol of that agreement. This agreement touches a deep part of the heart. This agreement convinces concerning a need to change a lifestyle and a worldview. Baptism takes place at the birth of something new.
A person hears some teachings of Jesus, learns of some aspect of who he is and what he has done, and it speaks to his heart. It convinces a person that there is some reality, something authentic about Jesus. And they listen to how he explains the world, defines its problems, and the solutions to those problems. And the person comes to some sort of agreement.
Baptism is a symbol of that agreement. This agreement touches a deep part of the heart. This agreement convinces concerning a need to change a lifestyle and a worldview. Baptism takes place at the birth of something new.
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