Original Christianity
Baptism & Forgiveness
While baptism is universally recognized as a Christian act, its
real significance is not always appreciated. For one thing God has appointed that
the forgiveness of our sins be connected with the institution of
baptism. It is explicitly stated
in scripture that baptism is “for the forgiveness of sins.”
(Acts 2:38; also see
Acts 22:16)
Of
course, only the shed blood of Christ can atone for sin, and yet, God has
seen fit to make baptism the act in which the forgiveness of sins is
bestowed upon the penitent believer.
We
need have no doubt about the forgiveness of our sins. God in His goodness has given us
baptism so that we can always know the time and place of forgiveness.
North Main Street Church of Christ
605 North Main Street
Mocksville, North Carolina 27028
751-2866 nmcofc.org
Claude Pharr, Minister
