In this sermon, Pastor Musa uses the occasion of a baptism service to unfold the rich theological meaning behind the practice of baptism. Drawing primarily from Romans 6, he explains that baptism is not a means of salvation but rather an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace. Baptism proclaims the believer’s union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. It marks entry into the universal covenant people of God, both visible and invisible. It signifies the cleansing of sin and the reality of new birth. And it is not optional — it is a command issued by the risen Lord. Pastor Musa closes with a dual appeal: to those who do not yet know Christ, he urges surrender and faith; to those who are already believers but have not been baptized, he calls them to obedience and proclamation.
- Romans 6:3-4
- Matthew 28:18-20
- Acts 2