What Do You Believe about Baptism?

10 Things You Should Know about Baptism Robert Letham Baptism is integrally connected with the death and resurrection of Christ. Jesus described his death as his baptism (Luke 12:49–50, cf., Matt. 3:13–15). Covenant promises entail contrary warnings and so the sacraments are signs of judgment as well as blessing. In baptism we are united to Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection (Rom. 6:1–9) and washed from our sins. [read more]( [Crossway+ Special: 40% Off Marriage and Family Resources]( Now through February 24, Crossway+ members will receive a 40% discount on [marriage and family resources]( including Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes, The Fruitful Wife by Hayley DiMarco, Parenting by Paul David Tripp, the ESV Seek and Find Bible, the ESV Holy Bible for Kids, and more. To receive this special offer [register for a free Crossway+ membership](. [It Takes Faith Not to Believe]( Frank Turek, Norman L. Geisler We are often asked, “If Christianity has so much evidence behind it, then why don’t more people believe it?” Our answer: Although we believe the evidence we’re about to present shows that the Bible is true beyond reasonable doubt, no amount of evidence can compel anyone to believe it. [Help! I Can’t Get Control over My Tongue]( A. Craig Troxel There is an intimate path between our words and our heart. Christ said that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Our speech simply puts on display what is produced in the heart—whether good or evil. If others want to know the state of our hearts, then they only need to listen to us talk. We are telling them. In fact, we are telling them more than we probably mean to be telling them. [Don’t Follow Your Heart]( A. Craig Troxel The word heart in Scripture uniquely captures both the unity and the complexity of our inward life. So “following your heart” is listening, as it were, to your thoughts, longings, and choices. You may say, “So what could be so bad with that?” Related Resources [Explore 2500+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( New Books & Bibles]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](