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The meaning and significance of baptism for Christians today.
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The meaning and significance of baptism for Christians today will be outlined.
Many Christians are baptised to follow the example of Jesus, Jesus was baptised and we should follow how he lived.
As we cannot see Jesus, baptism is a sign of Christ's presence among us.
Baptism is the beginning of the Christians' faith journey to God; the prayers and support of the congregation help the candidate on their journey. This is reflected in baptism.
Christians are baptised because it is the great command of Jesus,
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nation, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit."
Matthew 28:18
Jesus told his followers to baptise people and the priest or minister uses the same words. The words express a Christian belief in the Holy Trinity.
As Christians we believe that baptism enables us to overcome sin in the world, this is reflected in the Exorcism which takes place in the infant baptism ceremony. We believe that through baptism we are strengthened against temptation, sin and evil. The Oil of Catechumens is an outward sign of this.
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