Baptism unites us to Jesus in such a way that what happened at his baptism also happens at our own baptism:
Holy Baptism is one of the Christian's greatest comforts and assurances:
How can you know for sure that the Holy Spirit lives within you? Well, are you baptized?
How can you know for sure that God loves you? How can you know for sure that God even likes you? Well, are you baptized?
How can you know for sure that your sins are forgiven, that you’ve been made righteous, that one day you’ll walk out of the grave just like Jesus? Well, are you baptized?
Our own subjective sense of these things is often flighty. We’re all pretty weak, spiritually. One minute you’re feeling confident in God’s love for you and the next it seems like heaven is closed to you.
The good news is that through good times and the bad, we can point to something outside of ourselves as proof of all of God’s promises to us: If you’re baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and you receive all God’s promises to you in faith, then it’s all already accomplished, sealed, and in your possession.
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At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota, God has gathered a congregation where all ages are present, from newborns to grandparents. We are united in Christ through the historic liturgy. Children are a visible and joyful part of our life together, with active Sunday School and youth ministries woven into the fabric of our community. Here, every generation receives the saving benefits of Christ through His Word and Sacraments. Whether you’re listening nearby or far away, you’re welcome to join us in person or online.
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