Baptism #1: Foundations and Framing

Baptism #1: Foundations and Framing
Matthew 28:16-20; Ephesians 4:1-6

Paedobaptist=baptizer of children

I. What are the Sacraments?

o Visual Aids (Gen. 17:10; Col. 1:11-12; Matt. 26:26-28)

A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ; wherein, by sensible signs, Christ and the benefits of the new covenant are represented, sealed, and applied to believers.-- WSC #92

o Means of Grace—signs and seals (Rom. 4:11; 1 Cor. 10:16)

o Symbols of Christian unity (Eph. 4:1-7; 1 Cor. 10:17)

II. Who is the Church?

o One church, one Covenant of Grace (Gen. 3:15; Acts 7:38; Jn. 8:56; Gal. 3:29; 4:28; Rom. 9:8)

o Children of the Covenant, children in the church (Gen. 17:7, 13; Deut. 29:10-12; Josh. 8:35; 2 Chr. 20:13; Joel 2:15-16; Eph. 6:1-3)

III. How do we approach the Subject?

o Without ____________________ arguments

o With ______________________________________

o Rightly ____________________________________

o Honor __________________ and aim toward _______________