The Gospel of St. Mark says: “They brought children for Him to touch; and the disciples scolded them for it. But when Jesus saw this He was indignant, and said to them, ‘Let the children come to me; do not try to stop them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’ And He put His arms around them, laid His hands on them and blessed them.”
As Lutheran Christians, we believe baptism is not just plain water nor simply a symbolic act, but it is water included in God’s command and combined with God’s Word. Baptism works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this. We believe that baptism, by God’s Word, is a life-giving water that unites us with Christ’s death and resurrection so that we may live a new life in the Holy Spirit. In baptism we are made into children of God and receive the Holy Spirit and other saving blessings.
“He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.“
Titus 3:5b -8a
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