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 _______________
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
