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Washed in Christ(Titus 3:5; LD 26)
Introduction: What Does Baptism Mean? A Reformed, Heidelberg Catechism View
Baptism can be difficult to understand because we do not want to fall into either extreme. We do not want to say that baptism is merely sentimental. This would reduce baptism down to a sentimental reminder of Christ’s work. The Lord gives us the sacraments to strengthen our faith. The Lord works to build us up through the sacraments.
On the other hand, we do not want to say that everyone who receives the sign is necessarily regenerate. This would contradict John 3, where the Spirit is free like the wind.
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