Introduction

What is baptism? How do we live a baptized life as God’s people? There is a rich reality that we usually don’t realize regarding baptism. A big part of that reality is your identity. Your Identity is identified in baptism, and the church is a group of baptized people.

Baptism is the illustration of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Jesus’ baptism is an illustration (and foreshadow) of his death and resurrection. Jesus was baptized before the start of his ministry and it is the picture of Jesus will eventually do in his death and resurrection. This is a simple yet profound truth that warrants exploring.