Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus commands His followers to make disciples and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Several questions arise concerning the rite of baptism:
Who should be baptized?
Why is baptism performed?
What does baptism mean? What does it accomplish?
How should it be performed and by what means?
When should baptism be performed?
The first two questions will be examined in this part of a series on baptism.
2 John
Topic: The implications of creation and the divine decrees
Topic: The works of God–divine decrees, creation, and providence
Philippians 2:17-30
As Christians we are called to honor one another and esteem others above ourselves. In doing so we are honoring the head of the body, Jesus Christ.
John 8
“Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM'” (John 8:58).
John 15:1-17
“‘I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing'” (John 15:5).
John 14:1-6
Modern pluralism as an ideology is similar to ancient polytheism in that it asserts relativity: all gods are equal or all roads lead to God. But Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). This is in direct conflict with relativism. Jesus is not one god among many gods; Jesus is the LORD of Lords.
John 11:1-44
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?'” (vv. 25-26)
Scripture references:
John 8:12-20
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life'” (John 8:12).