Tag Archives: baptism

Repentance

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Rick Reynolds

37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” 38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Bible study, Commentary, Devotionals | Tagged Acts 2:37–41, Acts 2:38, baptism, change of mind, Holy Spirit, repentance, Samaritans, Thief on the cross | Leave a comment

Audience of One

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

John the Baptist was specially chosen before birth to herald the arrival of the Christ to save the world. If he was to decrease and Jesus to increase from there on out (John 3:30), what was the purpose of his … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Mark | Tagged baptism, devil, John the Baptist, Jordan, Mark 1:9-13, opportune, Satan, spirit, temptation, wilderness | Leave a comment

Raised to Walk in Newness of Life

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Rick Reynolds

Chapter 6 in Romans is exhilarating even though it’s main focus is death. But when that death results in life and freedom, it’s a different story. When your favorite team wins the big game you want to read and hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Romans | Tagged baptism, death, faith, Galatians 2:20, newness of life, raised, Romans 6:4 | 1 Comment

It’s Just That Simple

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

My professor used to say all the time after pronouncing some truth, “It’s just that simple.” Well, salvation and eternal life and the assurance thereof boils down to whether or not you have the Son. Now you may wonder if … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, Devotionals | Tagged 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:6-12, baptism, eternal life, John, life, Luke 3:21-22, sacraments, Son, spirit, testify | Leave a comment

Victorious on Appeal

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who is at the right hand of God, having gone … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Devotionals | Tagged 1 Peter 3:21-22, appeal, baptism, conscience, John 13:10, resurrection | Leave a comment

New Beginnings

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

13 Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” 15 … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotionals, Matthew | Tagged baptism, Christ, Great Commission, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John the Baptist, Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 3:13-17, Son, water | Leave a comment