In our most recent class on union with Christ, we discussed baptism. In the book of Galatians, we learn:
“for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Galatians 3:27″
Union with Christ begins with our baptism. What does that mean to Lutherans? Well, for us baptism is a sacrament because:
- It was commanded by God
- It has a physical component (something we can see, touch, etc.) which is used in connection with God’s promise in His Word
We Lutherans baptize infants because we believe it is a work of God, not man. It is God reaching down to touch us, to claim us, and to change us. Although the rite of baptism is not what saves us, it is important. Martin Luther said we should remember our baptism every day.
“No greater jewel, therefore, can adorn our body and soul than baptism, for through it we become completely holy and blessed, which no other kind of life and no work on earth can acquire” (Book of Concord, 462)
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