Devotions From Steadfast Lutherans

Put on the new self, forgiving one another.

What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus?

Daily we repent of our sins, daily we believe in Jesus Christ crucified for our forgiveness, and daily we walk in newness of life, presenting our members to God as instruments for righteousness, until that day when the Old Adam  finally perishes, and we are perfectly and eternally renewed.

Baptism kills sin.

The benefits of  Baptism abide forever.

You have entered the kingdom of God through baptism.

I believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

"All nations" includes all ages.

God the Holy Spirit delivers the gift of the Holy Spirit, faith, and the forgiveness of  sins in Holy Baptism. Being “born again” is being a baptized child of God.

Hold to Titus 3, a trustworthy text!

For all nations. For you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself!

Our Lord Jesus will never deceive you. Trust His promises!

One baptism...

Sing loudly: I am baptized into Christ!

Baptism has washed you in this newness of life and set you apart, sanctified in Christ's holiness.

Your life depends on your baptism because your baptism depends on Jesus!

Jesus' resurrection is your resurrection.

You are clothed in Christ!

Christ does not hold out on you. He did not hold out on this poor woman. Your Jesus has given you the very words to pray in these times: “but deliver us from evil.” And He does. Not because of any worthiness of you, but of His own divine love and mercy. As dogs we beg, but we are lifted from our groveling on the floor like children, lifted to see Jesus face to face. Christ does not give to the dogs His blessings, He gives them to you. Many are His gifts.

God’s own child, I gladly say it. I am baptized into Christ. Amen.