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NASB | Luke 22:20 And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 22:20 And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood. |
Subject: Is baptism a sign of the New Covenant? |
Bible Note: Hey, Tim. You wrote: "So, I would say no, since Scripture does not call baptism a sign of the new covenant!" The Bible may not directly CALL it a sign of the New Covenant, but can it be legitimately inferred from the teachings regarding baptism? Baptism is tied to the Great Commission, as a sign of discipleship. Therefore, those who are participants in the New Covenant are to be baptized (Matthew 28:19-20), making it a covenant sign and seal, IMO. In addition, we have seen Acts 2:38 quoted all-too-frequently here, but rarely do we see it tied into the following verse: 'Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."' --Acts 2:38-39 Peter uses some very covenantal terms here when he ties in the promises of God to the hearers AND their children AND those whom God will call from far off. And, again, baptism is prominent in this covenantal language. He also refers to us who were one not a people becoming the people of God (1 Peter 2:9-10), and our baptism is the visible mark of this covenantal sanctification. Obviously, I am coming from a covenant theology point-of-view, but it is clear to me from Scripture that our baptism is a commonality among the covenant people of God: "There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all." --Ephesians 4:4-6 --Joe! |