Reclaimed

Baptism is both commanded and exemplified by Jesus.

Matthew 28:19 NIV

19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 3:13 NIV

13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.

Penance is an act of payment for doing something wrong.

Repentance is the act of stopping and turning from doing something wrong.

Luke 13:1-9 NIV

1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 4 Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ 8 “ ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ”

Myths of Following Jesus:

I. "There is a group of people that deserve judgment."

It's not about class but the condition of the heart.

Myths of Following Jesus:

I. "There is a group of people that deserve judgment."

II. "If you break a rule, God is going to get you."

God is not waiting to zap you when you stumble.

Myths of Following Jesus:

I. "There is a group of people that deserve judgment."

II. "If you break a rule, God is going to get you."

III. "I'm growing if I get more information about the Bible."

Are you growing in love, joy, peace, kindness, patience, meekness, and self-control?