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Baptism
What it Means & Why It Matters
Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ — an outward sign of an internal miracle. It is a moment where you renounce your old life of sin and publicly identify yourself as a follower of Jesus. Paul writes in Romans 6:4–5 that we are baptized into Christ's death and therefore raised with Him into new life.
The Greek word baptiso means to permanently soak — not just a temporary dip. Going into the water symbolizes the death and washing of our old sinful nature. Coming up out of the water symbolizes being raised into new life and freedom from bondage to sin.
Fasting
What it Means & Why It Matters
Fasting is a biblical practice of giving up food to humble yourself, depend on God, and devote yourself to prayer. Practiced for thousands of years by Jews and Christians, fasting remains a powerful spiritual discipline today. Some fasts last a single meal, while others extend for days or weeks without food.
Fasting was common when the Bible was written, with Jews and early Christians building regular fasts into their calendars to seek God’s voice, direction, and guidance. Often, fasting leads to greater fullness and closeness with God and serves as a weapon against fleshly instincts that war against Him. Fasting appears throughout Scripture in both the Old Testament (before Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection) and the New Testament (after).
Fasting is not a way to get a better response to prayer, but a way to approach God with humility and seek His will. By setting aside food and replacing it with prayer and time in God’s Word, we become more aware of His presence and open to repentance and spiritual insight. Through fasting, faith is strengthened, clarity is gained, and prayer is renewed.
Bible Reading
What it Means & Why It Matters
The Bible is God's message to humanity — the foundation of true teaching for learning about God, growing in faith, and navigating the world. It is the most accurate and widespread ancient document in human history, written by approximately 35 human authors over nearly 2,000 years. Yet behind every author is one divine Author.
Financial Stewardship
What it Means & Why It Matters
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