Identity in Christ: Marked by Baptism
Throughout human history, identity has been defined by tribal lines, national borders, cultural heritage, and personal achievement. Yet, when we look at the sweep of biblical history (from the scattering of nations at Babel to the waters of the Red Sea, and onward to the upper room) God reveals an interesting truth: our truest, most enduring identity is not self-made or culturally defined. It is received. Through the sign and seal of baptism, God marks His people. Baptism is far more than a public ritual; it is a profound declaration of who we are, whose we are, and how we are called to live together. When we examine the biblical foundations of baptism, we discover how this sacred ordinance marks our identity as individuals and unites us into one functional, loving body. From Scattering to Gathering: Reversing Babel To appreciate how baptism unites, we must first understand how humanity became divided. In Genesis 11:7-8, self-centered pride drove humanity to build a tower to make a nam...
