@ionekoa - 

The Service was very crowded, esp. it being Easter. So, what you saw there was only family members left at the baptism ceremony,  so that's why you don't see as many people there. The service was over and then came the baptism ceremony. :)

"This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased."  The words spoken from heaven, from God the Father to Jesus the Son or Righteousness, embrace all of humanity.  Jesus, as our great example, stood in our place at the cross, taking on our sins and paying the penalty we could not pay ourselves.  But His life is our example, and in baptism He stands for all mankind.

I believe that whenever a person with contrite heart and true love for God is baptized to show their faith and committment to God, and their repentence from sin and ungodliness, that the words spoken to Jesus apply to that person as well, for now you are a beloved child of God, in whom God greatly delights.

God bless, and may you ever walk with Jesus in newness of life.

@ronlawhouston - Maybe Ron will come too.

@TheTheologiansCafe - 

@ronlawhouston - That makes me want to take you to a church and have you speak in tongues now.

@TheTheologiansCafe - 

@shrek_azn - 

Awwe, that was very kind and sweet of you, Shrekie! :sunny: I will definitely make good use of it. You're the best! :goodjob:

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