Romans 1:16-17

Romans 1:16-17 - In this baptism celebration, Pastor Rob reminds us that the gospel is not just a story—it is the power of God to save and transform lives. Through Scripture and the sweeping story of redemption, he walks us from Eden to the tabernacle to the cross, showing how Jesus fulfills every longing and every shadow of the Old Covenant. We are not just forgiven—we are made new, declared righteous, and made into living temples filled with the Spirit of God. Baptism, then, isn’t merely symbolic—it’s a bold declaration that Jesus is King and the enemy has been defeated. Rob calls us to live as people of light, letting Jesus continually cleanse our hearts like He cleansed the temple, and to walk in the freedom, authority, and sacred identity He’s given us. Questions to Consider: Am I living like the Spirit of God truly dwells in me? What parts of my “temple” might Jesus be longing to cleanse? Is the gospel I believe one that’s transforming me—or just informing me?