The Power of the Keys

Confession and Absolution

Apostolic Teaching

On three separate occasions, as recorded in the Gospels, Christ gave the authority to forgive or to retain sins to the disciples and through them to the church.

Authority Given By Jesus to Peter

Authority Given By Jesus to the Other Disciples

Then Jesus affirms to Nicodemus that a birth by water and Spirit is also needed to enter the kingdom of God:

(John 3:5 NKJV)

Benefits of Baptism

Our Bold Confession Today

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