Faith
Baptism, Grace, and True Repentance
Faith Facts
- Baptism is a symbol of repentance and new life in Christ, not a superficial reset.
- Scripture teaches that God’s grace fully washes away all sin when paired with sincere repentance.
- Jesus called believers to examine their own hearts before judging others, emphasizing humility and transformation.
Lily Phillips’ baptism has stirred strong reactions, but our faith teaches that no sin is too great for God’s grace, provided there is genuine repentance.
“Your sins are forgiven.”
Instead of questioning whether her past is too scandalous, we should be praying that she truly understands the surrender involved in following Christ.
Visible Repentance Matters
The heart of the Christian transformation is not erasing a reputation, but turning from sin and pursuing holiness through discipleship and accountability.
Lily’s baptism is not just a public statement; it’s a call to step into newness of life, breaking free from old chains in Christ.
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Judgement and Grace
The loudest critics often ignore their own struggles, yet Jesus warned against such hypocrisy and called for self-examination.
“Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the log in your own?” (Matthew 7:3)
True Christianity offers the same mercy to all, teaching that those forgiven much are equipped to love much (see Luke 7:47).
Invitation for All
The gospel urges us to lower our judgments, lift up prayers, and long to see every lost soul restored by Christ’s love and grace.
“You shall know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16)
May Lily—and each of us—embrace our worth and identity in Christ, defined not by past actions, but by God’s redeeming love.
Let us pray that those seeking Jesus experience true repentance and the freedom found only through Him.