Colossians 2:8-15

⁸ See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. ⁹ For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, ¹⁰ and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. ¹¹ In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, ¹² having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. ¹³ And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, ¹⁴ by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. ¹⁵ He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

1. We find our truth in Christ above all
2. We find out life in Christ above all
3. We find our victory in Christ above all

A few key points about baptism

• baptism does not save you. You receive salvation based on faith in Christ... not on your baptism.
• Baptism comes after salvation, never before.
• Baptism is a sign of death, burial, and resurrection.
• We are connected together through baptism into His church.

How can we experience freedom/victory in Christ

• Live in the truth of your forgiveness
• Live in the freedom of your faith
• Live in the joy of knowing how the story ends