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Baptism is the sacrament of allegiance of them that are to be received into the Kingdom of God, that is to say, into Eternal life, that is to say, to Remission of Sin. For as Eternal life was lost by the committing, so it is recovered by the remitting of men's sins.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Baptism symbolizes commitment to God and the forgiveness of sins, leading to eternal life.
In this quote, Thomas Hobbes presents baptism as a sacred pledge for individuals entering the Kingdom of God, which he equates with the promise of eternal life. The quote emphasizes that just as humanity lost eternal life through sin, it can be regained through the act of repentance and the cleansing of sins, highlighting the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.
Themes
BaptismSacramentEternal LifeForgivenessSinRepentance
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon on the significance of baptism, this quote can be used to illustrate the deeper meaning behind the ritual.
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