Baptismal Covenant: Musical Responses B is a short United Methodist liturgical acclamation used within the services of the Baptismal Covenant.
Hymns Based on Acts 2:38
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Acts 2:38
"Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are far off, even as many as the Lord our God will call to himself.”"
— Acts 2:38
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Baptism, Grace, Assurance, Discipleship, Pentecost. Many worship songs connected to Acts 2:38 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Baptism
- Grace
- Assurance
- Discipleship
- Pentecost
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Baptismal Covenant: Musical Responses B
Reflection Hymn
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
Example Worship Flow
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1
Call to Worship Psalm 100
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2
Scripture Reading Acts 2:38
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3
Sermon Baptism
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4
Response Hymn Baptismal Covenant: Musical Responses B
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5
Reflection Hymn Child of Blessing, Child of Promise
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6
Closing Hymn Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Child of Blessing, Child of Promise is a contemporary baptismal hymn that celebrates the covenant relationship between God and the baptized believer.
This Is the Spirit's Entry Now is a contemporary Lutheran baptismal hymn that celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of baptism.
Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters is a contemporary baptismal hymn that celebrates the grace of God given through the waters of baptism.
When Jesus Came to Jordan is a modern hymn that reflects on the baptism of Christ and its significance for Christian discipleship.