Yesterday we had two special events at our church, a baby dedication and a baptism. What makes them special is a willing spirit to show a commitment public. Neither of them have any saving merit, yet both of them are connected to salvation. In the first is a parents desire to bring a child up in the things of the Lord so the first thing they will seek is the salvation of their child. The second is a confession of the salvation they have experienced and the desire to walk in the fruits of salvation.
It is encouraging to see things done public. In our days of "personal" commitments it's good to see the choice of public commitment. Agree?