It is written: Now John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were baptized. (John 3:23) When John baptized people, did he sprinkle or pour water on them? Or was his baptizing an immersion in water? The Greek is pretty straightforward and clear on the... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (One)
It is written: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) Over the years, I have seen much debate on the topic of baptism. The religious denominations teach many diverse doctrines regarding this topic, and several questions... Continue Reading →
Baptism Is The Real Sinner’s Prayer
It is written: And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the LORD has said, Among the remnant whom the LORD calls. (Joel 2:32) On the Day of Pentecost, the Apostle quoted this... Continue Reading →
The Circumcision Of Christ In The Act Of Baptism
It is written: “In Christ you had a different kind of circumcision, one that was not done by human hands. That is, you were made free from the power of your sinful self. That is the kind of circumcision Christ does. 12 When you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and you were raised up... Continue Reading →
When A Pentecostal False Apostle Threatens Your Death For Preaching The Bible
Being a Christian and a Gospel preacher demands sacrifice and being willing to suffer for Christ. Paul tells us that those who desire to live in godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution (II Timothy 3:12), and Peter said that when we suffer as Christians we must glorify God on this behalf (or in this... Continue Reading →
Why Baptism In The New Testament Should Normally Be Understood As Baptism In Water
It is written: “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” (Galatians 3:27) In every New Testament passage where baptism and salvation are mentioned, baptism ALWAYS precedes salvation (cf. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3-4; Colossians 2:11-14; 1 Peter 3:20-21, etc). Many of our friends in denominational churches... Continue Reading →
Does Mark 7:4 Teach That Baptism Is Sprinkling And Pouring?
An Argument For Sprinkling And Pouring As Baptism? It is written: “When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other things which they have received and hold, like the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches.” (Mark 7:4) Recently I was a blessed to enter... Continue Reading →
Baptism And Washing Away Sin
When the Lord appeared to Saul of Tarsus and confronted him with the guilt of sin, the humbled believer asked the Lord what he needed to do (Acts 9:6). He was instructed to go to the city of Damascus where he would be told what he must do (Acts 9:6-8). Saul did this (a true... Continue Reading →
Baptism And Marriage
One of the most important (and perhaps most unappreciated) aspects of baptism is found in realizing its covenant connotations. In at least two New Testament passages, we are told about the connections between baptism and marriage. The first passage I would like to call your attention to is found in the Epistle to the Ephesians.... Continue Reading →
Baptism Is The Real Sinner’s Prayer
It is written: And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the LORD has said, Among the remnant whom the LORD calls. (Joel 2:32) On the Day of Pentecost, the Apostle quoted this... Continue Reading →