(More Bible Studies Available @ http://www.marktabata.com) It is written: Mark 16:16-He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. It is no secret that churches of Christ are often frowned upon by our religious neighbors for teaching that baptism (immersion in water) is part of God’s... Continue Reading →
Quick Answers To Baptism Objections (Four)
It is written: John 3:5-Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Critics of Jesus’ teaching on baptism being part of the plan of salvation claim that the phrase “born of water” in John 3:5 does not have reference... Continue Reading →
Carefully Studying The Baptism Texts Of The New Testament (Twelve)
It is written: Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (John 3:5) Without a doubt, John 3:5 is one of the most powerful texts about the subject of baptism. Within the writings of the second century Christians, we... Continue Reading →
Is John 3:5 Referring To Baptism Or To Physical Birth?
By: Mark Tabata (Evangelist) One of the most powerful passages about the essentiality of baptism for salvation is found in the Gospel of John. In a conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus says: John 3:5-Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of... Continue Reading →