How did the church (universal) get to where it is today on this matter of baptism? [Brief survey of church history] Note: Church history is informative, but it is not authoritative. Only Scripture is authoritative. What was the ‘baptism of John’? A baptism of repentance (c.f. Matthew 3:6, 11 / Acts 19:4) Why was Jesus…

Two Dangers to our Soul in this matter of Baptism Pride in a (Credo) Baptistic Position 1 Corinthians 4:7 / Jeremiah 9:23 / Rev 2:2, 4 Faithfulness in this area of baptism does not excuse us in other areas of Christian living & doctrine. A Belief in Baptismal Regeneration Defined as the belief that baptism…

1. A Look at the Signs Circumcision as a sign: All Jewish males were circumcised as a sign of entering into a covenant with God (Gen 17:10-12). Is there a connection between the sign of circumcision & the sign of baptism? (Colossians 2:11-12) [Note: baptism is not the point of this passage] Paul is describing…

Baptism – Part 1 – Getting our Feet Wet (Various) 1. The Simplest Question – What is Baptism? Making some sort of public testimony concerning Jesus Christ…using water. If this seems strange, think on other symbolic actions – raising your hand in an oath; saluting; handshake… 2. The Well we Draw From – Where does…