John’s Baptism of Repentence The appearance of John the Baptist introduced a religious act that was unknown before his time. It was the immersion of an individual in water in order to bring about the remission of sins. Jesus asked … Read More
By Whose Authority? Does any Man Change it? Last article we noticed the impact of the question the Jewish council asked the apostles in Acts 4. “By what power or what name have you done this?” They understood that religious … Read More
Baptism means “immersion, submersion” (Strong’s Greek Lexicon). Baptism is likened unto a burial (Romans 6:3-4). The Scriptures state that it is necessary for salvation (Mark 16:15-16; 1 Peter 3:21), remission of sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16), and for our being … Read More
Baptism: Sprinkling or Dunking The Bible makes it very clear that baptism is essential to obtain salvation and become a disciple of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Matt. 28:19-20; Gal. 3:26-27; 1 Pet. 3:21). Therefore, it is necessary … Read More
The Piety of Baptism – An Identifying Mark of the One True Church The post-modern attitude of “live and let live” rarely (if at all) places religious demands upon individuals. Such has not been the attitude toward God in times … Read More