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Does Baptism Literally Unite Us With Christ’s Death? The Answer May Surprise You.
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3, ESV). Introduction The following is a scene from Brother Where Art Thou? Three escaped convicts were in the woods cooking a squirrel for lunch when they...
Was the Ethiopian Eunuch Saved by Baptism? (Norm Fields)
“And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?’” (Acts 8:36, ESV). Introduction This passage is a favorite for people who believe in baptismal regeneration. I would hear...
Paul’s Conversion a Trump Card for Baptismal Regeneration? (Acts 22:16)
“And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name” (Acts 22: 16, ESV). Introduction Something that stumped me when I went to St. Louis Christian College was the above verse. It radically challenged my belief that we are saved...
Does Baptism Make Disciples? (Norm Fields)
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” (Matthew 28: 19, ESV). Introduction Continuing the series on refuting baptismal regeneration passages, we move to the Great...
What Does the Water and the Spirit Mean in John 3:5? It Might Surprise You (Norm Fields)
“Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” (John 3:5, ESV) Introduction It has been an exciting ride trying to understand and share the gospel with baptismal regenerationist Norm...
Does Baptism Save Us? Not the Water! (Norm Fields)
“Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” (1 Peter 3:21, ESV) Introduction One other passage which got me through a Restoration...
When Do Christians Receive the Holy Spirit?
Introduction “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.”...
Caesar And The Church by Anthony Forsyth – A Review
Caesar And The Church is principled in an utterly biblical manner, provocative in a logically reasoned fashion, and polemical in a kind, corrective posture. This book helps Christians think biblically and arrive, hopefully, at a correct conclusion about the authority of God and the authority of Caesar. This book is simply a must-read for saints in our times.
Deborah and Huldah Destroy Interpretations Against Women Pastors?
“I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve” (1 Timothy 2: 12 – 13, ESV) Introduction Women being pastors has been a controversial topic for over the past one hundred years,...
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