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Husbands Spiritually Leading Their Wives = Baptism? Baptismal Regenerationists Grasp for Straws
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, (Ephesians 5: 25 – 26, ESV). Introduction It is astounding what someone will read...
2023 Israel Trip with Striving for Eternity and CARM
Travel restrictions have been lifted and we are again planning our journey through the biblical sites of Israel, no vaccine is required! Registration is now open, and anyone who signs up before the end of May will receive $100 off the cost of the trip! Don't miss out!...
Does Galatians 3:27 Teach Baptismal Regeneration? Context will Determine It.
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ (Galatians 3: 26 – 27, ESV). Introduction Baptismal regenerationists love to read water baptism into the text whenever the words...
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...
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