“having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead” (Colossians 2:12, ESV). Introduction This is the final article which will cover the heresy of baptismal...
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The Washing and Regeneration of the Holy Spirit is Not Baptism (Norm Fields)
Introduction But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3: 4 – 5, ESV). One...
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...
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...
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.”...