Follow the link below to what, in my experience, is the most lengthy scholarly treatment of the relevant primary sources for the meaning of baptizein (“baptize”) available. The article just appeared online for free, though it was published in 2011: Eckhard...
Baptism
Baptism as Spiritual Warfare
Over the weekend I had occasion to send a friend some pages from my Myth That is True first draft that pertained to a difficult passage, 1 Peter 3:14-22. I could hardly believe I had not posted on it before (searched for it and came up empty). So, I’ve decided to...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 7
Sorry it took me a while to get back to this thread. The “Hebrew and Greek with Heiser” courses started this past weekend, so I had a bit of work to do for those. I want to post something in regard to the mode of baptism. Naturally, most churches that...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 6
In this post, I’ll try to give you all my position in a nutshell. First, I accept that there is some sort of connection between baptism and circumcision via Col. 2:11-12. Paul wouldn’t pair them if they weren’t meant to be associated in some way. In...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 5
Here are some current, widely-read theologians on infant baptism. Following quotes are from Michael Horton (source: God’s Grandchildren: The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism) In Genesis 17, God changes Abram’s name and institutes the sacrament of...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 4
In this post, we’ll look at the problematic language in parts of the Westminster Confession. Westminster Confession of Faith CHAP. XI. – Of Justification 1. Those whom God effectually calleth, He also freely justifieth: (Rom. 8:30, Rom. 3:24) not by...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 3
In the last post, I noted the confusion that can be created in the minds of readers of the Belgic Confession — confusion over the true gospel and statements that appear to connect baptism with salvation in some way. This time, we’ll look at the Heidelberg...
Two editorial notes on the last Baptism Post
1) I meant to say my point was NOT that creeds are bad … (left out the negator!). That’s been corrected, and thanks to those who caught it. Guess I should write while watching football. 2) I should adopt some sort of phrase to distinguish the...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 2
In the first post on this topic, I alluded to poor thinking on the subject. Part of the reason for that is that a huge number of Christians are part of denominations that bind themselves to creeds. My point in what follows is not that creeds are evil and ought to be...
The Biblical Teaching on Baptism, Part 1
I’ve been wanting to jump into this topic for a long time, but haven’t been sure just how to do it. Â I’ve chosen to start into the infant baptism issue, but I want to let all of you know where I’m coming from in general terms first. First come...