Is now uploaded. Here is the link. In Episode 4 of the Naked Bible Podcast's baptism series, Dr. Michael Heiser critiques the Westminster Confession for its inconsistent and often contradictory language on baptism. Building on the previous episodes' critiques of the...
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Naked Bible Podcast Latest Episode Uploaded
Just a heads up; I uploaded the third episode of the podcast just now. It continues the series on baptism. Remember, you can get the file directly through the link and iTunes subscription right away, but it may take 24 hours for the archive located on this site to be...
Naked Bible Podcast Episode #2
I just uploaded the second podcast episode. The subject of baptism is continued, as the series begins looking at the conflicting language regarding the gospel and baptism in well known creeds. In Episode 2 of the Naked Bible Podcast, Dr. Michael Heiser dives into the...
Inaugural Episode of the Naked Bible Podcast
Well, finally pushed the button! You can listen to the first episode by going to the podcast page on this blog site, going to the podcast site itself, or going right to iTunes (Apple Podcasts). Check out all three locations! Feedback is appreciated! In the inaugural...
Election and Salvation, Round Three
I decided to throw together a short video (9 minutes) to try and better explain/illustrate what my take on this topic is. I reference my thoughts on baptism therein -- how it is divorced from salvation, just as circumcision was -- and so it might be useful to skim...
Pope Okay with Baptizing Aliens
More clear theological thinking from the catholic church. Honestly, this is muddled in so many ways: from baptismal regeneration to the failure to read the clear words of Romans 5:12, that it is HUMANITY that is morally guilty and in need of atonement for the sin of a...
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 baptize infants...
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 what follows, I'll...
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 circumcision. "This...
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 infusing...
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 Catechism....
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 "circumcision-baptism"...
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. 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 definitions for those...