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 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...
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 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...