baptism
The meaning, symbolism, and biblical defense of baptism, including its role in Christian identity and discipleship.
Tertullian of Carthage on Infant Baptism Paid Members Public
William Albrecht & Sam Shamoun Opponents/rejecters of the early widespread acceptance of infant Baptist in the early church often (mis)cite late second-third century Christian apologist Tertullian in their favor. In this short post, we will quote the relevant section of Tertullian’s writing on this issue to show
Acts 8:37 – Sorting out the Evidence Paid Members Public
Presented by James Snapp, Jr. (with assistance from members of the NT Textual Criticism group on Facebook), April 2014. And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” – Acts 8:37 Acts
ACTS 8:37 AND BAPTISMAL CONFESSION Paid Members Public
The Authorized King James Version (AV) of the Holy Bible contains a verse which modern versions either omit entirely or question its genuineness: “And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BELIEF AND WATER BAPTISM Paid Members Public
In this post I will cite some of the examples showing how God grants spiritual graces and blessings to individuals on account and in behalf of the faith and/or righteous standing of those who are close to his heart. This in turn provides biblical support for believing that God
EARLY CHURCH FATHERS ON JOHN 3:5 AND WATER BAPTISM Paid Members Public
The following is a list of quotes from the church fathers of the first five centuries all of whom affirm that John 3:5 refers to water baptism, and that it is in water baptism that God grants spiritual regeneration and forgiveness of transgressions by the Holy Spirit. I will
Is Jesus the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Paid Members Public
In this part (/2020/07/07/is-jesus-name-god-the-father/), I will address the practice of baptism and whether this supports the oneness/modalist position. Baptizing them in the Name of Who Exactly? After his physical, bodily resurrection, and right before his ascension into heaven, the Lord appeared to his followers in order
Matthew 28:19 Paid Members Public
A Key Text to The Triunity of God Pt. 1 Muslim polemicist Bassam Zawadi reposted two articles (http://www.call-to-monotheism.com/matthew_28_19__by_biblical_unitarian_and_misha_al_ibn_abdullah_al_kadhi) that seek to undermine the Trinitarian Baptismal formula found in Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and
Matthew 28:19: A Key Text to The Triunity of God Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
Muslim polemicist Bassam Zawadi reposted two articles (http://www.call-to-monotheism.com/matthew_28_19__by_biblical_unitarian_and_misha_al_ibn_abdullah_al_kadhi) that seek to undermine the Trinitarian Baptismal formula found in Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name