“We disagree with our Baptist brothers who say baptism is only a believer speaking or making a profession. But at the same time, we disagree with our Reformed brothers who say only God is speaking in baptism.”
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The Meaning of Baptism, Part 2 | Ron Miller
Baptism is a visible gospel sermon that displays many facets of our salvation.
The Meaning of Baptism, Part 1 | Ron Miller
The sacraments are God’s visible word. What our ears hear in the new covenant gospel promises, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper portray for our other senses, especially our eyes. We see God’s promises in a symbol form in the sacraments.
Why I’m Still a Baptist | Austin McCormick
“One of the reasons Barrett stated for his shift to Anglicanism was that the Baptist hermeneutic is “modern to the bone.” But is the Baptist hermeneutic truly “individualistic” as Barrett says? I propose not … “
Why Join a Local Church? | Tom Hicks
Many Christians today question whether it’s necessary or even biblical to join local churches. Some think joining a church will rob them of personal freedom and independence. Others believe they may attend several different churches without ever committing to just one. Some even believe they don’t need to be part of any particular local church, but that they may stay at home, pray privately, and watch sermons on the internet for their personal edification.
Shall We Baptize Children? Part 3: Practical Conclusions | Sam Waldron
There is no example of the baptism of a child in the New Testament.
Shall We Baptize Children? Part 2: Scriptural Foundations | Sam Waldron
In the Bible you are either a child who cannot speak for himself; or you are an adult who can.
Shall We Baptize Children? Part 1: Initial Reflections | Sam Waldron
Church, whatever we practice about this issue—even if we conclude that we should not baptize children—we must never allow our children to think that salvation is for when they are older.
A Response to “My church is closing…” | Sam Waldron & Austin McCormick
Editors Note: This blog post consists of the responses of Sam Waldron and Austin McCormick to an article...
6 Reasons Why Spurgeon Encouraged Pastors to Open-Air Preach | Brandon Rhea
Charles Spurgeon, who is known as the “Prince of Preachers,” did not confine his ministry to the indoors. He preached outside in Scotland, London, and country fields.