There seems to be a lot of unnecessary confusion about the topic of baptism. I am addressing several of those on this blog. This particular article will deal with the above question. Is there a particular “formula” given in the Bible that must be used when one is baptized? Matthew records Jesus as telling the [...]
Posted on April 9th, 2010 by doc
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Yeah, why? Why do some churches insist that baptism is, and can only be, immersion? Why is sprinkling or pouring not just as good? After all, they are a lot more convenient, and…Woah! Are we trying to please ourselves, or are we trying to please God? If we choose to please ourselves, then we are [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by doc
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There are two things that I really need to clarify before we begin our discussion. Both of these are essential to our understanding of the subject of baptism. Many teach today that baptism is not essential to salvation. They teach that is not a bad idea to be baptized after you are saved to show [...]
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by doc
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