Tag Archives: Baptism

Some readings on baptism

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Tim Archer

I haven’t had a chance to look at Everett Ferguson’s new book on baptism (all 900+ pages of it). But I have been doing some reading on the subject. Here’s a list of articles that should keep you busy for … Continue reading →

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Statement of belief in baptism

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Tim Archer

I believe in baptism… …of adults …in water …by immersion …as part of saving faith …for the forgiveness of sins …accompanied by the reception of the Holy Spirit …to enter into the body of Christ Just in case you were … Continue reading →

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Did you hear the one about…

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Tim Archer

…the preacher’s daughter who was getting baptized, stuck her foot into the water and uttered an execration that could be heard all the way to the back of the auditorium? …the preacher who found the “waders” in the baptistery to … Continue reading →

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Sectarianism

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Tim Archer

“Baptism is always an important question for a denomination that values baptism so much that the word ‘Baptist’ is included in their name,” said Ed Stetzer director of LifeWay Research. “The results here are interesting. First, there is a small … Continue reading →

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What hinders me?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Tim Archer

He’d made a journey of over one thousand miles in a chariot. One thousand hot, dusty miles. He was an Ethiopian who had converted to Judaism and made the trip from his homeland to Jerusalem to worship. He had traveled … Continue reading →

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